The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has called for national system change after hearing that autistic people, people with a learning disability and…
The Care Workers’ Charity has criticised the Care Quality Commission’s recent ‘State of Care’ report for not reporting comprehensively on the wellbeing…
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing problems in social care, including inequalities for people with protected characteristics, and highlighted the urgent need…
The Department of Health and Social Care has asked the Care Quality Commission to review how Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR)…
To achieve a good digital record system, providers should have records that are person-centred, accessible and accurate, says CQC in its new…
A CQC report on infection prevention and control (IPC) in 300 care homes has revealed that IPC for visitors is generally being…
The National Care Forum, Quality Compliance Systems and Standards Wise International have developed an audit tool which enables care providers to enhance…
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) says care staff must not be afraid to speak out during the COVID-19 crisis as it begins…
The CQC has set out good adult social care practice in COVID-19 management. Examples of good practice are given in four main…
The Relatives & Residents Association and the National Care Forum have created a joint statement setting out shared expectations and good practice…
