The Care Inspectorate has published a statistical bulletin which includes data on deaths from COVID-19 in care services across Scotland. The Bulletin follows a review by the Office of the
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A doctor has been ordered to repay almost £67,000 to the NHS for diverting stolen cheques to his own bank accounts, NHS fraud investigators have said. Dr Aled Meirion Jones,
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Government guidance on care home visits must be underpinned in law to protect the rights of residents and their families, according to a report. The Joint Committee on Human Rights
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The care regulator has said it is not aware of any care home in England that is failing to follow Government guidance on allowing visits. Peter Wyman (pictured), chairman of
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The ailing social care system in England is due to be reformed as part of plans being announced in the Queen’s Speech in May. The most prominent issue is long-term
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The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has launched a consultation to extend modifications to children’s social care regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The principal aim of the proposals
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A care home resident died alone while her daughter was left in a waiting room, a watchdog has found. The daughter suffered “avoidable distress” by not being informed her mother
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Individuals’ human rights were potentially breached in more than 500 cases where do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions were made during the coronavirus pandemic, the care regulator has said.
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A nursing home where seven residents died after suffering poor care would have been closed much sooner had the scandal happened today, an inquest has heard. Margaret Rooney, deputy chief
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Unacceptable blanket bans on care home visits are in operation in England contrary to Government guidance, the care watchdog has said. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said providers should not
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