More than half care home residents denied basic care, unpublished data shows
More than half of elderly and disabled people in care homes are being denied basic health services while staff are failing to to do enough to preserve their dignity, according to an official review.
Some older people routinely have to wait up to three months for formal checks for painful conditions such as bed sores, according to figures from the health care watchdog.
A quarter were not given a choice of male or female staff to help them use the lavatory and more than a third of care homes surveyed admitted delays in getting medication to residents.
Campaigners blamed NHS bureaucrats showing a “lack of interest” and failing to provide expert assessments for conditions as basic as incontinence.
The findings emerged after almost 1,000 elderly people yesterday descended on Parliament to lobby their MPs calling for a radical overhaul of the social care system.
Paul Burstow, the care minister, signalled that a widely anticipated white paper of the future of social care had been delayed until next month insisting: “Getting it right is better than rushing it out and getting it wrong.”
Among those who addressed the crowd was the actor Tony Robinson, an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society, who said it was an “undeniable fact” that the system of social care is now in crisis with millions of people faced with paying large sums for care unlikely to meet their needs in old age.
The Archbishop of York also threw his support behind the lobby. Speaking during a visit to a care home he called for an overhaul of the care system to provide “dignity and peace of mind” to older people.
Fresh evidence of the failings in the system was detailed as a raft of previously unpublished data gathered by the health care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) was released.
It was drawn from the first ever nationwide review of how the needs of needs of care home residents across England are met.
The CQC report discloses that people suffering from incontinence have to wait more than two weeks for an assessment of their condition in almost 40 per cent of homes for the elderly surveyed.
But a separate detailed analysis of the CQC data carried out by the British Geriatrics Society, also found that more than 40 per cent specialist providers set themselves a target as long as 90 days to carry out such assessments.
Such delays have led to elderly people being denied the treatment they need or forced to wear incontinence clothing when they do not need it.
The CQC research also says that 30 per cent of nursing homes investigated had no clear policy on when to attempt to resuscitate patients who suffer a serious deterioration in their health.
In a quarter of homes, staff admitted they were unsure about the health care needs of those in their care.
The Geriatrics Society study showed that only 57 per cent of Primary care trusts ensure that all elderly people under their responsibility have access to key services including continence assessments, physiotherapy, pressure sore checks and mental health services.
In 40 per cent of cases trusts set no specific targets to ensure the services were being delivered. The society concluded that this showed the PCTs had “limited interest” in services for care homes.
Its president, Prof Finbarr Martin, said: “What it shows is that there is a massive disconnect between what the NHS aspires to and what it actually delivers to people in care homes and they are the most vulnerable group of people.
“The issue is there is a negative about people in care homes. There is a nihilism about care homes that is completely unreasonable and unjustified.”
Michelle Mitchell, director of Age UK, said: “The majority of people living in care homes have profound and complex health care needs.
“The British Geriatrics Society’s CQC data analysis reveals that many thousands of residents are failing to receive basic geriatric and community health care from the NHS.
“Older people who live in care homes should have the same rights to NHS care as anyone else.”
A spokeswomam for the Department of Health said: "This report is a snapshot of care in 2010. It gives some important pointers for the 500 dignity inspections CQC will be conducting of care homes this year.
"Improving medicine management in care homes is a priority for the Government.
"The Government is determined to spotlight and root out poor undignified care."
In a letter to The Daily Telegraph today, the heads of a string of charities including Age UK voice their support for a move in the House of Lords to protect the human rights of all elderly people receiving care.
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
Listen....the liberal crazy wackos don't know any better! It truly is a MENTAL DISORDER!!!
The liberal racist wacko nut job, left over hippies are in for a very very very rude awakening!!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Tea Party rallies in Washington against ObamaCare Published March 24, 2012 | FoxNews.com
Tea Party supporters rallied Saturday in Washington to oppose President Obama's government health care law, two days before the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the legislation. "We want our freedom back," former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain told hundreds of ralliers standing in the rain in Upper Senate Park, a few hundred yards from the steps of the Supreme Court. "That's what this is about, the freedom to choose our own doctors … the freedom to choose our own health insurance plan." Cain also said that he might not have survived his battle with cancer under the new law had "some bureaucrat" learned he had only a 30 percent chance of survival. "Stay inspired," he said, urging the crowd help defeat Obama in November. "ObamaCare is a cancer in our government, and we’re going to rip it out," said Jenny Beth Martin, national coordinator of the Tea Party Patriots, which sponsored the "Road to Repeal" rally. The rally largely marks the big return to Washington for the Tea Party, a loose organization of grassroots groups that helped conservative Republicans take over the House in the 2010 wave election. "The Tea Party is back," shouted Jim Hoft of the Gateway Pundit Blog.....................>>>>..................Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politic...../print#ixzz1q8ACeJ67
The NFIB is also against this huge crazy lefty program. They see how it is and will kill businesses!! And since I support the findings of the NFIB....I support the tea party and any other organization of peoples that are also in opposition of this ridiculous lefty nut case crazy socialist program.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
The NFIB is also against this huge crazy lefty program. They see how it is and will kill businesses!! And since I support the findings of the NFIB....I support the tea party and any other organization of peoples that are also in opposition of this ridiculous lefty nut case crazy socialist program.
