Monthly Archives: June 2011

Doctor struck off for kicking care home resident in rubber glove row

Doctor struck off for kicking West Runton care home resident in rubber glove row

Steve Downes Wednesday, June 29, 2011
9.51 AM

A doctor has been struck off after an incident in a Norfolk care home.

A doctor who kicked an autism sufferer on the backside in Norfolk in a row over a pair of rubber gloves has been struck off.

 Polish national Dr Robert Bartosik, 47, hit out at the patient following the argument at Treehaven residential home in West Runton.

Care Quality Commission hit by ‘no confidence’ petition

29 June 2011 Last updated at 05:59

 
By Matthew Hill BBC News
Winterbourne View A Panorama reporter filmed residents being pinned down, slapped and taunted

Workers in the residential care home sector have signed a petition of no confidence in the industry regulator – the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Millions more to be spent in battle against Alzheimer’s

Tens of millions more to be spent in battle against Alzheimer’s

By Daniel Martin

Last updated at 8:03 AM on 28th June 2011 

Care services minister Paul Burstow will put money into research on dementiaCare services minister Paul Burstow will put money into research on dementia

Ministers will today pledge to dramatically increase spending on research in the battle against Alzheimer’s.