Altmann: Why we need a social care Isa
Ros recorded a podcast for Financial Adviser calling for a Social Care ISA to be introduced and explaining why it is much needed.
Ros recorded a podcast for Financial Adviser calling for a Social Care ISA to be introduced and explaining why it is much needed.
Ros published a column in the Yorkshire Post, lamenting the lack of social care reform legislation and urging rapid radical changes. ( link to pdf )
The Daily Express reports that Care home providers may still ban family visitors from hugging loved ones. This is inhumane and Ros calls for a rethink. ( link to pdf )
The Daily Mail published a Comment piece from Ros urging the Government to ensure all care homes open to visitors quickly, and prioritise vaccinating staff and residents fully. ( link to pdf )
Ros’ views on the need for Social Care reform and assessment of the ongoing policy failure are highlighted by LaingBuisson Social Care newsletter.
Ros calls for an end to care home residents dying of loneliness and issues a plea to continue allowing family visits which are a vital lifeline. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in Daily Mail and MailonLine regretting the ongoing encouragement of hospitals to discharge Covid patients into care homes. Also calling for residents to be allowed to see their relatives as depriving families of visiting rights can have serious negative impacts on health. ( link to pdf )
Ros gave a presentation on the Social Care crisis to the Westminster Health Forum and explained the need for urgent reforms to ensure the sustainability of the current system.
Ros issues a passionate call to arms about the treatment of our elderly. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in a YorkshirePost leader column which quotes her speech in the House of Lords calling for special immigration status for care workers. With staff shortages, it is vital to ensure sufficient workers can look after our most vulnerable. Low paid does not mean low skilled or low value!