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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. As well as assessing individual authorities, the CQC will also draw on data and performance information to track and report on national trends, as it did in the State of care report.

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

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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. Who can assess capacity?

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Social Work Recap: soaring vacancies, social care users left in debt and Shamima Begum

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Find out more and register at [link] pic.twitter.com/YJddjqfUg9 — Community Care (@CommunityCare) February 21, 2023 There are four days left to take advantage of our Festival of Learning’s early bird offer, which allows you to register for £28 (excluding VAT) per session.