Two fathers take on a near-crumbling UK social care system
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- The number of people receiving respite care has fallen by more than a third over the last seven years, according to a report released tomorrow from the health think tank, The King's Fund, seen by this programme.
Many charities and care providers say that respite is a critical part of the social care system, helping family members who are sometimes looking after wives, husbands or children 24 hours a day.
Our Economics Correspondent Helia Ebrahimi reports from the South West of England on two parents trying to protect respite care in their area.
Not only should there be more respite care homes, and all of them FOC, every person who cares for another adult 24/7 all year round, should get 4 weeks paid leave per year. They’re working more than a full-time job _and_ it’s unpaid.
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Sometimes I wonder how a rich country such as the UK can be so cruel and selfish in social policies. It really astonishes me
I truly appreciate this gentlemen's candor.
I am a 16yo boy and my mum works in Devon's council team, she is quite high at management level there and just had a 20% pay increase to help with inflation and rising cost of living We are ging to Dubai on holiday the 5th time, the end of this month (school holidays). I am very grateful to the residents of Devon supports us, without you we wont be able to have buy and experience nice things.
@@ghosthdel3098 You are trying way too hard dude
phenomenal reporting. A really grounded and down to earth look at a nationwide crisis
I cared for my severely learning disabled sister with no respite in 14 years...at one point I was also caring for my mum with dementia at the same time.... social services were a disgrace and this was before all these cuts....i sadly lost my sister due to medical negligence...my heart goes out to all unpaid carers..... you are the invisible army that holds everything together with no thanks or recognition.
Again austerity and the tories. People need to notice what's happening to every council... so where's our money going?
I don't like to defend the Tories but I think the baby boomers are the problem. There's never been more people over the age of 70 than there are now it wouldn't surprise me if that generation bankrupts the pension system, NHS and adult social care in the few year when they start turning 80.
Life was just like this under Labour. That's why tories were voted in, it didn't happen by accident.
@@meme4onenot true. I got a lot more respite under labour, tories came in, suddenly respite and overnight stays were no longer available in my area.
@@piddlydiddlyjust wait a few more months and you’ll realise they are both the same
@@dareemmanuel6079 I've seen labour, I've seen the tories, I'm not young, I've seen both multiple times, they are different.
The UK as a whole is crumbling. Very sad to witness... 😐😐😐
*being crumbled
My problem is the complete reverse. The council is trying to force me to have respite care because I haven't had a day off in 4 years. But because my mum is extremely violent, they want to put her on a ward with other patients who are also extremely violent. Where there's a good chance she's going to get attacked or she's going to attack somebody and spend a week in a padded cell.
If you are being threatened with having your power of attorney taken away because you won't follow stupid advice. With a massive smile on your face, tell them you're going to enjoy fighting them in court. It made them back down instantly the last three times they threaten me.😊
There should obviously be more appropriate institutions for her.
I am truly sorry your life is so tough . I hope the council will help you to find a better solution. You are clearly a very devoted daughter . Take care of yourself.
I work in Devon with similar families who face the same challenges. The figures are sadly increasing 😢
They need to sort out the special education system. The government needs holding accountable for its neglect towards SEND children. They have blood on their hands in some cases 😢
The past 10 or so years were critical for investing and developing the UK economy, but the Tories ploughed on with austerity.
Now, without sturdy infrastructure, UK is crumbling when facing several global & national shockwaves. But will future governments learn or are we doomed to crumble further?
What's funny is that all the money in the economy seems to be held by all the rich people who find ways to skim off of other people's work. They seem to want to take everyone's money that is needed for life.
convid1984 was cover for the biggest transfer of wealth in history
real people, finally
My ex neighbours were both disabled but the care system thought it was a good idea to house them in a two storey semi.
They bang about all night keeping me awake and it left me with no option but to take a break off work and move house.
It was the cheap option and they need proper care in assisted living.
My point is that lack of care and investment effects many more people than the people with disabilities.
How the f**k were they allowed to live like that without proper assessment? My conclusion is the system is badly broken.
I look after my son who is 20 who is on the autistic spectrum and has a list of mental health conditions as well as my who I help with my father who is 76 with diabetes and lost my mother in 2020 and almost died himself in 2009
And I also work in special educational needs I never get a break and I have health issues myself and get no help with social care but I do it because it care about what I do and for the people I care for
My worry is the government reopens institutions. as it's a cheaper model of care. 😢 Old school style
do you mean institutions? they already exist, they're called psychiatric wards and plenty of people with severe learning disabilities and/or autism are stuck on them, often for years.
@@piddlydiddly I am talking about old molde of care to what is available today. All about costs
@@Victoria-dk3nvthere are thousands of autistic and learning disabled people locked away in "private hospitals" like prisoners with no rights....it just isn't publicised... around 2000 in the UK
We're in neighbouring Dorset which is a big disaster zone too. If you dig just a little, you'll find that the reason for so many councils going under is a poisonous mix of slashed funding from central government and children's services taking so many children in to care that their overspend is bankrupting the whole authority. It's happening up and down the country. The powers given to children's services to interfere in family life have exploded under the Tory government, with schools spying on children and their families out of school hours. In West Dorset several new children's homes have been opened just in the last year.one of them specialising in babies!!! West Dorset is one of the richest and least crime affected parts of the country. It's hard to imagine that so many babies have to be taken from their families and put ina children's home, until you speak to families who've been torn apart by a social services department that has no higher authority & can do as it pleases. Until it happens to you or someone you know you wouldn't believe what can happen to a family who find that even the local government ombudsman are in despair at their own utter lack of any jurisdiction.
The workhouse?
Well, there is only one thing to do. We must cut the taxes of the richest 1% by 40%. This is the answer to all the problems that face us today. If things don't improve, then cut the taxes on the same people by 10% more. Oh yes, and don't forget to vote tory...at least once, more if you can manage it.
Millions funding wars…… leave its own people suffering..
Narration is like childrens tv
We are having more and more third world politics
Religions should stop being charities so enough fund is available for the councils to look after everyone.
Think you missed the difference between a charity and a statutory service there 🙂
@@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts I was more thinking of the certain religion who receive funds from Middle East to buy 500 churches and turn them into mosques. Also that they help the T and Islamist knowingly or unknowingly. And. Mosques are not open to non Muslims like churches and temples which are open to all.
Chuck wants you to starve
Increasing tax closer to 50% is how UK can survive! Yes it will be tough but how else can you help Zelenski, Navalny wife & refugee folks?
Please stop pretending there are no cheap food options - use Aldi & food banks. Collect fruit from the streets.
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