Regulator warns one in four social care services failing on safety
A recent study by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed that 23% of care homes, nursing homes and home care services require immediate improvement on safety, with a further 2% not meeting sufficient safety regulations. Regulators observed residents not getting enough time to eat and drink, and not being helped to the toilet quickly […]
Communities let down by skills crisis in care home
Clayton Recruitment’s specialist nursing division has urged all political parties to consider the care industry when finalising their manifesto pledges. The firm has highlighted that a quarter of all care homes are expected to close within the next three years and calls on the parties to ensure that homes are providing adequate provisions and services […]
Care Quality Commission outlines changes in fees for providers
The independent regulator of health and social care in England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has outlined fees that providers in health and adult social care in England will pay from April 2016. The announcement comes following a public consultation last year and will cover the costs of their regulation. CQC’s regulatory functions are funded […]
NHS ‘missing opportunities’ to learn from patient deaths…
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that the NHS is ‘missing opportunities’ to learn from patient deaths and that investigations are inconsiderate of patients’ families. As part of a national review basing its evidence on visits to 12 NHS trusts; a national survey of all NHS trusts providing mental health, acute and community services; […]
Care home rights and expectations guidance published by the CQC…
Referencing cases recently reported on BBC Radio 4 and the Victoria Derbyshire Show on BBC 2 showcasing situations where loved ones had experienced visiting restrictions, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – together with partners – have developed ‘focused’ guidance to make providers aware of their obligations, and to help visitors feel ‘better informed’. The document […]
CQC issues £4,000 fine to care provider for failing to register…
A privately-owned care organisation that provided personal care services even though it was not registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as required by law has been fined £4,000. As it is an offence under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 to carry out a regulated activity without being registered with the CQC, the […]
Guidance for adult social care partners published…
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a good practice guide which aims to provide practical advice and help reduce the impact on people, and their families and carers, in the event of a care home closure. In partnership with NHS England (NHSE), the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), the Local Government […]
