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Care Act duties ‘permanently undermined’ by widespread breaches during Covid, argues study

Community Care

In relation to home care, a third who previously received it were now getting no support. ‘Significant unmet need’ The research found the suspension of day services led to “significant unmet need resulting in stress and anxiety” for carers, who were left without crucial regular breaks.

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Safeguarding probe that failed to uncover harmful care ‘relied heavily on provider evidence’

Community Care

The Lancashire council social worker carrying out the enquiry did not cross-check documentation submitted by the care home concerning “Mrs X’s” care, and reached an “inconclusive” judgment on the safeguarding concerns, found the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. ”