Catalogue of failings in Derby care homes revealed in new report
Almost half of care homes funded by Derby City Council are failing to meet national standards, according to a damning report. And nearly a quarter are failing in some way
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Borders care service criticised by inspectors
A Borders home care service has continued to fail clients with more missed and late visits, inspectors have found during an unannounced visit. The Allied Healthcare service, based in Hawick,
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Career Profile – Childcare Inspector
Childcare inspectors make sure the quality of childcare for children from birth to eight years is as good as it can be. Their inspections include crèches, childminders and school care.
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Watchdog publishes two new reports on children’s services
Scotland’s independent social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, has published two new reports into services for children and young people in two local authority areas. The reports are the
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CQC to ramp up community healthcare inspections
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced it will inspect more community healthcare services. In plans unveiled last month, the watchdog said inspections would be carried out by larger teams
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CQC sets out new plans for inspecting community health care
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to inspect more health services provided in the community. Inspections will be carried out by larger teams who will spend more time visiting services.
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Care home agrees admissions embargo following unsatisfactory inspection
A care home in the Borders has agreed not to admit any new residents until it tackles a list of 25 requirements and improvements. The Care Inspectorate’s most recent inspection
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Watchdog criticises Isle of Wight care services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has taken enforcement action against two care services run by the Isle of Wight Council, after inspectors found they were failing to meet essential quality
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Damning report on Rosedale Manor care home in Crewe
A new report has revealed a catalogue of failings at a Crewe care home, with inspectors raising ‘significant’ concerns about residents’ wellbeing. The Care Quality Commission has issued Rosedale Manor
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Midlothian services receive mixed report from inspectors
A support service for domestic abuse victims has received a glowing inspection report from a Scottish Government-funded watchdog body. Women’s Aid East and Midlothian (WAEM) provides information, support and temporary
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