Right Care Right Deal

Right care, Right deal’ is the new joint national campaign launched to build public awareness and support for brave and innovative solutions for the social care system.

The Government has indicated that social care is an urgent political priority. In advance of an expected green paper in 2008, this campaign combines three of the UK’s largest charities working with older people, their families and carers to urge the Government to renew its vision for the future of social care in England.

What we want

We want a future where people can live their lives, their way; supported by a care system which is funded through a clear, simple and sustainable deal, entered into by the state, community, family and individuals.

In short, we want a social care system that:

• Enables people to assess their own needs and to choose the right support.
• Is better funded, sustainable and more efficient.
• Supports families and carers as an integral part of the system.
• Reaches more people, earlier.
• Offers individuals a fair, simple and consistent deal.
• Is easy to understand, access and use.

How you can help

To show your support for the campaign and receive regular updates on how you can get involved, sign up here or call 020 7239 1984. Further information on the campaign is available at www.rightcare.org.uk

We want every MP to show their support for the campaign. You can help by emailing your MP and asking them to sign EDM 1051. Further information and a template email can be found here.

This campaign is a coalition between Carers UK and it's partners :

Counsel and Care is a national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers. We do this by providing advice, information and financial support and by influencing future policies, services and funding. more...

Help the Aged is an international charity fighting to free disadvantaged older people from poverty, isolation and neglect. more...