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This review, commissioned by the CQC, examines social care providers' views on the Single Assessment Framework and future regulation. Conducted by the Care Provider Alliance, it involved an online survey with over 1,200 responses and workshops with over 100 providers.
Key findings include concerns about the complexity and overlap of quality statements, unclear guidance, and inconsistent application during assessments. Providers reported emotional distress and difficulty in challenging assessment outcomes, particularly small to medium enterprises with limited resources. The review calls for clearer, more consistent regulations and better communication.
On 26 February the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, named Professor Sir Mike Richards CBE as his preferred candidate for next Chair of CQC.
Subject to approval by the Health and Social Care Select Committee, Mike Richards will take over from the current Chair, Ian Dilks, once his appointment ends.
We welcome this announcement and will issue a full statement following the Committee's pre-appointment hearing.
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Join Share for Better Care Week to support more people in speaking up about their care.
Share for Better Care Week launched on Monday this week, our joint national week of action with Healthwatch England and other partners aims to encourage people to have a stronger voice in their care.
Jacaob Lant, National Voices has supported with a further and the National Dignity Council have produced a new .
provides you with all the information and assets you’ll need to get involved and encourage people to share their experience of heath and social care.
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The Adverse Weather and Health Plan (AWHP) was created by the UKHSA in 2023 and aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather.
The evaluation is focusing on how the AWHP is being implemented in local health and social care organisations in England and includes a short survey to understand awareness and use of the AWHP and/or similar local plans. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.
This evaluation is targeting frontline NHS and social care staff and managers, local authorities, service delivery staff and the voluntary sector. If you are part of one of these groups, please consider filling out the survey.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Dr Beth Jakubowski.
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The Department of Health and Social Care launched the Learning and Development Support Scheme in September 2024, providing funding for adult social care workforce training. Employers can claim funding for eligible training and qualifications through an online service administered by NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).
To submit claims for the Learning and Development Support Scheme, eligible employers must set up an account on the online claims service. Sign up via this short form. After completing the form, NHSBSA will schedule an onboarding appointment to help set up your account and submit claims. Claims for training courses started and paid for between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, must be submitted by March 21, 2025. For qualifications, 60% reimbursement can be claimed upon payment, with the remaining 40% upon completion. Internal training claims are now accepted with proper evidence, including proof of payment. For further details, visit GOV.UK guidance or contact ASClearninganddevelopmentsupport@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.
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