Caring UK June 2019 by Script Media

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June 2019

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Green paper a priority says campaigner A CAMPAIGNER for the introduction of an adult social care voucher scheme is calling on backbench MPs to put pressure on the government to prioritise the social care green paper. John Woodward, OBE, pioneer of the childcare voucher scheme used by more than 600,000 people, is calling on backbench MPs to pressure the government into finally making clear its proposals on adult social care reform. The social care green paper, previously due after the Easter recess, has since been delayed to a summer spending review – which itself may be delayed until the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal has passed. John believes the only way left to get social care back on the agenda is for backbench MPs and the opposition to wield the same power they have over the Government’s Brexit deal towards social care. He said: “The only item on the government’s list is Brexit, because MPs have made their voices heard on this important issue. If MPs choose to wield their considerable strength against a minority government on this equally important issue, our social care system could be on a much more sustainable footing by now. “Just as Brexit led to MPs collaborating on a cross-party basis to force the government to bring forward meaningful votes and economic projections, MPs have

the power to do the same and force the government to bring forward desperately needed proposals on social care.” John’s proposals, backed by Care England, would deliver more money for the social care system without requiring excessive tax rises. Based on the innovative childcare voucher scheme, first introduced by Busy Bees in the late 1990s, adult social care vouchers would offer a tried and tested way of delivering more money for the system that can be supported by MPs across the political spectrum. Professor Martin Green OBE, chief executive of Care England, added: “Brexit or no Brexit, social care needs and deserves the attention of Parliament. For too long it has been the poor relation to the NHS which is very short sighted. Health and social care need to be integrated properly and funding solutions put into place. “A salary sacrifice scheme, as proposed by Busy Bees, is an innovative solution that if implemented could have many benefits as well as embracing intergenerational care” Adult social care vouchers would allow eligible taxpayers to sacrifice a portion of their salary to fund either their own or a dependant adult’s care, giving families freedom and flexibility, while reducing the burden on the taxpayer.

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Dolls prove therapeutic for home’s residents

BBC TV and radio presenter Lauren Laverne has been appointed as the ambassador for Music for Dementia 2020, a new campaign calling for music to be accessible to everyone living with the condition. Lauren, who hosts Radio 6 Music’ Breakfast Show, has joined forces with Music for Dementia 2020 to highlight the powerful impact music can have on people living with dementia. The campaign, which is also backed by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, aims to make music available to people living with dementia and their carers across the UK.

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LIFELIKE baby dolls are proving therapeutic for residents at a Teesside care home. Residents at Ingleby Care Home in Ingleby Barwick, have been benefitting from the dolls after a donation from a staff member’s mother. Amanda Houlden came across a doll therapy project on Facebook, where a post described the success for those living with dementia. She then asked her daughter Sarah McIntyre, a carer at the Hillcare run facility, if she thought the residents would have similar benefits before offering to make one. Amanda purchased the “real born baby doll” online, assembled and dressed it, before taking it to residents at the home. Doll therapy has many therapeutic benefits for the elderly, especially those with dementia, said home manager Carol Singleton. She added: “Some residents find enjoyment in just holding and being with the doll. For others, it might bring back fond memories of their own children. “They’ve even helped improve communication, activity levels and general mood.”

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