Margaret Butterworth Care Home Forum

The Orders of St John Care Trust Voting Campaign 2015

Sara LivadeasStrategy Director

Approach

Launched on National Voter Registration Day

Champion Workshops

People need a reason to vote

Ed Vaizey MPvisits Stirlings

Neil Carmichael, Stroud MP at Southfield

Andrew Smith, Oxford MP at Marston Court

Question TimeBrookside, Melksham

General Election Day

ImpactGreater participation in voting & political discussionsGreater voice and participation in care home life and

decisions Increased skills / confidence in supporting residents in

person centred conversations and approaches Raised wider awareness of residents’ rights Increased confidence and skills in facilitating involvement

and voice of residents