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CQC delivers initial verdict on council adults’ services under new assurance system

Community Care

There will be no observation of practice by social workers or other professionals, such as occupational therapists. Positive practice included councils working with providers to set up academies to develop staff and skilling up care staff to work with people with more complex medical needs.

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How to Write a Capacity Assessment | Best Tips or a Pain in the Neck

Social Work Haven

The Assessor (anyone) can carry out a capacity assessment for example, a friend, family members, a care worker, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a doctor or a social worker What are the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 The key element is the fact that the MCA is a decision support tool.