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elder abuse

The Maypole Nursing home was run by two doctors Dr Jamalapuram Hari Gopal and his wife Pratury Samrajya Lakshmi who were both struck off after a GMC hearing in January 2006. The General Medical Council found them guilty of serious professional misconduct. Their actions were "inappropriate, irresponsible and inadequate". The private nursing home was forced to shut in March 2003 after an unannounced inspection. 27 patients died at the home during 2002, which was registered to look after 36 elderly and mentally infirm patients. There were 8 deaths during 2001. 80% of the death certificates - written by the two doctors who both financially benefited from the home and were responsible for the well-being of patients - gave Broncho-Pneumonia as the cause of death.

There needs to be stricter safeguards around care home management and swifter action by the CSCI (Commission for Social Care Inspection) to stop abuse and neglect in care homes. The CSCI needs to take proactive steps in intervening in care homes shown to be lacking proper standards of care for the most vulnerable members of society.

The elderly in our society deserve the very highest standards of care and nothing should be put before residents safety and quality of life.

If you want to discuss bringing a claim against a care home, please contact Partner Sarah Young on 01484 558838.