Health And Social Care Topics

Welsh care home closed by court

Posted: April 15th, 2012 by Dermot

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Magistrates in Llanelli granted an emergency cancellation of the registration of a private care home in Camarthenshire, following a Welsh government application on Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) advice. The twenty-two residents of the care home, some of whom are suffering from dementia, were found to be potentially at risk in their residence. These are extreme measures, requiring contingency plans regarding the care of the residents over the bank holiday weekend. Indeed, this type of intervention occurs only… Read more »

QCF NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care: FAQs

Posted: April 7th, 2012 by Craig

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1. Why has the name changed to QCF? The Qualifications and Credit Framework is the new way of recognising vocational (work-related) achievement. Credits are awarded, allowing employees a more flexible way of achieving qualifications that allows them to progress at their own pace. 2. Who is the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care aimed at? Levels 2 and 3 are aimed at those working in all social care settings, whether with adults or children. Level 5 is for those… Read more »

Littleport care home loses residents after failing to improve standards

Posted: April 6th, 2012 by Eloise

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A care home in Littleport was visited last month by inspectors from the Care Quality Commission, who found that the home was failing its residents through a lack of adequate care training for its employees, as well as providing unsatisfactory care plans for its residents. Unfortunately, it would seem that, a month after the original inspection, standards have still not reached an acceptable level, and the home is now facing the reality of sanctions. Cambridgeshire County Council and NHS Cambridgeshire… Read more »

Cardiff care authority accused of negligence

Posted: April 3rd, 2012 by Dermot

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A Cardiff woman is accusing Cardiff authorities of care negligence after her father was left trapped in his flat following a massive stroke. The sixty-one year old man was recognised as being a vulnerable individual who was unable to look after himself adequately, and for this reason he received daily care. Tragically, he suffered a huge stroke while in bed, meaning he was unable to get to his alarm which had been left in another room. Although care workers continued… Read more »

Neglect at Manchester care home results in death of war veteran

Posted: February 16th, 2012 by Dermot

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AN inquest into the death of an eighty-three year old war veteran has been told that his death was the result of neglect on the part of care home workers who should have been looking after him. The inquest heard that when the man developed an ulcer on his leg, the care home failed to take care of him properly. Although they called the man’s GP on first noticing the ulcer, they did not call the doctor again or notify… Read more »

Identifying hazards in the care sector

Posted: February 5th, 2012 by Dermot

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The care home and nursing sector provides essential services to vulnerable people, and it is essential that care homes provide a safe and secure environment for its residents. Risk assessments can reveal and identify certain risks or dangers, and any findings must be acted on in order to prevent accidents or injury. Unfortunately for the resident of a care home in Wrexham, no action was taken to secure the windows, despite an internal recommendation to avoid the use of chain… Read more »

Infection Control Training Courses

Posted: February 2nd, 2012 by Eloise

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Infection Control forms part of the Care Training offered by Tutorcare and is essential to the wellbeing of care clients and patients, as well as staff. Aimed at all staff working within the care environment, this course will help employees understand the importance of hygienic practices as well as how to maintain them. One element of the course that may seem elementary but is of the utmost importance is hand washing. This is an act that many of us may… Read more »

Controlling the risk of danger to social care workers

Posted: January 27th, 2012 by Craig

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Working in the care industry can be challenging, and it is essential that those who are employed in the industry receive the necessary care training that could protect them from the risk of violence or injury. A social care organisation providing services to people with learning disabilities was recently prosecuted and fined for failing to protect its own workers. The HSE conducted an investigation following an incident in 2009 when a client kicked a care worker in the eye, and… Read more »

Common Induction Standards refreshed in 2010

Posted: January 12th, 2012 by Dermot

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The Common Induction Standards 2005 have proved to be very valuable resource for employers, as they allow them to ensure that employees are adequately trained and informed to begin working in the care industry. At five years old, however, it was felt that these standards needed updating and revising in order to reflect the changes and new challenges within the industry. The standards were therefore refreshed in 2010 following consultation with the care sector. There are now eight rather than… Read more »

The Mental Capacity Act: protecting vulnerable adults

Posted: January 6th, 2012 by Dermot

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Anyone who works with or cares for a person who is unable to make their own decisions must be aware of The Mental Capacity Act and its implications. It is designed to protect those who are made vulnerable by a lack of mental capacity that impairs their decision-making capabilities. There are numerous reasons why a person may not be able to make decision on their own, ranging from mental health conditions and learning difficulties to brain injuries and being in… Read more »

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