Burnley MP speaks up for older carers

The event focused on older people’s views of social care and is part of Age UK’s campaign for a better social care system.

The reception was a chance for MPs to meet with older people to discuss how best to improve the care system to address these problems.

Mrs Cooper said: "This issue is now urgent. The Government has announced yet another consultation but of course the information about flaws in the present system is well-known and carers need the Government to take note and take action now.

"The carers here today have spoken clearly and from the heart. They feel that no-one cares for the carers, particularly when they themselves are older and have described some desperate situations which are quite simply wrong.

"No-one should feel forgotten, least of all those who are doing a vital job, and are fully deserving of our support. I hope that the Government really have listened today but warm words are one thing, what we need to see now is change for the better and quickly."