TIM RIDGWAY writes that people requiring care across Brighton and Hove face some of the highest costs in the country (up to £21.50 an hour) for help in getting washed, dressed and fed at home (The Argus, May 17).

If he received a visit from a home care worker he would find they have training in medication, first aid, moving and handling, food hygiene and possibly dementia awareness.

Not only do they help people get washed and dressed and give them with breakfast, some patients have to be hoisted from a bed into chair and then back to bed or wherever they choose to spend their day.

Many carers deal with clients who have dementia, Parkinson’s disease, MS, mental health issues or other disabilities.

While Brighton and Hove City Council is charging £21.50 an hour, the new liveable wage from the Greens is £7.19 an hour.

One home care agency which used to pay its carers more is having its funding cut.

Those carers will now have to take a drop in pay.

Councillor Jarrett was offered the chance to meet up with these carers and discover exactly what the job was about; he failed to respond.

Carers do a lot in the community – judging by this story, readers may be surprised.

Anybody who has had a positive experience with carers will know there are many out there. Why not write in and tell The Argus about it?

Lesley Beckman, Rushlake Road, Brighton