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

Community Care

Lack of workforce strategies Against the backdrop of longstanding concerns about social care staffing shortages , the CQC found very few councils had published workforce strategies, with even fewer having plans that covered the entire health and social care system.

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

Social Work Haven

For example, I ensure the person has all the relevant information to make the decision for example: financial advocacy, support services within the community, medical condition/prognosis; effects of medication; activities of daily living assessments,; details of care home; risks in returning home; care options, etc.