Minimal support from social care
The BBC shares a story we know all too well.
Tories ramp up anti-disabled feeling
Here is an analysis of the recent Tory rant on out-of-work benefits.
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FUNDING ESCaD’s VISION FOR SOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT – A DRAFT – PLEASE COMMENT!
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Robot pets are a symptom of a crisis in care.
A helpful and insightful letter
Care operators’ shocking abuse of migrant workers
We are, sadly, not surprised. We know that profiteering makes for poor pay and conditions. This has to stop. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jul/10/uk-care-operators-accused-of-shocking-abuse-of-migrant-workers?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Social Care costs force disabled people into debt
We know this is the case. We have been campaigning about this for some time. It’s good to see Frances Ryan talking about it too. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/may/28/tax-on-disability-rising-uk-social-care-costs-debt?utm_term=6472fbf4acea990706672df6466c5879&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUK_email
Disabled people had trouble voting in local elections
Mask wearing and ID were significant issues. Thanks to Disability News for this item. https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/thousands-of-disabled-people-lost-their-vote-at-local-elections-reports-suggest/
End Social Care Disgrace newsletter April 23
Labour has to step up with more radical policies
A spot-on article by Francis Ryan. Labour has so far failed to respond to the profound crises affecting so much of our society.
Govt funding for care homes during the pandemic supported owners’ profits rather than care workers
Profits increased during the pandemic and, particularly for the bigger care homes and chains, workers worked longer hours, sometimes for no pay. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/13/britain-care-homes-shareholders-staff-workers-covid-wages?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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