Please feel free to leave your comments here. Links to commercial sites and products will be removed. Thank you! David L A tragedy. I admire your gumption (and obviously motherly love) for putting this site together. A donation is on it\'s way. We need to stop these sort of things happening full stop. Stockport England Thursday, 5-1-2006 @ 19:52 GMT Natasha As a carer for the Aged and also the Disabled never ever would I leave a client whilst being bathed or showered. It is absolutely appaling the standards that they must keep. It should not ever come to death or injury due to the sake of a cup of tea!! We look after people in this industry dispite physical or metal capacity! No one should be left alone like that. Once you start to attend to someones needs the job must be finished first, never leave a person alone like that. Herrendous. God bless you Malcom. <excel1980@hotmail.com> South Australia Australia Sunday, 6-2-2005 @ 4:31 GMT D. Rivers I've just found your site and am appaled at what goes on in these community caring places. Why do we never see lists and reports of these horrendous failings published by the government or the press. Shrewsbury England Sunday, 28-11-2004 @ 15:44 GMT Wendy Gibson I have has dealings with Salford Social services and they don't give a fig about your feelings they just ride roughshod over them. all they see are the Ģ signs Not the human beings in question, they certainly don't have any feelings and because they are desperate for foster homes they are willing to place kids anywhere and they stop the children from seeing their parents with whom they feel safe with and then plaqe them in places where there are other children who beat up your child and they trivialise it, but if it were to be me who did it they would jump on me no questions asked. They are hypocrites and are so far up each others a***s that they can see the sunshine. they are hard hearted, unfeeling and cold. They put you through years of hell and when they realise that they don't have a legal leg to stand on they send your child home and drop you like a ton of bricks and any minute support that you USED to get stops.Keep up the good work Bren and don't let the b******s get you down if Malcolm had been their son they would make a lot of noise and pushed and shoved people to find out why, but when it's not there child they don't want to know. Wendy xxxxxx <harrietgibson2002@yahoo.co.uk> Worsley, Salford United Kingdom Friday, 13-8-2004 @ 15:3 GMT Karen Allison How many times have we heard 'this must never be allowed to happen again'? and yet abhorrent incidents (sorry I cannot find words strong enough)such as this will continue to happen throughout the country...why? The people responsible for monitoring private and public sector agancies are sometimes as bad as the abusers... Take a young girl in ill health, raped by a work colleague while he was high on cocaine, which his manager had supplied to him. Add a new law that states that she cannot use her illness as evidence for not fighting against him. Then mix together with missing CCTV footage and 10 of the rapists colleagues given time off to go and hear the sickening details of the rape And Just for good measure Let these people be employed at The Charities Commision in Liverpool ........ I wish I knew how to contact Donald McKintyre and plead with him to investigate this, afterall these 'people' are responsible for monitoring care homes and other charitable organisations. Who is watching the watchers? My heart goes out to Malcolm and his family x <ka55@btinternet.com> Birkenhead England Tuesday, 15-6-2004 @ 19:58 GMT sarah rowley i am no relation to Malcolm but am deeply distraut by what i have read i work for a private nursing ageny as a liason officer and we provide care into the community for learning and physical disabilities and i have to say that we pay lots of money to the ncsc to be registered with them and we get inspected at least once a year, to ensure our staff are trained and information is documented and retained correctly with the correct follow ups, assesments and inductions, i have noticed that nhs homes and private homes supported by social services are not so good at all these policies and they are over looked greatly by ncsc, they only seem to support the private companies that are paying the over priced costs per month and negleting the ones that dont i blame the government for not insiting that everyone