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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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Inspection inside out – Sexuality and relationships in adult social care
July 12, 2022
In this episode, Abi interviewed Dawn Waller, former CQC Inspector and Policy Manager. Together they discussed: What does it mean by sexuality and relationships in adult social care How providers can…
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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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Financial Wellbeing: Tips and Resources
July 5, 2022
Nikita Passi, Solicitor at Napthens, offers useful tips on how managers can support any member of their team who may be experiencing financial hardship. As the cost of living continues…
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Creating a community within a community to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
July 4, 2022
The cost-of-living crisis hasn’t just affected those on unemployment benefits. It has also taken its toll on people in fulltime work, particularly those in highly skilled but low paid jobs,…
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Autism and learning disabilities training is now mandatory for care workers
July 4, 2022
All health and social care providers registered with the CQC need to ensure staff receive training on learning disabilities and autism from 1 July 2022. The training should be appropriate…
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