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Liz challenges care minister over lack of guidance for personal assistants
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Liz comments on the Government’s social care action plan
For millions of elderly and disabled people and their families, actions will speak louder than words. We need a clear and detailed plan about how – and by when – the Government is going to test more than 1.2 million frontline social care workers, up from only 505 who have […]
Liz calls on government to publish daily death figures in care homes
I have written to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, urging him to publish daily figures of deaths outside of hospitals, including in care homes. These figures are currently being published in England on a weekly basis but this isn’t anywhere near quick enough or regular enough, especially as figures from […]
Liz helps out with food deliveries during coronavirus crisis
I was really glad to help out doing food deliveries with E2 recently. E2 is a charity operating in Abbey and Beuamont Leys wards. They have already received over 800 support requests, delivered around 600 emergency food parcels and made around 600 support calls to vulnerable isolated people during […]
Liz calls on government to publish daily death figures in care homes
Liz on BBC Radio 4’s PM Programme
I was recently a guest on BBC Radio 4’s PM programme. My interview starts at 22 minutes, and you can listen to it here.
Liz raises concerns about lack of PPE and testing for home care workers and personal assistants
Last week I wrote to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock to raise my serious concerns about the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and testing for staff in residential care homes. It is increasingly clear that the lack of PPE and testing is a widespread problem throughout the care sector, […]
Liz calls for Parliament to work in new ways during coronavirus crisis
I’m really concerned that Parliament has gone into Easter recess, at a time of national crisis. Whilst of course MPs must lead by example and follow all the official advice, including on social distancing, it is vital that we continue to scrutinise the Government and hold Ministers to account for their actions. Ultimately I […]
Liz calls on Chancellor to support charities and voluntary organisations
Charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises offer crucial support to many parts of our society every day, and in the coming months will be vital in tackling the spread and impact of coronavirus. Many can help alleviate the pressure on our NHS and social care service and provide support to […]
Liz on BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour
I was recently a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour. On the show I discussed coronavirus, including the need for clarity on what we should all be doing to prevent the spread, and what other measures are required to keep people in work and keep wages in their pockets, […]
Liz presses Chancellor for more help for individuals affected by coronavirus
This week the Government announced several measures to support businesses and households through the coronavirus outbreak. These measures are welcome, but the truth is that other countries are already providing far more support to workers, the self employed and people who’ve lost their jobs. Of course the Government […]