In the last few years within the Peoples not so Democratic Republic of Wiltshire we have seen cuts in funding for carers ,mental health , advocacy and the Wiltshire users network , all these during the golden years of the Labour Governments prudent fiscal management .
We how face the most draconian cuts in council funding and the demise of locally based and run PCT's ,cause for grave concern to all .
We need in these times of economic decline to ensure that front line social care services are not subject to cuts .
So what effect have the above mentioned cuts had on carers in this area of Wiltshire ?
Well the most obvious one has been the loss of Advocacy Works , a great locally based advocacy service that helped empower a large number of people , including carers , it was a great comfort to know that the local support was there in times of need .
The loss of the Bridge Project was a major blow to mental health users and carers in West and North Wiltshire , the four Saturday clubs where well attended and sorely missed by service users and there carers alike , nothing has been put in place as a substitute.
We all acknowledge that the number of carers will increase in years to come and it will happen.
Just think one day you can be working in a well paid job , blissfully unaware of carers or carers issues yet the next day a full time carer trying to live on the fraction of your former income.
Cuts in funding of Health and Social care will only lead to greater suffering for carers and service users in our county , Yes support the NHS but PLEASE don’t forget the carers and Service users ..
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Care groups warn on government funding reform pledges
The BBC report that -
"Care groups are warning the government risks failing to deliver on a pledge to reform the funding system for the long-term care of elderly people in England.
In a letter to the health secretary, they suggest a commission has lost "momentum" and changes may not be put in place in this parliament.
They say the "major challenge" needs to be addressed.
The Department of Health says reform remains a government priority and the commission will report by July 2011.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley set up the Commission on the Funding of Care and Support in July."
Once again government is sitting on a time bomb waiting to explode , with cuts in local Councils sending under way this problem will only escalate.
"Care groups are warning the government risks failing to deliver on a pledge to reform the funding system for the long-term care of elderly people in England.
In a letter to the health secretary, they suggest a commission has lost "momentum" and changes may not be put in place in this parliament.
They say the "major challenge" needs to be addressed.
The Department of Health says reform remains a government priority and the commission will report by July 2011.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley set up the Commission on the Funding of Care and Support in July."
Once again government is sitting on a time bomb waiting to explode , with cuts in local Councils sending under way this problem will only escalate.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
CQC-Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust
So the dear old Care Quality Commission (CQC) has in its infinite wisdom found Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust managed to comply with just five out of the 16 objectives set out by law to maintain quality and safety in hospitals.
Its said that while the trust had improved in some areas, the latest inspection report said problems with the way hospitals handle medicine had increased in the last 12 months.
The CQC has said it has minor concerns about eight other standards and moderate concerns about three, including management of medicine , supporting workers and complaints.
Inspectors said many of the concerns would be addressed once action plans were in place.
"Our findings lead us to have a moderate concern in the management of medicines," the report said.
I just love the MODERATE ! To me its totally unacceptable !!!
Its said that while the trust had improved in some areas, the latest inspection report said problems with the way hospitals handle medicine had increased in the last 12 months.
The CQC has said it has minor concerns about eight other standards and moderate concerns about three, including management of medicine , supporting workers and complaints.
Inspectors said many of the concerns would be addressed once action plans were in place.
"Our findings lead us to have a moderate concern in the management of medicines," the report said.
I just love the MODERATE ! To me its totally unacceptable !!!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sunday thought from a truly great lady Mother Theresa
THE FRUIT OF SILENCE IS
PRAYER.
THE FRUIT OF PRAYER IS
FAITH .
THE FRUIT OF FAITH IS LOVE .
THE FRUIT OF LOVE IS
SERVICE.
THE FRUIT OF SERVICE IS
PEACE .
PRAYER.
THE FRUIT OF PRAYER IS
FAITH .
THE FRUIT OF FAITH IS LOVE .
THE FRUIT OF LOVE IS
SERVICE.
THE FRUIT OF SERVICE IS
PEACE .
Friday, October 29, 2010
Cuts to Warden Services in Wiltshire
People living in sheltered and semi housing in Wiltshire are worried that the warden service will be reduced.
Wiltshire Council is facing increasing demand due to people living longer, but needs to cut its overall budget.
The council say the service will be made more efficient. Funding from the government is to be reduced by 7.1% each year over four years.
Well we all know that first Councils reduce services and that cut them ! I fear that this will be the case here .
Wiltshire Council is facing increasing demand due to people living longer, but needs to cut its overall budget.
The council say the service will be made more efficient. Funding from the government is to be reduced by 7.1% each year over four years.
Well we all know that first Councils reduce services and that cut them ! I fear that this will be the case here .
Tony Benn
Started to listen to Tony Benns 'More time for Politics' rather an amusing chap not at all your normal dry politician !!
New carers web site
Carers in Wiltshire
So we now have in Wiltshire a single web site for carer support
http://www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk/
This to me is a fundamental step forward to the concept of a single carers support organization for the county .
The logic is very very simple the number of carers in Wiltshire just does not justify in these harsh economic times the added cost of the Tax payer partially funding indirectly four separate organizations infrastructures in the county , the money just is not in the pot .
So we now have in Wiltshire a single web site for carer support
http://www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk/
This to me is a fundamental step forward to the concept of a single carers support organization for the county .
The logic is very very simple the number of carers in Wiltshire just does not justify in these harsh economic times the added cost of the Tax payer partially funding indirectly four separate organizations infrastructures in the county , the money just is not in the pot .
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