by Claire Ferrari | Apr 14, 2019 | Blog, News
There is no doubt that good nutrition can have a really significant part to play in improving quality of life for the elderly or people living with the challenge of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. A healthy balanced and enjoyable diet is the key to wellness and vitality at...
by Claire Ferrari | Mar 16, 2019 | Blog, News
CQC is making changes to the Factual Accuracy Challenge Submission which is completed post inspection. Previously this required filling in a template form with the ability to detail any items of challenge to inspector findings and to provide evidence to support...
by Claire Ferrari | Mar 16, 2019 | Blog, News
Important update for all Registered Providers, Registered Managers and Nominated Individuals. From January 2019 the CQC is introducing a new element to the reporting process:- “From 28th January, we will be rolling out improvements to ‘how we report’. This follows...
by Claire Ferrari | Mar 24, 2018 | Blog, News
Many care homes are still managing case records on paper, which is often overwhelming and inefficient, but likely the only feasible way in a time of financial crisis. However, Log my Care is a new electronic care management system for use by carers, care managers and...
by Claire Ferrari | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, News
At least three million people are affected by malnutrition in the UK, with 35% of individuals admitted to care homes being affected. Malnutrition and dehydration can cause illnesses as well as hinder recovery, yet this often goes unrecognised. In line with the Health...
by Claire Ferrari | Mar 24, 2017 | Blog, News
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have highlighted the need to ensure that staff are adequately supported, despite budget cuts. A Community Care analysis of 100 residential and nursing homes in England revealed that services were short staffed and cutting corners by...
