UKHCA policy director Colin Angel has commended the council for “acting quickly” when delivering government funding to providers.
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HRM Homecare Services, which provides care across Scotland's central belt, has received a globally-recognised quality management certificate.
The home care provider hopes the partnership with Care Improvement Associates will "super-charge" its journey to 'Outstanding'.
The ‘Taking Care’ charter has been launched by trade union GMB to tackle the lack of funding, poor wages and 47% staff turnover in the home care sector.
The provider said it’s now one step closer to achieving its mission to become the UK’s most trusted home care brand.
Brightening Lives, a home care agency supporting people with complex needs, has recently implemented eMAR to help them deliver safe and responsive care using CareLineLive’s Carer Companion mobile app.
The video, which features clips of carers supporting their customers, was launched to mark Professional Care Workers Week.
The regulator said the inquiry will give a “national picture” of the impact of how home care was prioritised during the pandemic.
The CQC said it will be moving towards a ‘Transitional Regulatory Approach’ to monitoring, which may include visiting providers.
Home Instead Senior Care has published five tips on how caregivers can help older people to adapt to new ways of living.