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Campaigning Caregiver: Fighting for Elderly Rights in Nursing Homes

Meet Ann Gamble, a 70-year-old 'Carer Extraordinaire' advocating for better care in nursing homes. After uncovering neglect and abuses at her mother's facility, she took action, engaging with health authorities and management to demand improvements. With her extensive research and unwavering dedication, she's determined to ensure the dignity and well-being of all residents. Join Ann as she navigates the complex world of elder care, serving as a voice for the voiceless and a beacon of hope for those in need.

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Campaigning Caregiver: Fighting for Elderly Rights in Nursing Homes

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  1. Ann Gamble (70 years old) ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ Mother with Alzheimers (94 years old)

  2. Ann Gamble (70 years old) ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ Mother in a 64 bed, company owned nursing home for 1 year Approx cost per resident = £600 per week % Beds Re-habilitation (Health Trust): % Residents: % Elderly mentally infirmed: % Respite: Accommodation = 10/10 All en-suite facilities Level of Care = 2/10 Basic human rights violated

  3. Ann Gamble (70 years old) ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ Spoke to Acting Centre Manager Wrote to Acting Centre Manager Completed Questionnaire – from company owners Enclosing Report – explaining low scores Covering Letter – headed ‘Neglect, Poor Hygiene, Unhealthy Diet’ Copied to CX/Mg Dir of company (England and Ireland); CX RQIA; Senior Management Health Trust Explained Interest in older peoples’ issues + campaigning group

  4. Ann Gamble (70 years old) ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ Immediate response Health Trust Letters Nursing Home Sen Mgmt & Mgr RQIA Meetings Ann Gamble (70 year old ‘Carer Extraordinaire’), Trust and Nursing Home management

  5. Ann Gamble (70 years old) ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ Research in advance of meetings • Papers for meeting (Nursing Home management) • All RQIA reports from 2009-2012 (Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority) • Lengthy conversation – RQIA Inspector • ‘In Defence of Dignity’ within Nursing Homes (Human Rights Com) • 2 x Department of Health Nutrition Guidelines

  6. Ann Gamble (70 years old) ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ No change in care at all – 2 months Q. Was there similar ‘abuse’ of other people residing in this nursing home? A. Yes

  7. Ann Gamble (70 years old) ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ Now I feel like: Ann Gamble – Secret Agent 00’70! Had a meeting with ‘M’ (in Health Trust) Nursing home is now temporarily closed to new residents / patients

  8. Ann Gamble (70 years old) ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ Q. Why did I become ‘Carer Extraordinaire’ plus ‘Secret Agent 00’70’? A. • I love my mum • I am a voluntary member of a campaigning group – Age Sector Platform – which represents 200,000 older people in Northern Ireland and has a Pensioners Parliament each year. • I also care about all residents in nursing homes, in particular, because they are afraid to speak out (as are their relatives) and I support their rights to fair and equal treatment. • I hate injustice – I am a voluntary member of other committees, in Health (3), Transport, PSNI, Patient & Client Council

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