Care Campaign for the Vulnerable is learning of the pressures faced by conscientious led Care Providers striving to offer a caring and safe environment to both service users and staff. Safety monitoring is proving to be a invaluable care assist tool - bringing a more open and transparent culture into care homes as well as saving valuable resources within the care home sector and the NHS
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CCFTV Statement - Response to the CQC’s failings
Friday 26th July 2024CCFTV is pleased to note the new Health Secretary’s remarks with regard to the industry regulator not being fit for purpose. Instead CQC elected to go with a structure that provided no ongoing oversight, one that generally relied on a whistleblower to raise a concern about a care home before ... More
Advocating for Excellence in Elderly Care: The Role of Independent Safety Monitoring
Wednesday 24th July 2024The elderly care sector in the UK, despite being a vital component of society, continues to be under-prioritised and underfunded. Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) has consistently witnessed the detrimental effects of this neglect. Despite numerous safeguards and regulations, safety in car... More
Care Campaign for the Vulnerable: Reflection on the COVID Public Inquiry’s first Report
Friday 19th July 2024Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment to advocate for the rights and well-being of the vulnerable within our society. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, this dedication has only deepened as we have witnessed firsthand the profound impact on vulner... More
CCFTV comment - Government “failed its citizens” during COVID pandemic says the first public enquiry report
Thursday 18th July 2024The first recent publication of a comprehensive report on the UK government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a series of catastrophic failures that have profoundly impacted the lives of countless citizens. Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) finds the findings of this report bot... More
CCFTV writes to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer calling for urgent care reform
Thursday 18th July 2024Care Campaign for the Vulnerable is a leading advocate for families and carers navigating the complexities of the social care system. We are at the forefront, attending Best Interest meetings and NHS funding assessments, where we witness firsthand the profound disconnect between the needs of the eld... More
Care Campaign for the Vulnerable - Lack of Care Sector Reforms in King’s Speech
Wednesday 17th July 2024It is with great disappointment to note the absence of any mention of care and the urgent reforms it requires in the recent King's speech. This oversight is deeply concerning and signifies a glaring disregard for one of the most pressing issues facing our society today. The King's speech is traditi... More
Care Campaign for the Vulnerable: Advocating for Families in Continuing Healthcare Assessments
Monday 15th July 2024In the UK securing appropriate healthcare and support for vulnerable loved ones can be a complex and daunting process. One of the critical areas where families often need assistance is during the NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments. Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) is dedicated to... More
Resistance to Independent Monitoring in Care Homes: A Call for Collaboration and Transparency
Wednesday 10th July 2024There has been a growing concern coming to CCFTV, regarding the resistance and restrictive actions of certain individuals from multidisciplinary agencies towards the implementation of independent safety monitoring in care homes, even when explicit consent has been granted. This resistance is not onl... More
CCFTV is proud to Sponsor BRACE Charity Gala
Monday 8th July 2024Care Campaign for the Vulnerable is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming BRACE Alzheimer's research gala, set to take place on Thursday 5th September 2024, at the prestigious Harbour Hotel in Bristol. This black-tie event, a highlight of the social calendar for many, promises an evening... More
CCFTV Director Invited to The Business Magazine Roundtable Panel Discussion
Monday 8th July 2024The Business Magazine Leadership Roundtable, Hosted by Editor Nicky Godding CCFTV Director Jayne Connery was invited to join an esteemed panel at The Business Magazine Leadership Roundtable, hosted by the renowned editor, Nicky Godding. This event was an important discussion on the care provisio... More
CCFTV writes to the newly appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Saturday 6th July 2024Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) has formally written to the newly appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP. In our correspondence, we expressed our strong desire to collaborate with the government to ensure that care providers can implement independent sa... More
Statement on Labour’s Victory in the UK Election by Care Campaign for the Vulnerable
Friday 5th July 2024As a dedicated organisation advocating for the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals in our society, we are cautiously optimistic about the positive changes the newly elected Labour Government could bring to the social care sector. However, we must also express our concern regarding the... More
Statement from Care Campaign for the Vulnerable on the Upcoming 2024 Election
Wednesday 3rd July 2024As the nation approaches the July 2024 election, Care Campaign for the Vulnerable urges all political parties to prioritise the urgent needs of our care system. The next government has a unique opportunity to implement transformative changes that will significantly improve the lives of millions ... More
CCFTV Comments - CQC admits it is failing to keep patients safe
Thursday 27th June 2024The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has finally acknowledged its shortcomings. According to a recent internal “problem statement” by interim chief executive Kate Terroni, the CQC admits it is failing to keep patients safe and is losing the confidence of ministers, the Department of Health ... More
CCFTV Comment - Ian Trenholm to step down as CQC Chief Executive
Tuesday 25th June 2024Care Campaign for the Vulnerable (CCFTV) acknowledges the recent announcement of Ian Trenholm stepping down as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This transition marks a pivotal moment for the CQC to reassess and reinforce its commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being o... More
Care Home Open Week: Celebrating Excellence and Promoting Transparency in the Care Sector
Monday 24th June 2024Care Home Open Week in the UK is a national initiative aimed at celebrating and showcasing the vital role that care homes play in communities across the country. The event seeks to strengthen connections between care homes and their local communities, enhance public understanding and awareness of... More
The Crisis in the NHS: A Call for Compassionate Reform
Monday 24th June 2024The state of the NHS has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, with multiple undercover investigations and journalistic exposés revealing disturbing realities. For those of us with loved ones dependent on NHS care, these reports are not just headlines but lived experiences. Families C... More
CCFTV comment - Short-Sighted Approach to Social Care Crisis
Saturday 22nd June 2024Politicians often shy away from discussing social care due to a complex interplay of financial, political, and strategic concerns. Care Campaign for the Vulnerable emphasises that addressing social care requires significant financial investment, which politicians fear might lead to public backlash o... More
CCFTV Comment - Conservatives and Labour told to “tackle social care crisis”.
Friday 21st June 2024UK carers have voiced a plea that resonates with the sector - the urgent need for comprehensive reform in social care. For decades, the social care sector has been underfunded, undervalued, and overlooked by successive governments. Despite numerous promises and fleeting commitments, substantial and ... More
Transforming the UK Care System: A Call for Safety and Transparency
Thursday 20th June 2024CCFTV hosted our Safety in Care Roundtable discussion - May 30th. The UK care system stands at a crossroads. With an ageing population and increasing demand for high-quality care, we must transform our approach to ensure safety, transparency, and dignity for all residents. This transformation re... More
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CCFTV influencing Safety monitoring in communal areas in care homes
Should there be a Covid-19 public inquiry?
CCFTV and Slater and Gordon UK lead the call for a public inquiry on the handling of care homes during the Covid pandemic.
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Report from Marbrook Centre in Cambridge on the benefits to safety monitoring in communal areas for residents and staff.
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Dominic Grieve Westminster Speech 2018 on Care Campaign For The Vulnerable Safety Monitoring In Care Homes
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Care Campaign Government Proposal
"The evidence from Providers who have installed CCTV seems to me to merit careful attention and to be quite persuasive"
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Safe Place Scheme
Chiltern and South Bucks District Council SAFE PLACE SCHEME has called on Care Campaign for the Vulnerable to add our support to the initiative for those who are vulnerable in the community to get help if out and about and feeling scared , lost or confused.
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Care Campaign for the Vulnerable is learning of the pressures faced by conscientious led Care Providers striving to offer a caring and safe environment to both service users and staff. Safety monitoring is proving to be a invaluable care assist tool - bringing a more open and transparent culture into care homes as well as saving valuable resources within the care home sector and the NHS
