Following the death in hospital of an elderly resident of the Partridge Care Centre, Harlow, and the hospitalisation of two other elderly residents, I have issued the following statement:

"I am very concerned to hear of the tragic events at Partridge Court. For some time now I have been aware of problems there and a few months ago contacted Partridge Court and Essex County Council to express concerns about the treatment of a local resident.

I have been asked by the constituent not to publish their name. However, I have continued to work on their behalf with Essex County Council and the Primary Care Trust, and have asked for a full enquiry into these awful events.

Following talks with Essex County Council this has now been agreed.

My thoughts are with the family at this time."

by Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com