is registered with ncsc including social services as dom auxiliary workers, then they would have to inspected at least once a year. keep up your good work and i will be actively registering on your site. sarah gloucestershire England Monday, 12-4-2004 @ 12:21 GMT A & C Robinson Our son was a resident in one of the homes featured in Donal Macintyre's latest programme. Although we made complaints to the Registration and Inspection Unit and carried them through to an independent tribunal where our complaints were upheld, it made no difference. Our complaints were about the very things Donal showed as continuing to happen in this care home some 7 years later. It is our belief that agencies such as the National Care Standards Comission should set an example and act accordingly to stamp out the abuse that is still happening to vulnerable people. What we see in reality is something quite different. We see very little action, if any, being taken and the vulnerable person is left unprotected. Bristol Sunday, 4-4-2004 @ 16:44 GMT Richard Hope hi i am a friend of ben rowley's i and devistated with what happend and want to see justice United Kingdom Monday, 22-3-2004 @ 18:27 GMT suana my nane is SHauna. i have a downs syndrone for mauny yaers now. i get esstremly upset when thise poeple are calling us bad nanes. i thanck for. your help always.thanck again shauna. bill England Wednesday, 10-3-2004 @ 21:13 GMT Danielle Parks I have a relative who works in a mencap residential care home for adults, some of the stories of staff attending the residents with no training in even something as basic as health and hygiene and first aid are very worrying. It is all just out there waiting to happen and if a nationally recognised charity can operate like this, I wonder if the people who support the charity realise that their money is going to funding workers who only have the ability to sit and drink tea all day and iron the odd shirt through lack of training and man management. By all accounts a lot of the staff just see the job as free board and lodgings whilst their wages are a bonus as someone who actually contributed to Mencap I would think very carefully before giving to this organisation again Liverpool England Monday, 28-4-2003 @ 16:23 GMT alan@june armistead glad to see your are keeping up the fantastic work. thank you for all your support,all our love alan@ june. <alan@uknet.com> stretford Wednesday, 12-3-2003 @ 23:33 GMT Rob Clark i don't know what to say, what a devastating tragedy. My thoughts are with the family and I do hope that one day you get the apology that you deserve from Social Services. The fines imposed by the courts are a joke as, as you say the money is coming out of peoples taxes, surly someone should be call to account over the matter. I understand nothing will bring Malcolm back to you but I do hope that you are able to come to terms with his death for your own sake. God Bless and Best Wishes <rob.clark@o2.co.uk> Orpington Kent England Sunday, 9-2-2003 @ 18:16 GMT Ben Rowley keep at it bren you are doing a great job Hope to see you soon Ben <www.ben.r88@btopenworld.com> bolton,lancs England Sunday, 26-1-2003 @ 15:31 GMT Ben Rowley As being a relitive of malcom's i am sad to what has happened and i had seen more of him.In my thoughts i am pleased what mrs.b rowley is still doing for her son and i hope the more money will be raised for malcome trust fund <www.ben.r88@btopenworld.com> bolton,lancs England Sunday, 26-1-2003 @ 15:26 GMT E Jackson Congratulations on attracting the renound journalist Donal McKintyre as your new Patron. I was pleased to read you have such a respected & passionate "Champion" of vulnerable people and their rights raising the profile of your work. Macclesfield Saturday, 30-11-2002 @ 15:41 GMT Ian While I have every sympathy with you regarding the very sad loss of your son and pray that I never have to face such a terrible situation, I wonder if it is wise that you name two individuals on the web and cast doubt on their suitability to continue in their current employment. One of them, according to the papers, had no direct responsibility for the care of your son, as she apparently had other duties to perform, but she is mentioned a number of times on the page. I think that your attack on two individuals may weaken your case overall. Manchester Thursday, 28-11-2002 @ 14:26 GMT Sam Howard Keep going Bren -your star will shine bright. Good luck with the