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Demonstration and Petition day 16/09/21 – a huge Thank you, to all who took part
At the risk of doing a “Gwyneth Paltrow” we want to thank those who contributed to the protest being a huge success: So a massive thank you to: Everyone that bought a ticket, made the journey to London, made their voices heard, created and carried some amazing banners...
Demo Day – 16/09/21 – “so many powerful words”
SO MANY POWERFUL WORDS WRITTEN BY THOSE WHO CARE
Important practical Information for those attending the RFR Protest on Thursday 16th September
Important practical Information for those attending the RFR Protest on Thursday 16th September We've been liaising with the Police and Downing Street Officials and have finalized the arrangements. Meeting Point: Richmond Terrace - opposite the gates of Downing Street...
Calling All Members – including those with ECG to write to your MP
Diane Mayhew Calling all members who are ECGs..... ( Essential Visitors) We've had messages from some of you who feel reluctant to write to your MP - as you feel your personal situation has been resolved since you became an ECG. Our survey shows that 77% of...
“Gloria’s Law”
"Gloria's Law" - what the Rights For Residents Protest is all about! The aim of the RFR protest at Downing Street on 16th September is to push for a change in the law that would guarantee every care home resident the right to nominate an Essential Care Giver /...
Meeting with Martin Green – CEO Care England, culminating in a letter to CQC
As well as organising the protest, Jenny and Diane do lots of other things behind the scenes to make sure that the issues raised by this group get heard. One of those things is that they have been meeting with Martin Green, head of Care England, the representative...
Rights for Residents Protest and Petition Delivery – Thursday 16th September 2021
DATE AND VENUE CONFIRMED - Book your train tickets !! When: Thursday 16th September Where: Downing Street, London SW1A 2AA at 13:00 What to expect Join us at the gates of Downing Street to deliver our petition. During the protest we'll be demanding the...
Martin Green CEO Care England – agrees to encourage Care Homes to acknowledge Essential Care Givers on their websites
Yesterday 28th July 2021myself, Kate Meacock and Penny Hutchinson met with Martin Green CEO of Care England, who represents the larger care providers such as Barchester, HC1 and Care UK to name but a few. After Kate pointed out that many Care England members were...
Just look at the headlines Jenny and Diane have created over the last 10 months
How important is ECG - just look at the headlines Jenny and Diane have created over the last 10 months - and these are just the 70ish (front pages/double page spreads) in the daily mail/express of stories told by RFR members, thank you to those who have spoken out....
Care Quality Commission publishes data showing death notifications involving COVID-19 received from individual care homes
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is today publishing data showing death notifications involving COVID-19 received from individual care homes between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021. This is accompanied by our CQC Insight report which draws from the data to make the...
Survey Results – Regarding visiting rights in Care Homes and Residential Homes. – May 2021
Summary of survey results – undertaken from 10th to 21st May 2021 Last month we asked people to complete a survey about Care Homes / Residential Homes and visiting rights. It was anonymous so totally confidential. We were delighted to have approximately 1200 replies –...
MPs want care home guidance ‘underpinned’ by law and tell CQC to ‘get a grip’ and get visit data
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Demonstration and Petition day 16/09/21 – a huge Thank you, to all who took part
At the risk of doing a “Gwyneth Paltrow” we want to thank those who contributed to the protest being a huge success: So a massive thank you to: Everyone that bought a ticket, made the journey to London, made their voices heard, created and carried some amazing banners...
Demo Day – 16/09/21 – “so many powerful words”
SO MANY POWERFUL WORDS WRITTEN BY THOSE WHO CARE
Demo Day 16/09/21 – Ruthie’s tears for care home residents ‘dying of loneliness’ – Daily Express – By Sarah O’Grady – Social Affairs Correspondent
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Demonstration & Petition Delivery Day – 16/09/21 – BBC Look North, with Julia Knight RFR
https://youtu.be/v-9xA1yt2v0
Demonstration & Petition Delivery Day – 16/09/21 – BBC North West with Jenny and Diane
https://youtu.be/vKsTTxvp0Mw
Demonstration & Petition Delivery Day – 16/09/21 – BBC News 6.00pm
https://youtu.be/r212k97RM_8
Demonstration & Petition Delivery Day -16/09/21 – Update with Radio Merseyside
Diane still working hard at the end of the day, updating Radio Merseyside at the end of a long day. https://youtu.be/p9IogTTCxik
Demonstration & Petition Delivery Day 16/09/21 – Alice Roberts talking to Kait Borsay from Times Radio
https://youtu.be/rmqyr5RSU0A
Demonstration & Petition Delivery Day – 16/09/21 – Diane Mayhew, speaking on Sky News at 8.30am.
https://youtu.be/LULJ8mU3JKs
Demonstration & Petition Delivery Day – 16/09/21 – Diane Mayhew talking to Paul Salt from BBC Radio Merseyside
Listen to this brilliant interview, Diane gets across all the main points of our Campaign, in a clear and concise manner. Great stuff Diane, well done https://youtu.be/Thc1X7OXyHU
