Policy & Campaigns
We want better lives for people in care – so we demand a better care system.
Policy
We’re calling on the Government to take action on social care, so older people receive care that protects their rights
Our campaign
Gloria’s Law
Support our joint campaign for a new legal right to a Care Supporter’ across health and social care.
Policy
We’re making sure people in care are never forgotten again in the COVID-19 Inquiry
Policy
Care Rights UK is a leading and respected voice in care rights policy.
We have a unique combination of in-depth professional knowledge coupled with the direct lived experience of our members, giving us the unique authority to stand up and speak out for care rights in the UK. We help families to engage directly with those who can effect change.
Our independent research
People’s experiences with the CQC
Care Rights UK has run a survey focused o people’s experiences of care and interacting with the care regulator for England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The survey shows that confidence in the CQC is exceptionally low, people are fearful of raising concerns due to negative repercussions, low levels of reporting generally, and many relatives do not feel adequately involved in their loved one’s care.
People’s experiences with healthcare during the pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, people living in care homes experienced health care characterised by disruption and neglect, leading to physical and mental suffering.
The aim of this survey was to collect information on the healthcare experiences of people in care settings during the pandemic. The responses provide vital evidence on the impact of the pandemic and should help to ensure that, in the words of one respondent, ‘this should never be allowed to happen to anyone else, ever again.’
Find out more about healthcare during the pandemic here.
Do you have a policy enquiry?
Please contact Lauren Byrne at team@carerightsuk.org or 0207 359 8148.
Our unique perspective
Care Rights UK’s policy and campaigns are shaped by people with real life experience of care.
Your stories make a difference on the issues that really matter.
Read how Jane and Nicola’s real life experience led them to campaign for Gloria’s Law – and how this influenced Keir Starmer to support the campaign.
