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NHS leaders call for national minimum wage for social care to halt staff exodus
July 22, 2022
NHS leaders are calling on the Government to immediately implement a national social care worker minimum wage of £10.50 an hour in England. The NHS Confederation, on behalf of healthcare…
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New government powers set to demand service delivery information from all care providers
July 21, 2022
The Government is to introduce new powers that will require all adult social care providers to provide information to help build a ‘better picture of the delivery of services.’ No…
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CQC Single Assessment Framework: Ratings and key questions
July 20, 2022
The CQC is continuing to roll out more guidance on its new single assessment framework that will start in January 2023. This week it highlighted the importance of ratings and…
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Why developing the next generation of leaders is vital to our sector
July 18, 2022
Having worked as a senior leader in the adult social care for 17 years, I have always believed strongly in supporting future leaders. I have worked in many operational leadership…
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CQC urges care providers to assess and manage risks effectively
July 18, 2022
The CQC is warning care providers of their duty to assess and manage all risks to ensure people are kept safe. The appeal comes after a care provider was fined…
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CQC to start roll out of new regulatory approach from Jan 2023
July 14, 2022
The CQC has announced that all providers will be regulated against the new single assessment framework from January 2023. Its new way of regulating will be rolled out from the…
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Latest update – Red Extreme heat warning – what it means for care provider (Last update: 15th July)
July 13, 2022
Temperatures of 40°C have been forecast in the UK for next week. The Met Office has issued its first ever red warning for exceptional heat for Monday and Tuesday (18…
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Are employee relationships the forbidden fruit?
July 6, 2022
Many people find a partner at work. But relationships at work can create legal and genuine concerns. Sarah Barker, Solicitor Apprentice at Napthens, assesses what you need to do to…
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