Providers Unite for Social Care Funding
We marched today to recognise the impact that stretched funding of the sector can have on people who use care.
Join our Board - could you be our new Treasurer?
Do you have financial experience and a passion for using your skills to help improve the lives of older people? Join our Board of Trustees!
Pressure grows for a new right to a Care Supporter
Over 100 organisations are calling on the Government to pass the Care Supporters Bill
The cost of inaction on social care - our response
Care Rights UK responded to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s inquiry on “the cost of inaction on social care”.
Labour announces independent commission to reform social care in England
Care Rights UK responds to the Governments plans to reform social care, including an independent commission
We responded to the Change NHS consultation
We responded to the Change NHS consultation to ensure older people accessing care’s needs were addressed in the 10-year health plan.
COVID-19 inquiry hears harrowing tales of people’s experiences of healthcare during pandemic
We were proud to attend the COVID-19 Inquiry Healthcare module to hear the brilliant Julia Jones, co-founder of John's Campaign, present the evidence for our core participant group with The Patients Association.
Autumn budget leaves much to be desired for social care
Social care funding announcement pales in comparison to NHS funding and cost for the workforce
Residents in social care last priority for Care Quality Commission
"There is perhaps a lack of clarity about who [the CQC] work for... personally I feel residents are last on the list.”
Response to CQC’s plans to “rebuild trust”
Care Rights UK responds to the CQC's plans to rebuild trust after the interim report by Penny Dash revealed fundamental failings.
Help us promote older people’s rights – become a trustee of Care Rights UK
Can you help us work on our strategy to increase our impact and improve the rights of older people?
We have new team members!
We’ve recruited new team members to expand our adviceline and grow our campaigning reach across the UK!
Joint statement on recent unrest
Care Rights UK has coordinated a joint statement from care organisations on recent unrest
CQC failings
Our reflections on the Secretary of State describing the care regulator for England ‘not fit for purpose’
Zipwire for care rights
We rode the world’s fastest zipwire to raise funds for our vital work
Zipwire for care rights
Sponsor our terrifying challenge, to help our campaign for a new right to a Care Supporter
Letter to PM condemning onslaught on rights
Care Rights UK co-sign a letter alongside 25 organisations
Our letter to Ministers
We have written to Ministers about their plans to make visiting a new ‘fundamental standard’ for all health and care services, outlining some of our thoughts and concerns.