Councillor Pushes for Care Homes CCTV

A councillor pushes for the installation of CCTV in care homes following Runwood Homes scandal.

11:00 01 November 2018

Earlier this year, a study conducted by the University College London has revealed that some forms of abuse are taking place in 91 of the 92 homes it surveyed. This has prompted calls for the introduction of CCTV, a movement that is supported by Solihull Green Party leader James Burn, who has since joined calls from Conservative government ministers to introduce the plans which he says will prevent abuse and neglect.

 

He said: “In light of the Runwood Homes scandal, I’m calling on the Conservatives to require CCTV in care homes as part of their procurement process for care home places.

 

“In doing so, I’m joining MPs from all parties and Caroline Dinenage, the health minister, in suggesting this is a good plan.

 

“Abuse and neglect has risen over the last few years in care homes – apart from those who have CCTV installed to monitor staff.

 

“I am concerned the council knew about the problem in December and was working with the home to sort it out, yet by June the home was rated inadequate in all areas.

 

“This was after six months of the council’s knowledge and it working to improve the situation.”