case coming up soon, you are often in my thoughts. BIG HUG Sam XXXXX <showard@scs.tv> Warrington England Wednesday, 13-11-2002 @ 8:36 GMT Rachel I found your story very moving as i lost my 3 year old niece to meningitis just over a month ago. My niece became ill while on holiday in Cyprus & i have to say that from the story i heard from my sister... well i am appalled at the lack of medical attention my niece received. Let's hope there is some justice for all who suffer as a result of medical negligence! <yorkshire_terrieruk@yahoo.co.uk> England Friday, 18-10-2002 @ 23:11 GMT Lucy Higson This is a tragic story. This lad died due to peopleīs lack of care. The people responsible for Malcolmīs death must be held accountable and charged accordingly. This is only justice which is Malcolmīs right. Spain Saturday, 12-10-2002 @ 16:3 GMT R.Higson I to have dealt with Salford Social SErvices. Their attitude to client safety is appalling. This is an excelent site and should be supported by all. Next time it could be your relative if this neglect is not stopped. Keep up the good work. Spain Saturday, 12-10-2002 @ 16:0 GMT MUGU JOE,LAGOS,NAIJA I LOVE THIS SITE.G MEN TAKE NOTE. <MUGUJOE@GUY.COM> lagos,naija Nigeria Wednesday, 9-10-2002 @ 9:0 GMT Simon Kell Brenda Never give up the fantastic ground breaking work! It will be worth it in the end - I'm sure!! Lots of love & luck Siy xxx <skell@scstv.com> Warrington England Wednesday, 18-9-2002 @ 12:10 GMT Sam Howard After recently meeting Brenda and Yvonne Rowley I learned of the tragic circumstances in which their beloved Malcolm died. I would like to offer my sincere support with the case and hope that the perpetrators involved are brought to justice. After all justice for Malcolm and the many other involved in these atrocities should not be ignored any longer. My love to all the family Sam xxxx <showard@scstv.com> Warrrington England Wednesday, 18-9-2002 @ 12:7 GMT tony brindle Hi Brenda Hope all is going well. Any news on funding for the trust so that you can employ some staff? Keep up the good work Regards Tony <tonybrindle@hotmail.com> huddersfield England Thursday, 15-8-2002 @ 11:30 GMT fred wall good informitive site. about time the world was shown the the poor standard of care recieved by the disabled in britain today. keep up the good work Brenda. manchester England Thursday, 1-8-2002 @ 20:30 GMT Tony Dilworth Brenda,is a true fighter for justice,and I wish her well in this campagne for Malcolm's mishandlers,(to put it lightly,) to be brought to justice for this crime... If we all sat back and did nothing when this kind of thing happened,then,all kinds of misdeeds would go unnoticed and,we all know what that would mean.I need not remind people of a certain DR ,recently put away for life.Keep up the fight Brenda,we are all with you.God bless your family,and your self. Tony Dilworth Chorley...... <tpian@aol.com> Chorley Lancs England Thursday, 18-7-2002 @ 21:26 GMT Mrs Naomi Mckeown Having read the harrowing story of Malcolms death, I would like to make a small donation on the 4th Anniversary of his death. Wishing you all the luck in the world with your fight for justice. Naomi and Damian McKeown. <nc001d9995@blueyonder.co.uk> Manchester England Wednesday, 17-7-2002 @ 12:32 GMT alan armistead thank you for all your support over the last two years.all our love alan june hannah&arielle.see you soon. <alan@armistead.freeservw.com> manchester England Sunday, 21-4-2002 @ 20:14 GMT alan armistead thank you for all your support in the last two years with my mums case. all our love alan june hannah & arielle.see you soon. <alan@armisteadm328nhfreeserve.com> manchester England Sunday, 21-4-2002 @ 19:58 GMT Ruth Windsor You are to be commended for a site with information that is empathetic and truly helpful to parents and relatives of people who are in care under the monitoring of local authorities. My personal experience is similar, though my husband developed a rare and very disabling disease that left him with the same abilities as Malcolm, though a very bright adult. He died of nursing negligence in a care home placement that was joint funded by health and social services. I told the funders of my concerns about his care, and also made complaints to the care home manager and chain Chief Executive, to no avail. Rather than sue the care home chain, nine months after his death, I am still pursuing them to develop the care and communication