Proud to stand alongside Disability Rights UK and 25 other orgs this week. We co-signed a letter to the Prime Minister UK Prime Minister condemning the onslaught of attacks on the rights of Disabled People. This must end.
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Liberty JCWI Institute of Race Relations LDEngland

The Government is going to review the 'effectiveness' of Care Quality Commission.
This will include how the regulator is taking into account people relying on services. Plenty to say on this one!
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pulsetoday.co.uk/news/breaking-…

This #DeafAwarenessWeek we share some tips from our #KeysToCare good practice guide. The Listening & Talking key gives pointers for care staff on what to think, ask and do to communicate well 🤗
carerightsuk.org/good-care-guid…

Brilliant to have 78 orgs now supporting our call for a new right to a #CareSupporter .
Delighted to welcome Stroke Association & Anne Robson Trust as the latest to join our joint campaign.
Support from loved ones must be protected in law across health & care
carerightsuk.org/glorias-law

In this issue: 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞 CareRightsUK discusses the role of families in promoting wellbeing for friends and relatives in care.

bit.ly/2BdO22j PG 12
#ThankYouSocialCare

The NHS Constitution - which sets out our rights when using services - is being reviewed & updated.
We'll be calling for a new pledge recognising the vital support of family/friends: #CareSupporter .
Have your say before 25 June 👇
gov.uk/government/con…
#CareRights #GloriasLaw

Today, the Government have yet again gone on the attack by singling out Disabled people as a burden on the benefits system.
Utterly untrue, but we continue to be the whipping community for ALL government economic failure.
Enough. This is just cruelty.
theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

The Government are refusing to disclose information about funding of social care 👇
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“We know social care has big challenges, we know there’s a lot for us to do, we know that there are big challenges ahead, but we are working on them.”
Credible after a couple of years in office - but 14? When you’ve twice postponed your key reform? gov.uk/government/spe…

We're proud to be part of the #CarerPovertyCoalition and supporting a petition calling for urgent reform of Carer's Allowance. The Government must properly support carers and end the cruel persecution for overpayments. Add your name today! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6604…
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Great session by The Outstanding Society on diversity, equality and inclusion in care settings. Creating safe spaces where people can be their whole self. So important for protecting #CareRights .
#CareShowLDN24

Social care must be a priority in the upcoming elections, for all political parties. A public service vital to the health of the country, which any one of us could need at any point.
Ask your political candidates what they will do to create better care services.
#CareShowLDN24

Great to be at #CareShowLDN24 catching up with colleagues across social care, meeting some in person for the first time! 😀

Have you been given notice to leave your care home? Or threatened with eviction?
Read our factsheet on evictions to understand your rights 👇
carerightsuk.org/s/Evictionsfac…
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A tragic case. Highlights how vital the implementation of care plans is for safety.
Marcus' death is one of at least 18 since 2015 involving people with learning disabilities, by choking or a swallowing incident in a care setting, INQUEST
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/a…
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Government launches health and social care duty of candour review caring-times.co.uk/government-lau…

A review is taking place of the #DutyOfCandour for health & care services in England.
Our helpline hears the suffering caused when things go wrong in care settings and the duty isn't followed.
Find out more and have your say 👇
gov.uk/government/cal…
#CareRights Department of Health and Social Care