England’s chief care inspector has warned of “shocking” failings over people in care homes. Andrea Sutcliffe, the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) chief inspector of adult social care, said some care
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There is a “credible risk of service disruption” at one of the biggest home care providers in England, inspectors have warned. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has raised concerns that
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The Care Quality Commission has taken enforcement action to cancel the registration of Viewpark Care Home and are now no longer legally allowed to provide care at their service in
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It is becoming “more and more” difficult” for patients to access health and care services, inspectors have warned. Patients are generally getting good care when they can access it, but
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Disjointed health and social care services are placing increasing pressure on A&E departments in England, the independent health regulator has warned. A report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) suggests
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Good progress has been made on improving services for older people in Aberdeen, inspectors have said. The Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland has published a progress review of services
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A shortage of nursing staff is hampering the delivery of a comprehensive mental health service at a Scottish prison, it has been found. Inspectors said much has been done to
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A care home for older people in East Dunbartonshire must make urgent improvements in the care experienced by vulnerable residents, inspectors have said. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal
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The health watchdog has taken action after an inspection at a hospital brought up a “number of concerns” surrounding its A&E department, particularly with regard to whether staff were identifying
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A nursery in Paisley has must make urgent improvements in the quality of care and learning experienced by children, inspectors have warned. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal Improvement
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