7/7/15 The Law Commission have commenced  public consultation on proposed replacement to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.  copy the following link into your web browser to review the proposed changes and have your say: –

Click to access cp222_mental_capacity.pdf

Take a look at The Keys to Care – available to order these informative key fob cards provide a summary of key facts and support staff induction for  those working in Care settings or act as an aid memoire for experienced staff.  Follow the link below: –

Click to access keys%20to%20care%20order%20form%202013.pdf

Dignity Day 2016 will be the 1st February 2016 and although this seems a long time off, it is worthwhile starting the planning early.  Have a look at the Dignity in Care Website and get inspired!  Go to http://www.dignityincare.org.uk

3 new Dignity films have been released in June 2015 by SCIE – follow the link below to view.

www.scie.org.uk

CQC inspection statistics for June 2015

1030 services inspected (as reported on CQC website 01/07/2015)

Rated Outstanding                                            7                less than 1%

Rated Good                                                     621               60%

Rated Requires Improvement                    327               32%

Rated Inadequate                                            76                7%

Analysis of statistics since October 2014 to June 2015

Homes rated good or Outstanding                                        60%

Homes rated requires improvement or inadequate          40%