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Abi Spence
Registration and Inspection SpecialistAbi has worked for and with Government agencies relevant to social care for the past 12+ years. Primarily with the Department of Health, Social Services Inspectorate, Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and since its inception the Care Quality Commission (CQC). As part of this long involvement Abi has developed a wide and detailed understanding of relevant issues and has worked closely with stakeholders such as people that use services, carers, providers, local government, the Department of Health, Ofsted and the Audit Commission. Read more
Posts by Abi Spence:
Out of the Box
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistFrom an inspirational picture of a coffin on social media, Abi explores end of life care… and beyond. I've had a...
Dying Matters Awareness Week
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistDying Matters Awareness Week, running from 2 - 6 May 2022, is a chance to open up the conversation around...
Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection – 17 March 2022
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistAbi Spence explains how you can get involved in the Remembrance Day that pays tribute to care workers and the...
How to help staff who are feeling the impact of rising energy costs
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistWant to help and understand how rising energy and food costs impact staff? Our QCS expert, Abi Spence, explains what...
QCS set to launch new podcast for registered managers
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistMeet Abi Spence, the voice behind our new monthly podcast aimed to help individuals that want to become registered managers...
How to beat the January Blues
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistBlue Monday, which falls on the 17th of January, is often referred to as the most depressing day of the year....
What a year that was
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistAbi Spence rounds up the year which once again was dominated by the impact of COVID-19, mandatory vaccines for the...
Inside The Care Crisis with Ed Balls, Episode 2 – The Domiciliary Care Angle
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistAbi Spence gives her verdict on the final episode and finds herself screaming at Ed. I’m sat down for round two...
Nothing new for care workers, but at least it shines a light on what they do
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistAbi Spence’s verdict on part one of the BBC programme: Inside the Care Crisis with Ed Balls. Inside the Care Crisis,...
Care Providers Need to Know how to Support Trans People
Abi Spence Registration and Inspection SpecialistAbi Spence on the importance of tailoring support for everyone and this means not forgetting trans people as we approach...
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