Helen Wildbore
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http://www.carerightsuk.org 08-12-2018 20:21:43
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We know there are many urgent priorities for the new UK Government. Ensuring dignity & respect for older and disabled people who draw on social care must top the list. Read our response to the #GeneralElection result 👇 carerightsuk.org/news/new-dawn-… Wes Streeting Andrew Gwynne MP #CareRights
Another stark warning on the perilous state of social care in England. Behind the stats are people whose lives are being destroyed by budgets stretched to indignity & a focus on systems rather than people. This cannot continue. Our director in The Guardian 👇 theguardian.com/society/articl…
The Sec of State has confirmed what families have said for years: CQC is not fit for purpose. For years we've called on CQC to act to protect people relying on care. Their failings leave lives & dignity at risk. We hope now CQC will be forced to act. Our reaction in The Times and The Sunday Times 👇
Read our reaction to Wes Streeting calling the care regulator for England 'not fit for purpose'. What has gone wrong? What needs to happen now? We hope this will be a catalyst for change at Care Quality Commission, which is urgently needed. carerightsuk.org/news/cqc-faili… #CareRights
Problems with deprivation of liberty are a common theme on our adviceline. All too often people are not even involved in the process. For such fundamental decisions about people’s liberty, this cannot continue. Read more in The Guardian 👇 theguardian.com/society/articl… James Tapper