Incentivising care saving is important
Ros explains why we really need better incentives and a sensible framework to help people plan to save for care needs in later life, at the moment they have no idea what to do.
Shameful and shocking evidence of care crisis
Ros calls for recognition of the scale of our care crisis as more shocking evidence of neglect emerges.
Some of Dilnot's recommendations can start with no cost
The crisis in care is so great, Ros urges Government to get on with ending the postcode lottery, ensuring standardized assessments and integration of NHS and care services.
What next for Dilnot recommendations – no long grass?
Ros YouTube video explaining her fears that the Government is not taking Dilnot’s recommendations seriously enough and arguing that they must not just be kicked into the long grass.
Guardian Comment – Don't ask relatives to fill the elderly care gap
Ros article published in the Guardian Comment section, in response to Royal College of Nursing suggestions that relatives to should care for patients in hospitals as nursing staff don’t have time.
Kings Fund speech – A new future for social care
Ros presented her views on the future for social care following the Dilnot Report, outlining the need for urgent change.
People are just not saving for care!
highlights that almost no money is being set aside for care, even though people know it is important. They are just not saving.
Don't take away funding from those with moderate needs, it will cost more later on if we do
Dilnot suggests only starting needs assessment with ‘substantial’ need – it is actually very important to ensure those with ‘moderate’ needs also get help to prevent them needing more care later.
Benefits of Dilnot's cap
Ros explains why suggesting a cap on the contributions people will need to make for care is so clever and Dilnot’s framework could really help people plan.
Change the way care is funded to help avoid another Southern Cross
Ros explains why local authority cutbacks on care spending are making the business models for care homes unsustainable. Without better funding, we can’t get better care.