While CQC reports are often used to benchmark against Outstanding or Requires Improvement ratings, broader compliance patterns and recurring audit pitfalls are frequently overlooked.
We audit a lot, often for routine or relief, but rarely with strategy. Start by asking: why are we auditing?
Telecare and remote monitoring have quickly become everyday parts of social care packages, modernising traditional care that is provided. Studies have shown they can support better outcomes for people, reduce […]
I recently did a post about switching Rostering and Care Planning systems, which you can read here, but it got me thinking about digital transformation within the sector and the impact […]
Empowering independence is more than a fancy couple of words, but something that guide how we support individuals to live fulfilling lives. Independence fosters dignity, confidence and wellbeing and when […]
Dignity and respect are more than nice to have values and form part of the social care regulations and CQC framework and these principles are both key to underpinning person-centred […]
There is so much emphasis on upskilling our workforce, which I completely understand and agree with, but all too often there is less focus on the development of our Registered […]
Care Compliance Leads are on the increase within the sector, across both care homes and home care services as we move to an era of feedback and enhanced quality of […]
We all know the famous saying in social care ‘if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen’ and this has underpinned a golden thread for generations of care workers to ensure […]
The change of the CQC Single Assessment framework saw a shift from providers ticking boxes to evidence good quality care to a cultural of continuous improvement with CQC placing a […]