guidelines they promised.....so that the negligent care cannot happen to anyone else. We have put a link to your site from our own site, Caring Matters, www.caringmatters.dial.pipex.com. I founded Caring Matters as a result of the many challenges I encountered when caring for my English husband. I was raised in the States and had no idea what help was available nor what our rights and responsibilities were. Hopefully our web site complements yours in that we deal with the rights and responsibilities related to long-term care. <info@caring-matters.org.uk> London England Sunday, 2-9-2001 @ 9:9 GMT Gareth I still blame the management ultimateley for this tragic occurr ence. The carers cannot legallly be named but the last person that put a message here did that ! (Be Careful) I <fromgareth@aol.com> Manchester England Saturday, 25-8-2001 @ 21:3 GMT petra vistos Malcolm's story is so sad. It is a disgrace that Salford Social Services have been allowed to blatantly cover up for the carer. The carer is guilty of manslaughter and should be charged. Would she have left her own child in a jacuzzi alone? The people of England should be ashamed that they have allowed this injustice. In Malcom's memory and for all other helpless people that are suffering or dying in care someone must do something to stop this. Thils would not be allowed to happen in my country. Please Mrs Rowley do not give up now, for the sake of all disabled and in Malcom's memory keep fighting until Salford Social Services are charged with Manslaughter but more importantly until the carer is held accountable for Malcolm's death and faces her actions in a court of law charged with Manslaughter. Greece Friday, 24-8-2001 @ 15:58 GMT Cathy Malcolms story is very sad but unfortunately does not surprise me. As the mother of a 10yr old girl with spastic quadraplegia and severe learning difficulties I have learnt never to leave her alone when she is in hospital. I have caught nurses trying to give her the wrong medication, feeding her while she is lying down, or not bothering to feed her at all. Just some common sense and a little respect is all we ask for. England Thursday, 16-8-2001 @ 18:28 GMT Stuart Don't give up now!! <stuart.wheeler@btclick.com> Radcliffe England Monday, 13-8-2001 @ 21:36 GMT Mike rowley Carry on with your fight against Salford corporation I like yourself have been a victim of the clever solicitors that Salford employ The council have proved to me that they are heartless. <mikejuliejoyce@ic24.net> Bolton England Monday, 13-8-2001 @ 17:57 GMT Traude It was very sad, to hear your story,but mine is not less painful,as I lost my disabled son only 3 month ago,and he was found by a carrer dad in bed.There is a inquest at the moment as we are not happy with coroners finding.He was only 33 years old, and was healthy and happy 3 day befor.He never had a epylepsy fit and was not depressed as the autopsy statet.well, I will stay tuned.He was so lovely, and was always happy.But I want give up until we know what happened. Australia Tuesday, 24-7-2001 @ 8:23 GMT Heather Woods Heavenly Site <wood.h@msn.com> Sheffield England Saturday, 30-6-2001 @ 0:39 GMT David Wilson Rowley My Father, who was in a nursing facility suffering from Alzhiemers, was locked outside (by accident they said) It rained, and he contracted pnumonia and then passed away. I lost my wife Nancy Rowley from an auto accident, and can only guess how much it hurt you to lose Malcom. I only thank God for the Lord Jesus who can bring us all together again through his marvelous grace. I will pray for you, and for justice in your situation <kjv-only@sounddoctrine.com> Bismarck, North Dakota United States Tuesday, 19-6-2001 @ 1:19 GMT Lynne Elwell I am so sorry and so angry to hear what happened to your son, my daughter was injured in special school some years ago. her leg broken in 3 places. we fought to find the truth for years. <lynne.partners@virgin.net> Rossendale, Lancashire England Monday, 28-5-2001 @ 20:43 GMT Rob & Sue Field This is a very well presented web page and highlights very movingly what happened to Malcolm. Hopefully it will help to eliminate this happening in the future. Leeds England Sunday, 22-4-2001 @ 14:13 GMT Jo Peirce I'm researching into the provsion of care for children and adults with disabilities and found Malcolm's very helpful, thank you for sharing your story with others and I hope everything that you campaign for works out for the