Improvements to Factual Accuracy Process and Guidance

Source: Care Quality Commission (CQC)   Following engagement with providers and inspectors over the last six months, CQC are introducing improvements to their factual accuracy process and guidance. The changes will be introduced from Monday, 8 April 2019.  ...

EU Exit Planning Update

Shared by CQC on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care Source: HSE The following letter was written by Steve Oldfield the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC). The letter is in regards to the EU exit...

Hypothermia- Learning from Safety Incidents

Source: CQC The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the latest issue in their ‘Learning from safety incidents’ series. The new issue looks at the risk of hypothermia and how this ca n develop in vulnerable people after a relatively short exposure...

Leadership in Adult Social Care

Source: CQC This article, written by Andrea Sutcliffe CBE, Former Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care at the Care Quality Commission, talks about how leadership can make a significant different in the Adult Social Care sector: Leadership Matters Carol Services...