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Regional Variations in Care Home Quality in England (Independent Age)

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Variations in the quality of care homes, between regions and local authorities across England, have been revealed by analysis of CQC care home inspections data. It appears that the North-West of England may be the worst performing region in … Continue reading →

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Statistics Imply Improvements in Care Homes Sector (BBC News / CQC)

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) introduced a tougher inspection system for England’s 11,000 care homes in October 2014. While there are no grounds for undue complacency, nearly three-quarters of 372 care homes rated “inadequate” in 2014 have improved their … Continue reading →

Guidance on Use of Covert or Visible Cameras to Monitor Care (BBC News / CQC)

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission Guidance (CQC) has issued a short document offering guidance to people considering use of hidden cameras to monitor the quality of care in care homes, or hospitals, in England. Full Text Link Reference Triggle, N. … Continue reading →

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Care Homes: Improvements Required to Meet CQC Standards and Dementia Recognition / Diagnosis Goals (BBC News / BBC 5 Live / NHS England)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An online examination of Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection records from almost 10,000 care homes, performed by BBC Radio 5 Live Investigates and LaingBuisson (healthcare analysts), suggests that around 20% of care homes for older people in England failed … Continue reading →

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Clarity on Debate Over Use of Hidden or Visible Cameras to Monitor Care? (BBC News / CQC)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is expected to issue guidance in the new year for people wishing to install hidden cameras to monitor standards of their own, their friend’s or a relative’s care. Issues such as privacy and dignity … Continue reading →

Care Quality Commission Statement on Camera Use to Monitor Care (CQC/ BBC News)

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission has issued a statement about the potential use of cameras to monitor care. Full Text Link Reference Statement about the use of cameras to monitor care. London: Care Quality Commission, October 6th 2014. An Ofsted … Continue reading →

Posted in BBC News, Community Care, CQC: Care Quality Commission, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Local Interest, Management of Condition, National, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, Standards, Telecare, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Andrea Sutcliffe: Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, BBC Health News, Camera Use to Monitor Care, Care Home Abuse, Care Home Assessments, Care Home Inspections, Care Home Market, Care Home Regulation, Care Home Residents, Care Home Sector, Care Homes, Care Quality Commission (CQC), CCTV in Care Homes, Dementia Care in Care Homes, Home Care Inspection Programme (CQC), Ofsted-Style Inspections, Ofsted-Style Ratings for Care Homes, Surveillance to Monitor Care | Leave a comment

Care Quality Commission: Special Measures Approach for Care Homes? (BBC News)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The system of special measures, designed to improve failing hospitals in England, is likely to be extended to care homes. Full Text Link Reference Triggle, N. (2014). Hospital failure regime extended to care homes. London: BBC Health News, July … Continue reading →

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Under-Cover Work in Elderly Care Home Exposes Sub-Standard Care (BBC News / BBC One Panorama)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Eight staff members have been suspended from the Old Deanery care home in Essex after an undercover investigation by BBC Panorama found cases of malpractice and poor care. Secret filming for the “Behind Closed Doors: Elderly Care Exposed” Panorama TV … Continue reading →

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Tougher Financial Checks of Care Home Companies by CQC (BBC News)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to check the finances of the 50 and 60 largest care companies in England. Large providers of care homes and home care in England are to have their financial records scrutinised regularly in order to identify and avoid … Continue reading →

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Time to Listen in Care Homes, Dignity and Nutrition Inspection Programme 2012 (CQC)

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Care Quality Commission‘s second Dignity and Nutrition report concerning care homes has been published alongside that for NHS hospitals. The CQC inspected 500 care homes, including 422 homes providing dementia care. It found that 84% of care homes respected … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Care, CQC: Care Quality Commission, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Management of Condition, National, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Abuse of Vulnerable Adults, Care Home Assessments, Care Home Regulation, Care Homes, Care Quality Commission (CQC), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Dignity and Nutrition Inspection Programme (CQC), Dignity and Nutrition Inspection Programme (DANI), Dignity and Nutrition Inspection Programme 2012 (CQC), Dignity and Nutrition Reports, Dignity and Respect, Elder Abuse, Experts by Experience (CQC), Homes Providing Dementia Care, Human Rights, Human Rights in Care Homes, Hydration and Nutrition, Independence, Malnutrition, Nutrition and Hydration, Nutritional Support, Religious or Cultural Backgrounds, Residential Care Homes, Respect, Respect for Religious or Cultural Backgrounds, Safe Staffing, Safeguarding, Short Observational Framework for Inspection 2, Staffing (Care Homes), Staffing Levels | Leave a comment

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