Today on the first day back in Parliament I asked a question to the Minister for Health, concerning Partridge Court Care Home.

I asked the Minister:

"A BBC Essex investigation into Rushcliffe Partridge Care Home in my constituency, has uncovered shocking allegations of abuse and neglect. Will the Health Minister urge the Care Quality Commission, to step in now with an enquiry, and take what ever legal action necessary to protect the elderly residents, and will the Minister meet with me and my constituent Lesley Minchin, whose relative has suffered from what has been going on in the care home?"

The Minister responded by saying:


"I certainly share the concern the hon. Gentleman outlined. BBC Essex reports of abuse and degrading treatment in this particular home, is a cause for concern. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) are due to publish a report very shortly, and I would certainly be happy to meet my hon. friend to discuss this matter further. This Government is determined  to shine a light on abuse wherever it is to be found, to root it out of the system, to make sure people are treated with dignity and respect and get the care they need."


by Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com