Care needs care now

My wife, Joan, was 83 when she went into a care home. Her experience was far from satisfactory.

 

At times, my wife was left up to an hour after activating an emergency alarm before any help came. Joan was never given the opportunity to participate in any form of activities. She was never even given a chance to discuss her care plan.

 

My wife's experience has opened my eyes to what could happen to me when I'm in care. But good quality care homes where I live are difficult to come by, expensive and have few vacancies.

 

That's why I'm standing with Which? as they confront the problems with the care home system.

 

Fred, Which? Campaign supporter