Professor Sir Mike Richards has resigned as Chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), saying the scale of work needed to turn around the regulator requires a longer-term commitment than he can offer. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed to ensure continuity. In a statement, Sir Mike described his time […]
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The social care sector has undergone a significant digital transformation, with four in five care providers now using digital social care records (DSCRs) – up from just 40% previously. This means nearly 90% of people receiving care now benefit from improved record-keeping systems that are changing how care is delivered. The move from paper-based systems
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Care England has released two new publications encouraging social care providers to adopt readily available, cost-effective solutions to navigate growing financial pressures within the sector. The first report, Short-term Pain, Long-term Gain, examines how shrinking budgets are eroding long-term investment and driving up care costs in the years ahead. The second, Restoring Stability: Practical Measures
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Care leaders have warned that England’s social care system is on the brink of collapse following the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care report, which they say “barely scratches the surface” of the challenges facing residential and nursing homes. The CQC’s annual assessment, published on Friday, exposed chronic workforce shortages, unsustainable funding pressures, and a
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Sir Julian Hartley has resigned from his position as Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with immediate effect. Dr Arun Chopra, currently Chief Inspector of Mental Health, will take over as Interim Chief Executive until a permanent appointment is made. Explaining his decision, Sir Julian said he felt his current role had become
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A new report from Care England has revealed how regular, inclusive physical activity in care homes is transforming the health, confidence, and wellbeing of older adults, while potentially saving the NHS up to £96 million. The study highlights a near year-long partnership between Be Great Fitness and Tanglewood Care Homes, where weekly seated exercise sessions
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The mother of a Norfolk teenager murdered in broad daylight has spoken about the daily torment of losing her son and her mission to prevent other families suffering the same tragedy. Margaret Oakes, from Wymondham, lost her son Raymond James “James” Quigley, 18, when he was stabbed to death in Westgate Street, Ipswich, on 17
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Care England, in partnership with Engage and Nightingale Hammerson, has released a compelling new white paper urging immediate and coordinated efforts to improve hearing care for residents in care homes. The paper draws on research conducted by the University of Manchester, specifically by experts at the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD). The findings
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