Morning Extra - 17/02/2009

Do Alzheimer's carers need more help? The broadcaster, John Suchet, has been speaking publicly for the first time about his wife's dementia. He has access to specialist help because he lives in a part of London where the NHS has paid for eight Admiral Nurses. He's lucky: there are only about 70 in England, and Scotland doesn't yet have any. Plus: Should supermarkets foot the bill for dealing with excess packaging? The Local Government Association says UK supermarkets produce too much packaging, almost 40% of which is non-recyclable. It argues supermarkets should pay towards the collection of their packaging as an incentive to cut back. Graham Stewart takes your calls, texts and emails.