[Margaret Pilkington]

I think that sometimes we forget the valuable contribution that older people have made to our society......they are almost disposable.
Carers should be able to feel that they are doing something good and valuable, even though the rates of pay do not always reflect that.

Leadership should be emphasised too, with senior staff working alongside younger/junior carers.......demonstrating good practice.
Staff should also feel that their ideas are taken notice of and listened to...and maybe implemented if comfort and care beneffits can be realised......and I'm sure that in the best homes these things are probably what set them apart from the standard homes.