Thread by @rightsforresid2

Rights for Residents was set up by Jenny&Diane in Sept last year because after a heartbreaking visits to Jenny's mum they decided enough was enough & decided to do something - there was no other campaigning - this is a sample of what they have achieved

They set up a FB page and then the petition which now has over 200,000 signatures on it change.org/p/please-let-m… - it is never too late to sign

As momentum built so did the profile - first came @ExpressGilo who kicked the campaign into the headlines

https://twitter.com/ExpressGilo/status/1315554310181322752?s=20

and still is working tirelessly with us today

Visit our website - thank you @MulberryDesign and Join the campaign - fighting and campaigning for ALL in CARE #essentialfamilycarer #rightsforresidents

rightsforresidents.co.uk

then @eleanorhayward and the daily mail joined the fight and made it their Christmas Campaign

https://twitter.com/eleanorhayward/status/1326653773889105920?s=20

we have also had coverage and support from many others @allisonpearson @JuliaHB1 @PaulBrandITV @GMB @thismorning @JayneMcCubbinTV @_alicebeer to name but few - our members have been on every channel - sharing their stories - we thank them

we have had articles in the Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Mirror and more - we have organised regional and national radio interviews, appeared on all major news channels and have joined forces with fellow campaigners @ChrScotland @JohnCampaign @JulieannNally @relresuk

we have a campaign video -
rightsforresidents.co.uk/video/ a poem to @MattHancock

@georgegallmusic recorded a song for us - sadly some of those in the photographs are no longer with us but we will always remember them

https://twitter.com/rightsforresid2/status/1322923163479658496?s=20

our #stilllockedaway thread so powerful

https://twitter.com/rightsforresid2/status/1322923163479658496?s=20

we are supported by @julesstorr who we thank for open letters, we speak regularly with care home mangers who are doing all they can @donnapierpoint @AdamDPurnell @BunterDawn @_mark_topps @saralivadeas - it is always important to speak to everyone and hear all sides

@RuthieHenshall has joined the campaign and is sharing her story - thank you #rightsforresidents
express.co.uk/celebrity-news…

We thought there was hope when we were all told we could hug our loved ones at Christmas and a #pointlesspilot was launched in 20 homes that came to - nothing - most did not even get a visit let alone a hug express.co.uk/news/uk/136361…

we have had meetings with Ministers, MPs, Government Advisors, the CQC, NCF, our members have had meetings with councillors, local authorities, local public health authorities, care home mangers and other campaigns -

we have the support of @leicesterliz who is doing all she can to help us - along with @HarrietHarman and others on the @HumanRightsCtte to get #essentialfamilycarer enshrined to law

https://twitter.com/HumanRightsCtte/status/1356872152344100866?s=20

we are not a national charity, we do not get government funding, we do not have a CEO, a large campaign & media team or any employees, just passionate members working together who want to see their loved ones. We do rely on donations gofundme.com/f/Cant-smile-w…

we still need your help - this must not be made a political point scoring issue - these are our loved ones and their right to live life as they should wish, seeing their families, get the best care and love they deserve, young or old - those in care need to live and love

What can you do to help us, continue what you have been doing, sharing, talking, speaking with your political representatives, shouting from the roof tops about our campaign and what we are doing, donate if you can - together we will all make a difference for now and the future

you can buy t'shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, teddies and more - all in the name of #rightsforeresidents
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As families with loved ones in care we have been let down many times from last July, by gov, by selective reading of guidance, by LAs, by the PH, by those that are meant to support us, but we will not stop - we are their voice, we are their memories - we are #rightsforresidents

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