best. Wishing you all the best for any future developments. Bournemouth Wednesday, 28-3-2001 @ 13:42 GMT claire well presented site <clair@freddy.com> london England Saturday, 17-3-2001 @ 23:11 GMT V.Haigh Your real value to people is that you ARE independent and don't have to worry about the hand that feeds you as other charities so often do. I wonder if you have any information on ilegal organ retention as a percentage of the population with disabilities or in "Care" against the "generalpopulation". I suspect they are discriminated against in death as in life. <vhaighp@aol.com> Yorks Monday, 5-3-2001 @ 13:50 GMT John Allan My wife Penny & I have just discovered your site (a friend told us). We lost our own son in 1999 while in a private care home funded by social services and are going through our own battles for justice. We certainly give our moral support. We may contact about doing more <JAllan4803@aol.com> Somerset England Saturday, 3-3-2001 @ 18:51 GMT Alyson McLaren Dear Brenda and Family, heres wishing you all the luck and all the love from the bottom of my heart. Thinking of you constantly and praying that one day justice will prevail. All my love and more .... Alyson McLaren <amclaren@crc.org.uk> London United Kingdom Thursday, 22-2-2001 @ 17:11 GMT Gareth I worked as a carer with Malcolm until 1995. I bathed him and dressed him and generally saw to his needs, and I would like to express the word "Needs" as opposed to " Rights" I have expressed my opinions to Malcolm's Mother about my disdain concerning the management at the time. It seems to me that to become a manager in social services you have to be a "Blue-Eyed Person " I have worked with very intelligent carers who should have been in charge . The managers at the time are now doing something else. I know that Salford is guilty. Tuesday, 30-1-2001 @ 23:28 GMT Gareth I Will miss Malcolm's laughs. <web_smart@supanet.com> Manchester England Friday, 12-1-2001 @ 2:19 GMT Mark David Rowley I am Malcolms younger brother and am very dissapointed with the injustice that has been done in the case of my brothers death I know that he died in somebody elses care and he could do nothing about it I know there have been other cases where neglect has taken place and cannot understand why nobody does anything about it if everybody knew all the facts they would be very shocked to see the extenct of the neglect on the carers part.My brother died through their actions. Manchester England Tuesday, 9-1-2001 @ 22:44 GMT Digby Dinsdale I am a carer involved in a dispute with a so-called 'nursing home'. Fortunately no death occurred. My heart goes out to Malcolm's family. With what I have seen so far, what I have read does not surprise me, the closing of ranks of the 'authorities' etc. You ask if the cases in Manchester area are indicative of the UK as a whole. I would say YES. I have come across FIVE more cases from each corner of the country, some involving the death of the 'cared for' person. There are some very good nursing and other homes, but, there are also some very bad ones. They should be ROUTED OUT and closed down. <de3de@hotmail.com> North Yorkshire England Thursday, 28-12-2000 @ 21:22 GMT Sheila Clark To Brenda and family We're proud of the fight for your son Malcolm and our nephew. Will never give up and will alawys be there for you. Manchester United Kingdom Monday, 6-11-2000 @ 9:9 GMT Lynn Greenfield Keep this fight going, you deserve justice for this appaling tragedy. I wish you all the best in your venture. <lynn@orion-group.co.uk> Berkshire England Wednesday, 1-11-2000 @ 14:27 GMT keith taylor good luck with this very worthwhile cause reading Wednesday, 1-11-2000 @ 13:18 GMT Samantha Blythe-Moore I don't think I have ever read such a heart breaking story.I really hope you find complete justice for your son's death. Best of luck in all you do <sam@orion-group.co.uk> Reading England Tuesday, 31-10-2000 @ 21:40 GMT Natasha Moore This a worth while cause, that should be supported by us all. Every individual has the right to justice, best of luck in your battle <tashamoore@aol.com> Birmingham England Monday, 30-10-2000 @ 20:16 GMT Donna Field I feel that there is no justification for leaving Malcolm alone in the Jacuzzi. I am deeply saddened that the two carers involved are still working. This is a tragedy that should never have happened and there is no excuse. <donnafield@usa.net> Wakefield Saturday, 28-10-2000 @ 14:1 GMT