JacquieL Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 If you feel able to please support the campaign to ask the Government to make urgent reforms to the social care system to support the elderly and disabled, who need appropriate services. There is more information here from MENCAP http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea....rce:ALERT050911 Quote
Rea Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 I've signed it Jacquie. God knows the elderly need better support and services Quote
HappyMaz Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 I've signed it too. Without daily carers going in to see my Dad twice a day I doubt very much that he'd actually get out of bed or eat anything much at all. Quote
sunnyday Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Signed - and thanks for bringing to our attention! Quote
sunnyday Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 Oh and just had a response - automated response that is (!) from my MP's office Quote
Cait Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I've had a three page response from my MP!!!! Quote
JacquieL Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 I've not had anything yet. I think she might be a bit fed up with me sending her things! That's interesting Cait. Are you go to email it to Mencap? Quote
Rea Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 My MP wrote to say he would pass on my comments to the health secretary. Quote
Cait Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) I've not had anything yet. I think she might be a bit fed up with me sending her things!That's interesting Cait. Are you go to email it to Mencap? It's paper copy, not email Not sure what to do with it TBH, shall I post it to you? Edited September 9, 2011 by Cait Quote
JacquieL Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 It will make interesting reading. Mencap would like to see any responses By post: The Campaigns Team 123 Golden Lane London EC1Y 0RT email: campaigns@mencap.org.uk Quote
HappyMaz Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I've had a reply too:- Thank you for your email to Theresa May regarding the funding of social care, and the recommendations of the Commission on the Funding of Care and Support (the ‘Dilnot report’). The way that we fund social care is, understandably, an issue of great concern to people. It is an issue that has been ignored for too long and the Government is determined to act decisively to tackle this problem. The Government is now looking at each of the Dilnot Report’s recommendations, and will work with stakeholders to examine the questions, and tradeoffs, that they raise. I know that Ministers are anxious to build a consensus, but it is imperative that the Commission’s findings are considered in light of the very constrained financial circumstances in which we find ourselves. In the spring of next year the Government will publish a white paper setting out the next steps in reform, and I know that Ministers are taking the time to get this absolutely right. I hope that is useful in explaining the Government's position. Will forward it on to the email address you gave in your post Jacquie. Quote
JacquieL Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Excellent to get a reply. .. mind you I'll leave the 'very constrained circumstances' comment aside! The more people contact MP's about this issue the more they are likely to be careful about what they decide to do. Vulnerable people very often cannot fight for themselves, and need us to do it for them. Quote
Rea Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 What are the odds on us all getting the same reply?? Quote
HappyMaz Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 What are the odds on us all getting the same reply?? Well unless Cait's three page reply was typed in a very big font, I'd say it is very unlikely that my reply and hers is the same! Quote
Cait Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 No, it's normal size. It's extremely comprehensive actually and I'm very impressed with it. He says he's taking the matter further too! Shall I scan it and post it on here - is that allowed do you think? Quote
JacquieL Posted September 10, 2011 Author Posted September 10, 2011 I would be interested to read it Cait. Perhaps you could pm it to anyone who asks for it. Quote
Cait Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 okey doke, I'll have a scanning session tomorrow Quote
sunnyday Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Well unless Cait's three page reply was typed in a very big font, I'd say it is very unlikely that my reply and hers is the same! Ahem........thought you were on the naughty step! I've had no response apart from the aforementioned automated reply to say it had been received.....hmmmm...could well be that my MP is sick to death of hearing from me Quote
HappyMaz Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Ahem........thought you were on the naughty step! I know but I am allowed access to my laptop for limited periods each day! I wonder if there is a correlation between the length of response and the MP's party? Quote
JacquieL Posted September 11, 2011 Author Posted September 11, 2011 Well my MP has made no response as yet!!! Quote
sunnyday Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Have received this response today...... I completely agree that the issue of social care is hugely important. The way that we fund social care is, understandably, an issue of great concern to people up and down the country. In addition, the quality of social care services - and their long-term sustainability - are all important matters, and the Government is seeking to put in place plans for reform which address the long-standing problems in these areas. I would like to reassure you that the Government is committed to publishing a White Paper on social care in the spring. Ahead of this White Paper, the Government intends to launch shortly an engagement exercise with all those interested in social care to help the Government answer the difficult questions we face. These questions will centre on the quality and sustainability of social care services, and about their funding in the context of the current financial climate and the report of the Dilnot Commission. I will forward to Mencap Jacquie..... Quote
Cait Posted September 28, 2011 Posted September 28, 2011 I've had another letter from my MP!!! I refer to my letter with regard to the Mencap/Age Uk's campaign for urgent action to be taken to fix our care system. I am enclosing a copy of the acknowledgement received from 10 Downing Street and will write again once a full reply is received Dear.... (my MP) I am writing on behalf of the Prime Minister to thank you for your letter of 7 September, on behalf of your constituents, regarding Mencap's call for urgent action to be taken to fix our care system. Your letter is receiving attention and a reply will be sent as soon as possible Mrs T Sampson Quote
JacquieL Posted September 28, 2011 Author Posted September 28, 2011 I have just had a letter from my MP saying that she has passed my concerns on and will let me know when she gets a response. Quote
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