‘WILL CQC CATCH US OUT?’ With the proposed move by CQC to short-notice inspections coming into force this month, how much leniency will be allowed for one-off issues? CQC’s intention to begin short-notice or unannounced inspections of substance misuse service providers will be a significant change for the sector, which has previously had notice of …
Following a recent report which revealed damning revelations about the social care system, more than 80 charities have asked Mr Hunt to use the forthcoming social care green paper to address these issues. The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) created a poll and more then 3,915 people have responded. Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age …
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As of 25 May 2018, a new law for data protection will apply in the UK and will see the enforcement of GDPR (General Dare Protection Regulation) across the European Union. Care home owners have until this date to get their data in check so that they can prove how they are protecting people’s data. …
CQC places a huge emphasis on the importance of person-centred care, particularly in relation to services caring for people with dementia. This is reflected in the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs) that CQC inspectors are required to answer during an inspection. It is important that providers are able to demonstrate and evidence positive dementia support …
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