Staff from Linden House Care Home attended an event at 10 Downing Street hosted by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
They joined Somerset County Council and others from health and social care across the country for the reception to thank all who worked so hard during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Linden House staff recently shared the tragic impact of the pandemic on both staff and residents with Clinton Rogers in this video: Somerset Covid Catch-Up – Week 10: Coronavirus and care – YouTube
Meanwhile Anna Littlewood (pictured), Somerset’s Deputy Director for Adult Social Care, took the chance to highlight and praise the extraordinary work carried out in Somerset – and to check on progress of potential reform in the health and care sector.
She raised questions on social care reform with Gillian Keegan MP, the new Minister for Care, highlighting pay for care workers and the investment needed to create career structures.
Anna said afterwards: “It was great to have the opportunity for challenging, robust and honest conversation with the Minister.”