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The Role of Technology in CQC Outstanding

[ad_1] Using the right technology can help you shape the way you deliver care and improve the quality of care. In addition, you can demonstrate your standard of care to

Residents with ‘unexplained bruises’ found at ‘inadequate’ care home

[ad_1] Residents had “unexplained bruises” and one person had to wait more than 30 minutes to go to the toilet at a care home rated ‘inadequate’ by the CQC. Beechcroft

‘Near perfect’ care home rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC

[ad_1] Larchwood Care’s Badgers Wood Care Home in Drayton has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. The home, which provides residential care for up to 37 people, joined the top

Matt Hancock calls for end to social care funding ‘injustice’

[ad_1] Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has said pensioners should not be required to sell their homes to fund their care. Mr Hancock called the current funding practices

People placed at risk at understaffed care home

[ad_1] People were put at risk at a Leeds care home due to poor management and understaffing, the CQC has said. Wykebeck Court Care Home, which is operated by Bupa,

Head of care who binned residents’ medication handed custodial sentence

[ad_1] A head of care who threw elderly residents’ medication in the bin has been handed a custodial sentence and suspended for 18 months. Susan McIntosh deliberately threw away medication

Wigan care home takes cutting edge approach to dementia care

[ad_1] Worthington Lake Care Home in Wigan is adopting the latest technology and approaches to dementia care for its residents. The facility, which opened in March following a two-year Stirling

RMBI Care Co unveils plans for Wokingham care home

[ad_1] RMBI Care Co has announced plans for a new building on the site of is Lord Harris Court care home in Wokingham. Planning permission has been granted for a

Skills for Care recognises registered nurses’ contribution to social care

[ad_1] The responsibilities and contribution of nurses in social care have been recognised in a new initiative led by Skills for Care. For the first time, the strategic body for

Care UK appoints manager for new Cheshire home

[ad_1] Care UK have appointed Daniel Cole as home manager at Oakfield Croft in Sale, Cheshire. Daniel, who has spent over 20 years in the care sector, will lead the