2010
R&RA participates in BIG CARE DEBATE Acting Chief Executive of Relatives & Residents Association, Judy Downey, participates in Care and Support Conference on 19th February.
Influencing Policy & Practice
In its role as a champion of care home residents, R&RA makes sure that it comments in detail on all official policy documents and reports that have a bearing on residents’ interests.
2009
R&RA responds to calls from the All Party Parliamentary Group Dementia Inquiry for evidence on the skills of care staff supporting people in care homes.
R&RA has responded to the consultation paper published by the forthcoming Care Quality Commission (CQC) on its proposed enforcement policy relating to registered care services.
2008
R&RA comments on the government's consultation report on Care, Support and Independence
The R&RA has responded to a call for comments on proposals for radical reforms of the social care system.
R&RA’s conference on health and wellbeing in care homes on 16 July
R&RA’s conference looked at the problems associated with providing health care in care homes. Les Bright’s plenary address explored the reasons why people worry about their relatives’ care.
R&RA's Briefing on Health & Social Care Bill
R&RA has prepared a briefing for the second reading of the Health & Social Care Bill in the House of Lords. It expresses concern that the new regulatory system set out in the Bill which merges the Health Care Commission and the Commission for Social Care Inspection will provide less protection for care home residents than at present.
R&RA submission to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia Inquiry Call for evidence
R&RA responded to a call for evidence on the use of anti-psychotic drugs in care homes for people with dementia.