"Stop attacking older people. Pay them the care and respect they are due" @PGibsonSNP challenging the Government to look over 75s "in the eye" and explain why they are removing free licences #debate#SwitchedOff
Pleased to make the case for #DementiaFund@BBCR4today Dementia is an illness and people should have as much right to NHS support as those with cancer or heart disease. @alzheimerssoc calls for funding now to meet extra costs of dementia care
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Mencap wins 'unaffordable' overnight back pay appeal.... let’s hope this debate is now put to bed so care providers can move forward and invest in staff https://t.co/75kPqgUAOK
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I’m really pleased we’re working with you this year @JudeHabib on #beingthestory.
Lots of @ncvo members tell us that they want to better help those with lived experience tell their story. I’m hoping this will help us to help them do that. https://t.co/a65ApDuP6E
'If politicians wish to show they value carers, it’s going to take hard cash, not platitudes.' https://t.co/IdyeFF9hJQ #dementia#alzheimers#carers@guardian