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4,000 care homes have been allowed to break the law
More than 4,000 care homes are being allowed to break the law by regulators, with no registered manager in charge of residents.
The Care Quality Commmission (CQC) has turned a blind eye to the failing, even though its chief executive has admitted that said such homes are far more likely to be putting vulnerable people at risk.
A non-executive for the regulator described the situation as “shocking,” as the organisation announced plans for a crackdown, with criminal sanctions and fines of up to £4,000 for homes which have no-one in charge.
A report to CQC said there were currently more than 3,900 care homes without a registered manager, equivalent to two per cent of all the residential homes.
Of these about a quarter had not had a registered manager for more than two years and would be the first to be targeted.
Registered managers of care homes are supposed to be held accountable for the quality of services in care homes, and be held accountable for failings.
Angela Rippon says 'Stop the Stigma' at Alzheimer's Society Battersea Park Memory Walk
Angela Rippon says ‘Stop the Stigma’ at Alzheimer’s Society Battersea Park Memory Walk
Published 23 September 2013
Well respected broadcaster Angela Rippon called upon hundreds of walkers to help end the stigma around dementia, as she kick started the Battersea Park Memory Walk on Sunday 22 September.
Angela, who is an ambassador for the charity welcomed walkers and said:
‘Everyone here today will have been touched by dementia in some way. This event is a terrific opportunity to raise thousands of pounds and help ensure Alzheimer’s Society can support people living with dementia and continue funding research. We need to do all we can to help, not just for those who have the condition, but their carers and family members. Events like this are very important, they take a huge step forward to ensure as a society we breakdown the stigma around the disease and show everyone that it is possible to live well with dementia.’
The walk in South London is expected to raise a massive £125,000. Many of the groups of walkers have made over £500 in sponsorship including Eileen’s Angels – a group of six women were there for their mum. Kate Wise, from Fulham, said:
World Alzheimer’s Day – 21st September 2013. How to talk to somebody with dementia!
The aim of this blog is both to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and to give a few hints to how better communicate with people who are losing cognitive abilities.There are a few basic principles which we would like to share with you. Please feel free to share with others as well.a) Firstly introduce yourself and address the person by their name. This means that you will limit possibilities of confusion.
b) Beware of facial expressions and body language.
c) Do not get angry however hard the conversation is.
d) Try to be as simple as possible in both your choice of words and sentences. If you have to impart any instructions please just do one at a time.
e) Be patient. It can be tough for both parties.
