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How care plans differ in Emotional Behavioural Difficulties EBD versus therapeutic homes

Care plans in Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) homes and therapeutic residential homes both aim to meet individual needs, but they differ in structure, focus and underlying approach. The key distinction lies in how they address behaviour versus trauma and emotional healing. This article addresses how care plans differ in Emotional Behavioural Difficulties EBD versus therapeutic homes. Core difference EBD home care plans prioritise behavioural management, stabilisation and social functioning, while therapeutic home care plans emphasise […]

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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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CQC INSPECTION READINESS 2025

Hybrid Guide for Current & Future Providers and Registered Managers Why CQC Inspection Readiness 2025 matters now CQC Inspection Readiness 2025 is more important than ever. Under the new Single Assessment Framework (SAF), which applies to all adult social care inspections from December 2023, providers must demonstrate robust evidence of quality and compliance. The first national ratings refresh is scheduled to complete by summer 2025, making now the time to get prepared and stay ahead.

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CQC Registered Manager Absence: Compliance Steps and Service Continuity for 28+ Days Away

If the Registered Manager of a CQC-regulated service in England will be absent for 28 days or more, providers must follow the rules on CQC compliance when a registered manager is absent to safeguard service quality and meet regulatory requirements. Failure to notify CQC and make robust interim arrangements can risk your service rating and operational continuity. Regulatory Requirements: Notifying CQC Under Regulation 14 of the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009, providers must notify

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