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Older people paying the price for cuts to social care, says health think tanks

Older people paying the price for cuts to social care, says health think tanks

The care and support older people receive increasingly depends on their location and savings, according to a new report by The King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust. The study from the health think...
Health and social care experts team up to safeguard EU staff post-Brexit

Health and social care experts team up to safeguard EU staff post-Brexit

Health and social care organisations across the UK have joined forces in a bid to guarantee the status of EU staff. The Cavendish Coalition, comprising 29 health and social care bodies, will...
More support needed to help people self manage diabetes, says CQC

More support needed to help people self manage diabetes, says CQC

A report published today has said that diabetes sufferers are not receiving enough support to successfully self-manage their condition. The Care Quality Commission study, which explores diabetes...

CQC takes action to protect people at Southport care homes

Community Care Direct, Southport, Merseyside continues to be in special measures to protect people using this service, after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) again rated it as Inadequate following...
CQC takes action to protect residents at Liverpool dementia care home

CQC takes action to protect residents at Liverpool dementia care home

The Care Quality Commission has put Aaron Lodge Care Home, Liverpool into special measures following concern about the safety of residents.  Aaron Lodge, a residential dementia care home...
SWANTON CARE AND COMMUNITY CROWNED EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

SWANTON CARE AND COMMUNITY CROWNED EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

Adult social care provider, Swanton Care and Community, has been named The Employer of the Year (Independent) at The National Learning Disability and Autism Awards. Swanton CEO Dr Alison...
Older people ‘falling through the gaps’ because of poorly integrated care services

Older people ‘falling through gaps’ of poorly integrated care services

A CQC report has found that care for people with complex needs can often become fragmented during periods of transition. The Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers report reveals that despite...

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices awarded Outstanding rating by CQC

The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) in Milton, Cambridgeshire to be Outstanding overall following an inspection...

Government recommendations not improved care quality for terminally ill

A report published today has raised questions about whether government recommendations have improved the experiences of those living with terminal illness.  The report from Sheffield Hallam...
Solihull care home receives Outstanding CQC rating

Solihull care home receives Outstanding CQC rating

The CQC have praised the quality of care provided by a residential care home in Solihull, after an inspection carried out in January this year found the home to to be Outstanding. St Bernards...

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