Diane Flynn This Trust, born from the death of Malcolm Rowley is inspiration to all those who are seeking courage to fight against injustice, indifference and neglect. I hope many people will benefit from its advice. It is surely deserving of support from all. I welcome this opportunity to speak out in support of its aims. Good Luck. Manchester England Thursday, 26-10-2000 @ 19:15 GMT Michele Chapman This is an extremely sorry tale and these incidents cannot be left to continue. I, personally, know of someone with elderly relatives in the "care" of Salford Social Services and the guests are left to their own devices on many occasions. How long before another death occurs without someone to take the full responsibilty for their "caring" actions? Thursday, 26-10-2000 @ 7:44 GMT Darren Paul Dyke Your story will curs without someone to take the full responsibilty for their "caring" actions? Thursday, 26-10-2000 @ 7:44 GMT Darren Paul Dyke Your story will touch the heart of millions, people should fight for whats right, and I know with the determination you have shown you will get the justice you seek, good luck in your work <mufc_champs@hotmail.com> Manchester England Thursday, 26-10-2000 @ 7:30 GMT Joanna/Scott McLellan This is a very moving story, hope you get the justice you very much deserve. This should never be allowed to happen again. Best Wishes to you all. Manchester Sunday, 22-10-2000 @ 18:49 GMT Rob I wish you all well. I hope the much needed advocacy work of your trust will ensure that vulnerable people do get the chance to play on a level playing field at long last. The existing complaints system stinks and is all one sided, though I expect you of all people already know that Mrs Rowley. <rob@cheshirebuildingservices.fsbusiness.co.uk> Sale Saturday, 21-10-2000 @ 10:55 GMT Lindsay Barnes Whilst I think that this website is an excellent idea, I cannot help thinking of how many carers I know of who actually have access to a P.C. I will tell poeple I know about it because I think it is what most carers would find helpful. I think you need to advertise more to maximise the useage of this potentially wonderful support network. Birmingham Saturday, 21-10-2000 @ 10:36 GMT B. Barker Have you thought about having a "whistle Blowers" page on this site? I know the NHS have one, but frankly I would not have confidence in using it just in case they traced you back. I know I sound a bit paranoid and I work in the NHS. I wonder then how users of it must feel. Good Luck in your advocacy work. Leeds Tuesday, 17-10-2000 @ 17:36 GMT Tanya Coutts I have a sister in law who is physically and mentally handicapped after having a car crash in Australia 9 years ago. Although I agree with a lot of what is written, I still think there are some good carers out there and we really shouldn't tar everyone with the same brush - there are also some very uncaring ones, but I feel this is just the same a nursing care. <tanya@mcin.net> manchester England Tuesday, 17-10-2000 @ 13:17 GMT Ronald Field I have worked with people who have Mental Health problems for years. I thought they were treated the lowest of the low. I have been very mistaken. What is occuring in care services is an outrage. People who discriminate like this must be made responsible!. Keep up the good work. I hope my small donation helps. West Yorkshire England Monday, 16-10-2000 @ 10:41 GMT Mark van der Merwe My comment on Malcolm's tradgedy is that the so called Carers should be held fully responsible as the word "CARER" say's it all. If i had to go to a Shopping Mall "information" section and they told me that sorry but they don't do "information" then who the hell does? In my opinion whoever is responsible, should pay, and should be made to feel that when they took on the job as "CARER" they were the "CARER" of someone that needed their help and "CARE" . It was'nt just another job but a job with a resposibility, love, dedication and "CARING" for those in need. I close by saying that i hope that this will never happen again and that my heart cries out for the Rowley family that was left behind to deal with this tradegy. I wish the Rowley family all the best for the future. <mvdmerwe@cmc.gov.za> Cape Town South Africa Monday, 16-10-2000 @ 8:43 GMT Alan smith A very worthwhile site. I quite agree with everything that you have said. Things like thhs should not be allowed to happen again., Salford England Wednesday, 11-10-2000 @ 16:38 GMT