Philippa Shirtcliffe, Head of Care Quality, QCS examines whether coronavirus vaccines should be made compulsory for care home staff. Should the coronavirus vaccine be compulsory
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A new report from the CQC has found a worrying variation in people’s experiences of ‘Do Not Attempt’ CPR (DNACPR) decisions during the pandemic.
The CQC and Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have agreed to work together to safeguard the wellbeing and rights of people receiving health and
Indoor care home visits from a nominated friend or family member resume today as part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
Nottinghamshire County Council left a man in a care home for five months without having regard for his basic human rights, a Local Government and
People with a learning disability and autism are more likely to accept a lower standards of care as a result of coronavirus, the CQC has
Care England, the largest representative body of adult social care providers, has issued its response to the CQC’s formal consultation on its new strategy. The consultation, which closed yesterday, sets out four themes designed to
A West Yorkshire care home has been rated ‘Inadequate’ after inspectors found “unsafe” infection prevention and control practices. Croft House care home in Ossett, which
A Leicestershire care home has been rated Inadequate by the CQC after an inspection found a resident physically and sexually assaulted other residents and staff
The Care Inspectorate has upgraded its rating for Mowat Court in Stonehaven following the implementation of a “robust action plan”. Mowat Court, which is operated by Care UK, was previously rated ‘weak’ following an inspection
