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Unqualified staff in home care
15 October 2012 Last updated at 06:08
Unqualified home care worker figures revealed
Care Minister Norman Lamb said there was “a clear system that holds providers to account”More than 200 home care providers in England have been using staff without proper qualifications, the BBC’s Inside Out programme has found.
It also found that dozens of convicted criminals had been working unsupervised as carers in people’s homes.
The figures were released by the Care Quality Commission after a Freedom of Information Request.
Care Minister Norman Lamb said they were unacceptable, but did not show that “the whole system” had failed.
Inspectors for the Care Quality Commission – which regulates home care in England – found that 217 companies were employing workers who were not properly qualified.
Carers to be recognised for hard work
Sunday 14th October 2012 in News
PEOPLE are being urged to help give county carers the recognition they deserve.
Redditch-based mobility manufacturer, Karma Mobility, is running a competition to highlight an unsung hero that looks after a husband, wife, child or sibling.
To enter the Karma Carer of 2012 awards, people need to send the name of the carer and why they think they deserve to be crowned the winner to karma@cas-marketing.com. People can also call 01491 578888 to make an entry.
Carer shares views with politicians
CARERS from Inverclyde say their concerns are being taken seriously by the Scottish Parliament.
Eric Baxter • Published 13 Oct 2012 14:00
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HELPING CARERS: Christina Boyd and Duncan McNeil MSP at the Carers Parliament.
CARERS from Inverclyde say their concerns are being taken seriously by the Scottish Parliament.
The first ‘Carers Parliament’ took place at Holyrood attended by carers from Shetland to Dumfries.
Greenock carer Christina Boyd said ministers, MSPs, senior doctors and heads of social work all listened to the challenges that are faced by carers who also outlined the changes needed to improve their lives and the lives of those they care for.
Ms Boyd said: “The Carers Parliament shows that issues facing Scottish carers are being taken seriously and it gave us a chance to tell the people at the top what really matters.
“We often feel ignored and think that politicians and professionals make decisions without considering our point of view.”
She added: “I hope the Carers Parliament will help to change all that.
