More information on the new key lines of enquiry (KLOE's) that inspectors will be following in rating care providers.

It should be clearer to providers, more exactly what is expected of them; and what steps (eg. staff re-training) they need to take to ensure a higher rating.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/what-does-adult-social-care-look-across-cqcs-new-ratings-0

The Commission has announced changes to the way it will regulate care providers across the board. New 'provider handbooks' have been published to help with compliance.

One of the major changes is the use of multiple sources of evidence in judging the quality and safety of care provided.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/care-quality-commission-confirms-new-approach-inspecting-and-rating-care-services

Carers UK and Embrace-learning have joined forces to provide you with all the information you need to know about the new Care Act:

A dedicated website: http://thecareact.co.uk and an e-learning course, The Care Act Unpacked. You can view a demo here:

http://thecareact.co.uk/the_course.php

Social workers outline Care Act learning and development needs:

http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2014/09/26/social-workers-outline-care-act-learning-development-needs

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Patients First have warned that a 'culture of fear' amongst NHS staff still persists. A 70-case dossier highlights instances of:

- bullying

- mismanagement of complaints

- professional, personal, and financial loss.

It seems that the much publicised 'duty of candour' is not rigidly being adhered to.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29280108

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Working in partnership with embrace-learning, colleges can reduce delivery costs and generate revenue by selling courses online.

Embrace-learning enables you to purchase credits for the courses you need and top them up as you go along. There are no expensive licence agreements or lock-in contracts. (All courses are Moodle-friendly.)

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The government’s open consultation into visible ratings for health and care providers has been welcomed by the Care Quality Commission

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/cqc-welcomes-proposals-ratings-be-displayed

The government has launched an open consultation into visible ratings for health and care providers.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/transparency-in-care-visible-ratings-for-health-and-care-providers

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A survey commissioned by Carers UK, indicating that 6 in 10 of UK carers are at breaking point.

http://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/six-in-10-carers-at-breaking-point-survey-finds.aspx

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A look at the implications of the Care Act, focusing on personal health budgets and the role of the 'care broker'.

http://www.careindustrynews.co.uk/2014/09/care-planning-need-not-be-complex-with-a-care-broker/

An illustrated summary of the Barker Commission's final report.

http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/projects/commission-future-health-and-social-care-england/summary

Carers UK and Embrace-learning have joined forces to provide you with all the information you need to know about the new Care Act:

A dedicated website: http://thecareact.co.uk and an e-learning course, The Care Act Unpacked. You can view a demo here or call us on 0161 928 9987:

http://thecareact.co.uk/the_course.php

London boroughs will see 27 per cent rise in people eligible for care and support once the Care Act comes into force.

http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/news/current/pressdetail.htm?pk=1817

The Health and Social Care Information Centre has today revealed that the number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications has increased by 10% over the last year.

http://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/deprivation-of-liberty-safeguards-applications-increase-by-10percent-in-past-year.aspx

The King's Fund Commission is advocating a new and simpler pathway for those in need of social care.

http://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2014/sep/04/health-social-care-radically-reshaped-around-need-

Care Industry News 2/9/14

Paul Burstow's call for a care home 'revolution', receives backing from Mike Padgham (Chair of the Independent Care Group (York and North Yorkshire).

http://www.careindustrynews.co.uk/2014/09/backing-for-care-home-revolution/

A survey by Carers UK raises concerns about fragmentation within the care system.

http://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2014/sep/04/families-need-social-care-quality-care

Response to the Demos Commission on Residential Care

A response to the Demos Commission on Residential Care, proposing:

- the separation of care, accommodation and services
- more co-location
- encouraging innovation
- strengthening the workforce.

The most effective way to ensure a strong workforce is to provide the best quality training at an affordable cost.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/response-demos-commission-residential-care

NHS and Social Care Should Be Merged

An independent review by the Barker Commission (set up by the King’s Fund think tank) has said that social care systems and the NHS should be merged.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29047190

The Care Act - The Website

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SCIE and The Care Act

SCIE have announced a new range of resources to help understand and implement the Care Act 2014.

http://scie-mailing.org.uk/4O5-2ROKG-E0XLJNN51/cr.aspx

The Guardian News

Arguing that decisions about care should be separated from decisions about where users reside.

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/03/older-people-residential-care-needs-housing-separate-choice

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The commission has published guidance on how the 162 NHS trusts can meet the government's new "duty of candour", and on how to ensure they employ suitable directors.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/one-week-go-nhs-comment-how-it-will-be-honest-and-accountable

There are now just three more days to have your say on how NHS services can meet the new regulations on duty of candour, and holding directors to account.

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/one-week-comment-how-nhs-will-be-honest-and-accountable

Hillcroft-Throstle Grove Report

In its report into events at the Hillcroft-Throstle Grove care home in Lancaster, the Commission found the service to have failed to comply with:

• safeguarding              (major impact)
• supporting staff          (minor impact)
• assessing and monitoring the quality of service provision    (moderate impact).

The commission lists in the lessons to be learned from this appalling case, that:

"Wider inclusion of family and friends views about a service ... would provide a more accurate reflection on whether the home is providing safe, effective, compassionate high quality care."

http://www.cqc.org.uk/content/review-our-response-events-lancaster-care-home