Tea party? I remember the tea party... A whining group of right wing cry babies sponsored & funded by the Koch Bros. What ever happened to them? Anyone know?
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
49 States Already Implementing Parts Of Health Reform
– 12 states: Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Virginia—passed new legislation or issued new regulations that addressed all 10 of the reforms: expanding dependent coverage for young adults up to age 26, prohibiting lifetime limits on health benefits, phasing out annual dollar limits on health benefits, prohibiting preexisting condition exclusions for children under age 19, prohibiting rescissions (cancelling insurance, except in cases of fraud or intentional misrepresentation), covering preventive services without cost-sharing, expanding coverage of emergency services, allowing choice of primary care provider, allowing choice of pediatrician, and allowing access to obstetricians and gynecologists without a referral.
– The District of Columbia and 11 states: California, Delaware, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin—passed a new law or issued a new regulation on at least one early market reform.
– 15 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas—issued new subregulatory guidance, such as a bulletin to advise insurers of the reforms.
– 11 states: Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming—reported that regulators were actively reviewing insurer filings for compliance with the reforms even though the state had not otherwise passed a new law or issued new regulations or other guidance.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Why don't you just link a Communist Party USA article.
You also have confirmed what I have said in the past...You are so far to the left, that even left-leaning moderates look extreme radical right to you.
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
Why don't you just link a Communist Party USA article.
You also have confirmed what I have said in the past...You are so far to the left, that even left-leaning moderates look extreme radical right to you.
I guess Buck had nothing of substance to post... so he posted 'nothing'.
Like it or not... Obama care is creeping into our States long before it's mandated by the Federal programs.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Supreme Court hearing on individual mandate tees up blockbuster decision By Lee Ross Published March 27, 2012 FoxNews.com
The Supreme Court hearing Tuesday on the controversial federal health care law will be one for the history books. After presumably clearing away a technicality which was the focus of the in-the-weeds opening day, the justices are getting down to the indisputable linchpin of the entire health law challenge and the matter that will most likely end up making legal history. Sandwiched on this week's Supreme Court docket of health care cases is Tuesday's examination of the individual mandate. It's the provision in the law requiring Americans to buy health insurance. And it could unravel President Obama's biggest domestic policy achievement if it's struck down.
The issue on Tuesday will present the justices the opportunity to determine how much power the federal government has in forcing Americans to purchase a product or enroll in a government program they might otherwise avoid. Washington lawmakers have never before used this power. Some say that's because it's never been this necessary; others contend it's because the authority doesn't exist. The justices will be looking at three significant constitutional areas to determine whether the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is lawful: the Commerce Clause, the Necessary and Proper Clause and the federal government's taxing power. The most prominent of these is the Commerce Clause, which gives the government power to regulate commercial activity among the states. ...................>>>>..................>>>>................Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politic.....appen/#ixzz1qJdGTD7B
Re March 27 AP article, “Supreme Court opens 3-day health care overhaul review”: I’m so tired of hearing that compulsory health insurance is against the law. We are compelled by law to have vehicle insurance if we want to own and drive a vehicle, and this insurance not only covers the vehicle but also mandates a certain minimum for bodily injury. Banks require you to have insurance before they will give you a mortgage. So it appears your car and your house are considered more valuable than your body, since up until now there has been no compulsion to insure it. And do these businesses know something that those who are against health insurance for all don’t? Yes, they know that stuff happens but you never know to whom. So everybody shares the cost to help pay for the unpredictable and unfortunate. Sort of shared barn raising in days past, and a form of being your brother’s keeper for those who like a religious twist on things. You may get through life without your house burning or your car being in an accident, but I doubt anyone gets through without needing health care. So while the Supreme Court ponders their ruling on this, I hope it doesn’t go the way of Citizens United, where corporations were deemed to have the same rights as people and that decision is considered by many to be a mistake. But in any event, corporations don’t need health care. Also speaking of compulsions, education is compulsory to age 16 and everyone pays taxes whether they have children or not, and this continues your entire lifetime. It’s for the good of civilization.
You only need car insurance if you want to drive a car and mortgage insurance if you want to buy a house. How would you like it if you had to pay for part of my car and mortgage insurance when you didn't own either? The taxes you pay to schools is to the State/local government not the Federal government so if you don't like what you're being charged you can move to a more tax friendly state.
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