The Care Act: A Promise Unfulfilled for Unpaid CarersA decade has passed since the Care Act was introduced with the promise of revolutionising support for the UK’s unpaid carers. It was a commitment to acknowledge and assist the millions who, out of love and duty,...
The CQC Inspection: What can you expect?The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection is designed to assess your care service against its fundamental standards. Here's what typically happens on inspection day. 1: Inspector Arrival and Introductions The...
What are the best ways to smash your CQC inspection? To truly shine in your CQC inspection, start by immersing yourself in the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs). These standards for Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led care should be your guiding principles....
The importance of Standards-Based Software in Community CareCommunity Care is teeming with diverse providers – from social workers and nurses to therapists and home health aides. Each plays a vital role in supporting individuals with their health and well-being needs....
Assessing Your Current Digital Social Care Records SystemThe shift from optional to essential for digital systems in social care has been significant. Most providers are either utilising a digital system or are in the midst of implementing one. The pertinent question...
CQC Framework: Empowering Person-Centered Care for Learning DisabilitiesThe Care Quality Commission (CQC) is revamping how they assess care providers. This guide dives into what this means for learning disability services, with a particular focus on empowering...
Unlocking the Potential of Integrated Technology.The significance of digital tools in supporting social care providers, elevating care quality, and enriching lives is experiencing exponential growth. The shift from traditional paper-based care records marks only the...
The NHS Budget 2024 – A Balancing Act.The recent announcement by the UK government regarding the NHS budget for 2024/25 has sparked both hope and skepticism. As we dissect the numbers and implications, it becomes evident that this financial injection is a delicate...
How can Virtual Wards Empower and Support the Workforce?Virtual wards offer a unique opportunity for the health workforce to learn and develop new skills and competencies, such as digital literacy, data analysis, remote communication, and patient engagement. These...
How Virtual Wards Can Improve Patient Care and Save Resources.The benefits of virtual wards to the patient. Improved patient safety and quality: Hospital at home can reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections, medication errors, falls, and other adverse...
How to handle medication errors in care settings.Medication errors are one of the most serious and common risks in any care setting, especially for vulnerable people who rely on their carers for their health and well-being. Whether it's giving the wrong medication,...
Six people with Down’s syndrome have been hired to work in the Palace of Westminster. They are part of the WorkFit programme, which aims to improve the employment rate of people with #learningdisabilities. The Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has praised their talents...
