Just 14% of over-55s thought care has improved since March, compared to 29% of adults younger than 55
For most care providers, their CQC fees will remain the same as in 2019/20 and 2020/21, providing their registration or size does not change.
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Care managers introduced a range of measures to protect clients and service users despite increased pressures, the leaders said.
Leaders said that while they welcome how the CQC has highlighted the fragile state of the sector, the report lacks recommendations on what must change.
The CQC said the focus must now be on delivering a health and care system that works for everyone and that no one is left behind.
The report said the long-standing need for reform, investment and workforce planning in social care has been thrown into “stark relief” by the pandemic.
Concerns have been raised that elderly and vulnerable people were being subjected to DNAR decisions without their consent during the pandemic.
The CQC is also running a series of webinars on its strategy and transitional regulatory approach, the first of which will focus on adult social care.
The guidance outlines key factors that CQC expects providers to consider if they offer care for autistic people and/or people with a learning disability.
Although not mandatory, CQC expects registered care providers in England to register with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.