Adult Social Care

Alison Lowerson, QCS Policy Manager outlines why health and social providers need effective pest control management procedures, especially in the summer. The Walt Disney film ‘A Bug’s Life’ is an…

The policy of the month in July was the Stress and Mental Health in the Workplace Policy and Procedure. Our team of experts have also reviewed and updated policies such…

Just over a year ago I wrote how the capacity tracker was changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and that in another life I refused to engage with…

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…

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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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…

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…