Rotherham's elderly step up campaign for a better deal

AN OLD folks’ group is asking Rotherham area MPs to back a campaign to guarantee better treatment for the elderly.

Rotherham Pensioners' Action Group has written to the borough’s three MPs asking them to sign up to back the Fair Care Campaign.

The campaign was launched by the National Pensioners' Convention.

RPAG has also contacted Rotherham Hospital’s chief executive and chairman and Cllr John Doyle, Rotherham Borough Council Cabinet member for adult social care, for support.

Part of the campaign is the Dignity Code, which aims to uphold the rights of older people as they become less able to care for themselves.

It requires that an individual’s wishes and values are respected and care is adapted to ensure their comfort and consideration.

The Fair Care Campaign wants a National Care Service, funded through taxes and running alongside the NHS.

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