Ask Sheila - Archive 
Sheila Scott OBE has now retired and therefore is no longer available to answer your social care questions. However, you might still find the answer you’ve been searching for down below.
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Sheila Scott OBE has now retired and over the years , prior to her retirement she has answered thousands of your social questions. You can still access the many questions below.
For Sheila Scott OBE as the former CEO of National Care Association (NCA), care is Sheila's life. She possesses a strong command of the issues facing the care sector informed by her long career as a nursing professional, the owner and manager of a care business, and as a leader in the care sector.
Please do get in touch with our team of specialists if you can’t see an answer to the question you may have and we will be happy to help.
Here at QCS we have an extensive panel of specialists with a wide range of knowledge and experience so don’t worry if you have a social care question you are struggling to find the answer to, our team are here to help.
Latest Questions
How do I determine staffing levels?
How do I find the correct staffing level for 23 clients, 5 with full hoisting needs nursing care. 10 full personal care?
PIR: Good practice or accreditation schemes/initiatives/networks
I have been asked to complete my Provider Information Return (PIR) and am concerned about the type of information required by this question.
Please list any good practice or accreditation schemes/initiatives/networks you are currently a member of?
What happens when a resident under dies under Deprivation of Liberty
Dear Sheila, I met another home owner the other day and she told me that if a resident dies in the home and there is a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards authorisation in place I haver to inform the Coroner if the person dies. Is this correct?
The Mum Test
I have been looking at the papers recently published by the Care Quality Commission and there are many references to the Mum Test. What is the Mum Test?
When will the new ratings system start?
When will the new ratings system start?
With the new inspection methodology will I notice any difference when the inspector calls?
With the new inspection methodology will I notice any difference when the inspector calls?
What is a KLOE?
What is a KLOE?
I have just heard from QCS that inspections are changing from 1 October. Could you please tell me the key changes I should be concentrating on?
I have just heard from QCS that inspections are changing from 1 October. Could you please tell me the key changes I should be concentrating on?
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