Health and public service failures revealed in ombudsman report
The cases of three patients whose deaths could have been avoided are among more than 100 examples in a report on public service failures and poor complaint handling in the
Read MoreThe cases of three patients whose deaths could have been avoided are among more than 100 examples in a report on public service failures and poor complaint handling in the
Read MorePeople and their families who use a range of different health and social care services could in the future learn more about what the quality of care is like across
Read MoreThe Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Sarah Rochira, has said she is ‘extremely disappointed’ by the response to her review of elderly protection in care homes from the Welsh Government.
Read MoreMany healthcare environments do not adequately support the needs of people with dementia, the first assessment of its kind has found. Poor quality flooring, signage, handrails and seating have left
Read MoreThe chief inspector of adult social care has warned the sector is under “stress and strain” – as figures reportedly reveal more than 150 allegations of abuse against the frail
Read MoreHealthcare regulators in the UK are largely ineffective and are costing around £600 million a year to run, according to a report from the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). There are
Read MoreMost services for children and young people in Shetland are performing well, inspectors have concluded, but some important areas requiring improvement have also been identified. It follows a joint inspection
Read MoreA brand new set of standards for senior social work supervisors and leaders has been unveiled this week by the Chief Social Worker for Children and Families, Isabelle Trowler. The
Read MoreNHS England, the Local Government Association (LGA), and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Sevices (ADASS) have published a new draft national framework designed to improve the care of
Read MoreThe quality of care and support Shelter Scotland provide has been highly commended by the Care Inspectorate – the independent scrutiny and improvement body for care and children’s services. The
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