- Dec 21
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CUSTOMER RATINGS WEBSITE FOR THE CARE SECTOR TO BE CREATED
It was announced earlier this month that the general public will be able to rate nursing and residential care homes for the elderly as well as community care provision services for the elderly on a new website under plans to be set out in a Government white paper due to be published in the spring of 2012. Read all »
- Dec 10
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WHO NEEDS THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT?
How many people reading this item will realise that today is Human Rights Day? Most likely, it will pass unnoticed or be criticised as another manifestation of political correctness. Yet, surely, having legislation that protect the basic human rights of everyone across the UK, including elderly or disabled people, who are possibly at their most... Read all »
- Oct 11
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INSUFFICIENT APPRECIATION OF THE DANGERS OF BED RAILS
Two recent cases have highlighted the risks presented when training has been insufficient or where the risk assessment process has not been properly adhered to. In both cases the organisations involved admitted breaching Section 3(1) of the Health and safety at Work etc Act, 1974. Read all »
- Oct 11
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£100,000 Fine for Health & Safety at Work Breach
Wolverhampton Crown Court recently heard how incorrectly adjusted sling loop fittings lead to the fall and eventual death of a 91 year-old great-grandmother: Ms Irene Evans. Ms Evans fell from the hoist in January 2007 whilst two carers were attempting to move her from her bed to a chair. During the manoeuvre, one carer was behind the mast of the hoist whilst... Read all »
- Jul 29
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Southern Cross to Close after Landlords Abandon the Group
It was announced earlier this month that the care group Southern Cross is finally going to close its doors after the landlords of the properties abandoned the group. Read all »
