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Call for Norfolk groups to work together to give louder voice for cancer patients
“We will not settle for the status quo”.
Cancer summit meeting at the Assembly House in Norwich. Jean Mossman. Photo: Bill Smith
Adam Gretton, Health correspondent Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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“We will not settle for the status quo”. That was the message from cancer patients, carers and support group officials yesterday at a cancer conference in Norwich.
Forty delegates from a host of charities and support groups gathered for the first Norfolk Voices for Cancer event, which is aimed to give patients a stronger voice by joining forces.
The summit at the Assembly House was organised following the disbandment of the Anglia Cancer Network earlier this year as a result of a major reform of the NHS.
4,000 care homes have been allowed to break the law
More than 4,000 care homes are being allowed to break the law by regulators, with no registered manager in charge of residents.
The Care Quality Commmission (CQC) has turned a blind eye to the failing, even though its chief executive has admitted that said such homes are far more likely to be putting vulnerable people at risk.
A non-executive for the regulator described the situation as “shocking,” as the organisation announced plans for a crackdown, with criminal sanctions and fines of up to £4,000 for homes which have no-one in charge.
A report to CQC said there were currently more than 3,900 care homes without a registered manager, equivalent to two per cent of all the residential homes.
Of these about a quarter had not had a registered manager for more than two years and would be the first to be targeted.
Registered managers of care homes are supposed to be held accountable for the quality of services in care homes, and be held accountable for failings.
Angela Rippon says 'Stop the Stigma' at Alzheimer's Society Battersea Park Memory Walk
Angela Rippon says ‘Stop the Stigma’ at Alzheimer’s Society Battersea Park Memory Walk
Published 23 September 2013
Well respected broadcaster Angela Rippon called upon hundreds of walkers to help end the stigma around dementia, as she kick started the Battersea Park Memory Walk on Sunday 22 September.
Angela, who is an ambassador for the charity welcomed walkers and said:
‘Everyone here today will have been touched by dementia in some way. This event is a terrific opportunity to raise thousands of pounds and help ensure Alzheimer’s Society can support people living with dementia and continue funding research. We need to do all we can to help, not just for those who have the condition, but their carers and family members. Events like this are very important, they take a huge step forward to ensure as a society we breakdown the stigma around the disease and show everyone that it is possible to live well with dementia.’
The walk in South London is expected to raise a massive £125,000. Many of the groups of walkers have made over £500 in sponsorship including Eileen’s Angels – a group of six women were there for their mum. Kate Wise, from Fulham, said:
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