Hot water bottles

by | 08/12/2022 | Care homes, Home Care, National, weather

There have been quite a few recent articles in the press over the safe use of hot water bottles, given their increasing popularity. We would like to take this opportunity to remind Care Providers about safe usage of these devices. Please remember: Capacity assessment...

Emollient creams update

by | 30/11/2022 | Medication

The guidance on the expiry date of emollient creams once opened has changed! Emollient creams can now be used for 3 months after opening regardless of if they are dispensed in a pump, tub, or tube. All emollients should be for named residents and the date of opening...

Supported Living Coalition – CQC would like providers to join

by | 30/11/2022 | CQC

The Supported Living Improvement Coalition was launched in February 2022. It was set up because of concerns about the variation in people’s experience of supported living services and to bring people together to identify and embed the improvements we need to see. The...

Action Required – All CQC Regulated Care Providers

by | 20/10/2022 | Uncategorised

ACTION REQUIRED – ALL CQC Regulated Care Providers Important Information from the Department of Health and Social Care – The Enforcement Process for Completion of the Capacity Tracker is about to start. Please read the message below from the Department of Health...