From Cradle to Grave: New System to Rate Care Services
Care homes & childminders in Scotland will be given ratings under a new, easy-to-follow grading system to help customers compare services. The Care Commission, the official watchdog, is adopting the same point scale used by school inspectors to assess education standards. Homes will be marked one to six according to the the quality of life available to residents, the living environment, staffing and management. The move is expected to make it easier for people to choose homes that meet their requirements and give owners an incentive to drive up standards.
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