Abi Spence

Abi 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.
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How to beat the January Blues

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What are the regulatory requirements for supported living providers?

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What a year that was

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Do I need to register with the CQC if employing support workers to help carry out treatment plans?

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Can the Nominated Individual take over when the Registered Manager of a care agency leaves?

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Inside The Care Crisis with Ed Balls, Episode 2 – The Domiciliary Care Angle

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Nothing new for care workers, but at least it shines a light on what they do

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Care Providers Need to Know how to Support Trans People

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