A report by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA) warns that fewer people than previously anticipated will benefit from the governments cap on the cost of residential care. The study found that just 8% of men and 15% of women entering care at the age of 85 are expected to reach the £72,000 social …
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Last week CQC published its business plan for 2014/15 to 2015/16. The plan sets out how CQC will make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care, and encourage them to improve. This is in line with CQC’s purpose. In particular, the business plan sets out CQC’s priorities …
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The Care Bill returned to the House of Lords this week for the consideration and agreement of amendments made in the House of Commons. The House of Lords has amended the Care Bill to give greater protection under the Human Rights Act to people whose care is arranged or funded by local authorities and also …
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CQC’s Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care Andrea Sutcliffe, announced yesterday at the Carers UK State of Caring Conference, that CQC will join forces with partners to strengthen roles and responsibilities in adult safeguarding. Andrea Sutcliffe said: “Safeguarding adults is everyone’s responsibility. It should not be difficult and confusing for the public and professionals, and …
The Regulators CQC, Monitor and the Trust Development Authority (TDA) have brought together guidance on special measures for trusts. Special measures apply to NHS trusts and foundation trusts that have serious failures in quality of care and where there are concerns that existing leadership cannot make the necessary improvements without support. CQC, Monitor and NHS …
The case of a dying woman who was not consulted before a ‘do not resuscitate’ notice, which was placed in her medical records is due to be heard in the Court of Appeal. The family of Janet Tracey, who died from terminal lung cancer in hospital, wants a national policy which requires patients and relatives …
One can debate the extent that legislation can ever truly change behaviour. Ultimately cultural change is driven by the values, commitment and ethos of an organisation’s leaders and workforce. However, placing an issue on a statutory footing does enhance its importance, particularly when it is expressed as a duty and is backed up by sanctions …
A Learning Disability Survey, carried out by the Health and Social Care Information Centre in response to Winterbourne View, has revealed that large quantities of anti-psychotic drugs are being used on residents with learning disabilities residing in hospitals or specialist units. Almost two thirds of residents are given anti-psychotic drugs on a regular basis rather …
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On 9 April 2014, CQC issued for consultation its Provider handbooks for residential and community adult social care. The consultation is open until 4 June 2014. The major change being consulted on is the new rating system for providers which is due to be introduced from October this year. Ratings The new ratings system is …
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