Find out what I’ve been saying and doing in the media.
Bringing infection rates down in Leicester and protecting public health must be our first priority. I support the lockdown, but I am concerned that the Government was too slow in giving the Council even the most basic postcode data, which is essential to tackling the problem. I hope the Government […]
I’ve written to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, urging him to put in place a recovery plan for social care, which is integral to the overall recovery strategy for our country, alongside the longer-term reforms social care desperately needs. These are some of the areas where I believe greater focus […]
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As everyone starts talking about easing the lockdown, we mustn’t forget that the lockdown in care homes isn’t ending any time soon. Residential and home care workers must be a priority for testing, not just once but on a regular basis. You can watch a clip of me talking about […]
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In my Leicester Mercury column this month, I talk about the unfolding tragedy in social care. The Office for National Statistics says that 5,890 people have so far died from Covid-19 in care homes, up until the week ending 24 April. That’s more than a third of all deaths from […]
The lack of grip, priority, focus and real understanding from the Government during this crisis has highlighted the failure to see social care as equally important as the NHS. That is why I am calling on the Government to introduce proper leadership and focus for social care with a Chief […]
I was recently a guest on #socialcarefuture’s podcast. On the show we talked about re-settling social care as we emerge from this awful virus, and how reframing the debate is vital to get public support for the right kind of change. You can listen to the episode here.