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Together we call for the legal right to a Care Supporter – so everyone has the right to a true partner in care.

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“Unspeakably cruel to stop loved ones being together when they need each other.”

“It's too important not to. It's so sad that people were not able to connect with family at a time that really mattered.”

“Not only was the isolation of the elderly and vulnerable shamefully cruel and barbaric, it was unnecessary and took away their basic human rights. 
By not enforcing the simple right to a family life or at the very least contact with a relative, care homes were (and still are.. ) permitted to treat family as prison visitors and the elderly as their inmates. 
Thousands died alone, thinking that they had been abandoned by their friends and family. 
This can NEVER be allowed to happen again.

“Family is the most important thing in life and to have no one in the most difficult times is just heartbreaking.”

“My father died alone - this should never happen again to anyone or any family”

“Never again should anyone be prevented from having a loved one with them to support and fight for their rights in a care setting. Too many died alone and afraid.”

“Had the legal right to a care supporter been in place during the pandemic much pain and suffering could have been prevented. There is no excuse for further delay.”

“The situation of people in care being cut off from their loved ones should not happen again.”

“We need this our loved ones cannot be treated as prisoners. 
We are all human we all need to be treated as such.”

“Stop being cruel. Denying a person love and touch especially at their time of most need is inhumane and must stop and be prevented from ever happening again.”

It is absolutely essential that any one in any care setting should be able to be visited by at least one member of their family or friends at any time without restrictions.

“Please MPs do this simple thing to protect this basic human right. There is absolutely no good reason not to. Do the right thing and act right now to stop needless suffering. It could be you or your loved one affected in the future when you are at your most vulnerable. Please end this utterly appalling situation.”

“To think that having a care supporter is not yet a legal entitlement for our loved ones in care homes is an absolute indictment on our government and our society. Whether there is a health crisis or not, the right to a nominated care supporter should never be brought to question. End this absolute nonsense right now and enshrine care supporters into law.”

“The treatment of the elderly and vulnerable was shocking, and the grief caused to the families and victims immeasurable. Many elderly people rely on their families for care. This should never happen again.“

“Too late for my dear Mum but so many others without a voice that need us still to fight for an end of this inhumane treatment and to stop it ever happening again.”

“This is a never again scenario. Heartbroken about what happened to my own family and other people. I will never forget. Let's not ever let this happen to anyone again.”

“No-one should be alone at the end of life. That one person who can comfort, support & love, is a basic human feeling & a right.”

“Don't let our loved ones and their families down ... they have worked hard all their life ran businesses looked after families and contributed to society ... give them something back when they need it.”

“I absolutely support Gloria’s Law. It’s cruel, wicked, abhorrent (and any other number of words depicting heartlessness) to not allow someone to have access to a caring person be that a friend, relative or volunteer. The thought of people being frightened, deteriorating and totally isolated makes me want to cry. 
We can’t allow this; it’s inhumane. ”

“Both of my parents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and one has Vascular dementia as well. I sense I am at the beginning of a journey. I don't know what lies ahead but I can already see that Gloria’s Law is needed for people like me.”

“This is desperately needed. If you don't need it now, you most likely will do at some point in your life. Make your friends and family, acquaintances, colleagues know about this as personal experience has shown me that there is a great power imbalance which needs to be addressed and this is a start.”

“No-one should be alone at the end of life. That one person who can comfort, support & love, is a basic human feeling & a right.”

“There is no reason why once someone is at their most vulnerable, options for "care" can result in enforced separation and isolation from family and those who love them. What happened to families during the pandemic as a result of the guidance for visiting was barbaric, totally lacking in compassion, and without this law, could happen to any of us in the future. You have my full unconditional support and thanks for keeping going with this work. ”