25th Jan 2012: the Rescare Helpline has today received this email from Rescare’s friend Charles Henley:
In a recent posting on the Bulletin of my website ( http://www.learningdisabilitiesproblems.co.uk ) headed ‘The Enemy Within’ I made a desperate appeal for all who have been affected by the consequences of Government policies regarding support for people with learning disabilities and their families to sign Government ePetition: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/36834
As a consequence of this, and other appeals I have made in this respect, one of my contacts has drawn my concerns to the attention of her local MP, Amber Rudd, Hastings, who asked me for further details which I duly forwarded. Ms Rudd has kindly responded and has now advised me that she is raising these issues directly with the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP.
The numbers signing the petition are growing (thanks to all who have so far responded), but it is now more imperative that the extent of the problems should become undeniably obvious. Once again I appeal to all who care not just to sign the petition themselves but to lean on their friends, relatives, and all personal contacts make the internet a powerful instrument of salvation for the most vulnerable and deserving.
Do not forget that whilst my personal focus has been on day care the debate I am seeking covers all forms of carer support whether day care, residential care, respite care, DLAs, and Direct payments of any shape or form If you want to participate act now.
The constituent on whose behalf Charles has contacted Amber Rudd MP is a Rescare member. Charles Henley has now informed us that Amber Rudd is writing directly to the minister. We will notify you on this website of the questions asked and replies received, as and when the MP receives a reply, and ‘reports back’ to her constituent and Charles Henley.