Issue 208 18.12.24
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Care sector is being forced to take action
CAMPAIGNERS say social care Mike said the sector was will have to take some form of sick of being pushed further action if changes do not come and further down government quickly enough to save the priorities and the time was fast sector. approaching when it would They are angry that repeated have to take action as that was warnings over the crisis in the the only way to get its case care of older, vulnerable and heard. disabled adults are continuing “I think providers feel they to go unheeded. have been ignored for too long This comes after the Local and that they are being backed Government Association into a corner,” he added. called for a 10-year plan for “It is sad, but they are looking Portrait photographer Ray Lowe visited Bullsmoor Lodge in Enfield recently and took some magical social care to enable the at what GPs, nurses, doctors festive photos for residents to share with their loved ones this Christmas. Ray, whose family portrait Government’s 10-year NHS and most recently, farmers, business has been established for nearly 50 years in Cheshunt, has visited the care home on several plan to succeed. have done to protest at their occasions for family photo shoots, but this was the first time he’d been asked to photograph all 44 Mike Padgham, chair of situation.” residents at Christmas. “We were booked by activities co-ordinator Sandy, who wanted each resident the Independent Care Group The proposed increase in photographed as a Christmas gift for their families as a keepsake,” he said. “We thought this was (ICG), welcomed the LGA call Employer’s National Insurance a wonderful idea. Sandy and her colleagues put together a corner in the residents’ lounge with a and urged the Government to contributions, along with Christmas tree and beautiful decorations to make the whole area feel special.” agree. increases in the National Living “It is very clear that the and National Minimum wages, Government’s 10-year plan for are pushing many providers to NHS reform is doomed to fail fear for the future. ALEXANDRA Care Home in Hemel message. Having her family by her side if it is not matched by similar Last month a survey of Hempstead was filled with joy and pride during this moment made it even more reform of social care,” he said. 1,180 care providers, carried as resident Joyce Smith MBE received special, highlighting the impact she has “You cannot fix the NHS out by the Care Provider a special gift from British Olympic made not just on the world of athletics but without fixing social care. You Alliance, found that 22 per champion Sir Mo Farah. on those who know and love her.” cannot move from hospital cent of those who responded In an intimate ceremony attended by her Joyce’s illustrious journey began in to community if there is no were planning to close their husband and daughter, she was presented the 1950s, culminating in significant community there to look after business; 73 per cent will have with a signed photo and a handwritten milestones such as winning gold at you. to refuse new referrals from letter from the British running legend. the 1972 International Cross Country “Here we have a very stark local authorities or the NHS; Joyce, who boasts a remarkable career Championships, setting multiple British warning from the LGA that 57 per cent planned to hand that includes breaking the world record records, and competing at the Munich and councils are having to dip into back some contracts and 64% for the 3,000 metres in 1971 and twice Los Angeles Olympics. their reserves in their struggle feared having to make staff winning the London Marathon, was Her groundbreaking performance at to keep pace with the rising redundant. visibly moved when she read Sir Mo’s note: the inaugural London Marathon in 1981, demand for social care. “If those things happen as “Thank you for being the one who showed where she became the first British woman “The LGA is 100 per cent the survey predicts, more and us it could be done. Congratulations on a to run under 2:30, remains a beacon of correct in saying that we need a more people will end up going wonderful career.” inspiration. standalone plan for social care without the care they need, Home manager Gina Gadek said: “It was Joyce was awarded an MBE in 1984 for with the people who need care adding to the 2m who currently 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08Joyce Pagewith 1 Sir Mo’s a privilege to present her services to athletics. at the heart of it.” can’t access care,” Mike added.
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