The New 111 Service

Dear Manager, We are delighted to say that this feedback is now being taken forward by the new 111 service. This means Care Homes will have direct access to clinicians. To develop this, 111 are holding a forum on the 16th October 10am – 12pm in Welwyn Garden City. The...

NICE: Moving between Hospital and Home

NICE recently linked to a useful guide for Home Care and Care Home Managers in the their September newsletter regarding moving people between Hospital and Home, including Care Homes. To read the full guide, visit the NICE website here.

Changes to the CQC assessment framework

At the start of the year, the Care Quality Commission in England published a consultation into changes to its regulatory systems, including those for adult social care services and primary care. The consultation process found that many of the Key Lines of Enquiry...