Learning Disabilities, Autism and Oliver McGowan Training for Social Care Providers
Since July 2022, all CQC-registered providers have been required to ensure that staff receive learning disability and autism (LD&A) training. This applies across all regulated settings, not just those delivering specialist services for people with learning disabilities and autism, and... Read More →
In social care services, a strong and consistent training system is essential to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. When staff are well-trained, confident in their roles, and encouraged to continue developing their skills, services are likely to see fewer avoidable incidents... Read More →
With this year’s summer season well underway, it is time for social care providers to ensure they are prepared for the warmer weather. Making sure service users remain safe and comfortable during periods of extreme heat requires careful preparation and... Read More →
Understanding and responding to the mental health needs of service users is key to delivering high-quality and person-centred care. Mental health significantly impacts people’s daily lives, their overall well-being, and quality of life. Therefore, it’s essential for health and social... Read More →
Domiciliary Care, also known as home care, is a service that provides care and support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. It is often thought to be a favourable alternative to care homes, as service users can... Read More →
Supported Living is a form of social care that helps individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, or other support requirements live independently in their own homes or in community-based settings. Services usually provide assistance with daily activities such as personal... Read More →
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) portal is an online system that allows health and social care companies to manage their registration to the CQC, to submit notifications and to update their user account details. In March 2024, a new portal... Read More →
In May 2021, to keep up with the evolving landscape of health and social care, CQC launched a new strategy which set out their ambitions for regulation in the future. The most notable aspect of this strategy years later has come into effect in the form of CQCs new regulatory approach.
In the United Kingdom, there exists a group of unsung heroes whose dedication and selflessness form the backbone of the nation’s care system. Unpaid carers, individuals who provide essential support to their loved ones, have emerged as an indispensable force... Read More →
November 2022 Pre-inspection audits are crucial to your business in preparing for a CQC inspection. Understanding what the CQC expects from regulated providers will ensure that you are prepared and can demonstrate that you are delivering Good and Outstanding care.... Read More →
