A new report states that only 430 of 3,073 complaints and enquiries made this year were from people who arranged their care privately.
Regulation
The CQC has published a statement on when it will roll out its ‘transitional regulatory approach’ to monitoring and what it will involve.
Lauren Wilson, solicitor at Markel Law, argues the policy of not regularly testing CQC inspectors for COVID-19 poses a clear risk of spreading infection.
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 social care team at law firm Royds Withy King has come up with practical tips for dealing with whistleblowing disclosures.
The regulator said the inquiry will give a “national picture” of the impact of how home care was prioritised during the pandemic.
Employers must have robust whistleblowing procedures in place so that staff have the confidence to report them internally, an expert urges.
The regulator has stressed the importance of older and disabled people being able to access hospital care and treatment for COVID-19 and other conditions when they need it.
The government has instructed manufacturer Randox to recall its COVID-19 Home Testing Kit sent out to individuals and care settings.
The Health and Social Care Committee will consider increased pressures brought by COVID-19 and the resilience of services to cope with high levels of staff stress.