Regulatory requirements for unregulated adult supported living services in England

What is unregulated supported living? To set up an unregulated adult supported living service in England (i.e., one not providing regulated personal care), there is no requirement to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, there is still a range of essential paperwork and documentation that should be in place to ensure the regulatory requirements  to set up unregulated adult supported living service in England when it comes to service quality, compliance with local […]

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Policies and Procedures for Children’s Homes in England

By Godfrey Mushandu/LinkedIn What are policies and procedures for Children’s Homes in England? Policies and procedures for children’s homes in England provide formal guidelines that outline the principles, rules and practices that staff follow to deliver consistent, safe and ethical care. Specifically, policies set the overarching intentions and standards, while procedures specify the step-by-step methods for implementing these policies. Together, they promote accountability, protect children and support compliance with legal and professional requirements. Therefore, understanding

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What is a CQC Statement of Purpose

By Godfrey Mushandu/LinkedIn What is a CQC Statement of Purpose? (and why I never treat it as “just paperwork”) Why it matters for Outstanding (my practitioner’s view) What your Statement of Purpose must include (use this as your master checklist) How to write a CQC Statement of Purpose Operationalise it (turn the document into daily practice) Evidence to have at your fingertips (inspection-ready pack) Common pitfalls (and my fixes) If you also run children’s services

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CQC’s New Rating System: Digital Maturity and Your Care Service

What’s Changed: The New Scoring Approach CQC combines scores for individual quality statements and aggregates them into overall ratings with some evidence categories weighed more if issues are detected. Why Digital Maturity Matters Care homes, domiciliary care services, supported living services and providers using advanced digital platforms are consistently seen as more compliant, efficient and capable of achieving higher ratings. Risks of Falling Behind What Should Providers Do? In summary: CQC’s New Rating System: Digital

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5 Ways to Help Reduce Fall Risks for Older People Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction We all worry about falls as our loved ones get older. But when someone you care about has Parkinson’s disease, that worry can feel overwhelming. It’s a harsh reality: more than half  (60%) of people with Parkinson’s will fall each year and their risk of a hip fracture is four times higher than other older adults. This article explains the 5 Ways to Help Reduce Fall Risks for Older People Living with Parkinson’s Disease.

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