Good practice and guidance Better use of CQC data could predict abuse in care homes Alison Bloomer May 14, 2024 New research project finds that use of CQC data could predict and detect abuse in care homes for people with a…
News New study reviews autonomy in care homes for older people with a learning… Alison Bloomer May 3, 2023 Older people with a learning disability who are residents in care homes have a clear view on their autonomy in…
Carers New funding to cover the costs of nursing care in care homes Alison Bloomer Mar 29, 2023 The Department of Health has announced increased funding for care homes that help support people with a learning…
Housing BBC uncovers ‘worst care scandal since Winterbourne View’ Lauren Nicolle Jan 24, 2023 The BBC has revealed widespread abuse across several children’s care homes in Doncaster, which were rated ‘good’ by…
Housing Three learning disability care homes placed in special measures by CQC Lauren Nicolle Jan 4, 2022 Three care homes for people with learning disabilities have been rated inadequate overall and placed in special…
Housing Sussex care provider closes six learning disability care homes Lauren Nicolle Oct 5, 2021 Sussex Health Care (SHC) has closed six care homes following a series of damning reports by the Care Quality…
Health More research needed into ageing and dying well with intellectual disabilities Alison Bloomer Jun 2, 2021 There is a 'pressing' need to develop evidence-based research on ageing well and dying well with intellectual…