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Six ways to support loved ones moving into care

Apr 05, 2023

The prospect of a loved one moving into a care home is always going to be difficult to face and can be a stressful time for the person moving and the wider family. To mark Stress Awareness Month in April, Dakota Murphey explores some of the common fears of moving… Read more

How carers can help to make activities more accessible 

Feb 20, 2023

The complete guide to online safety for older people

Feb 07, 2023

Elderly Couple smile at camera

Five trends that impact older residents in today’s care settings

Jan 24, 2023

Christmas Lights in a street

The value of maintaining Christmas traditions in care homes

Dec 15, 2022

sibling resentment

What to do about sibling resentment when caring for older parents

Jul 07, 2022

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CQC rating – what’s this?

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the official regulator for the care sector. They inspect care homes and care services to make sure they are safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led.

There are four ratings awarded:

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate

SCI rating – what’s this?

The Scottish Care Inspectorate (SCI) is the official regulator for care services in Scotland.

They inspect care services to ensure they are supporting peoples wellbeing; appropriately setup; properly planning out care; are well led; and effectively staffed, each criteria is given a grade out of 6.

  1. Unsatisfactory
  2. Weak
  3. Adequate
  4. Good
  5. Very good
  6. Excellent

CIW rating – what’s this?

Care Services in Wales are inspected and regulated by Care Inspectorate Wales to ensure everyone gets safe, high-quality care that meets their needs. Care Services in Wales are not allowed to operate unless they’re registered with the Care Inspectorate.

Care services are evaluated in the following areas: Wellbeing, Care & Support, Environment, Leadership & Management.

You can read the CIW reports for each care service by clicking into their listing.

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