Issue 197 11.09.24
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Government is urged to change ‘unfair’ system
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the being reviewed. In so many cases, Government to urgently reform these are people’s livelihoods the social care’s rating system which CQC is inspecting, and they have they say is as unfair as Ofsted’s was to appreciate that a swift, one or for education. two-word rating can finish them The call comes after the overnight. We need a much more Government announced it was comprehensive and balanced scrapping the one and two-word rating system where efforts are Ofsted school inspection grades. made to support providers to The Independent Care Group improve shortcomings, rather than says the same should happen in the ‘them and us’ confrontational social care. At the moment care relationship that can exist at the Belong Warrington has been partying like it’s the 1920s with a Gatsby-themed celebration providers are rated Outstanding, moment.” making its 10th birthday a night to remember. The care village pulled out all the stops, swivels Good, Requires Improvement or The ICG says the changing of the and flicks with live entertainment from Danni B providing the perfect vintage party soundtrack Inadequate by the Care Quality rating system is just one aspect of whilst revellers enjoyed jazz age dancing, food and bubbles in abundance. Marking the Commission. reform of the CQC that is necessary. special occasion, ladies embraced high flapper fashion featuring sequins, feathers and fringe Chair Mike Padgham said: “The A report earlier this summer from dresses, whilst gentleman dressed to the nines, showcasing dapper suits, braces and fedoras. impact of a damning rating on an Dr Penny Dash, who is carrying Guests of honour, Councillor Mo Hussain, Deputy Mayor of Warrington, and Councillor Leah operator can be devastating. out a review into the CQC, revealed Hussain kicked off the gala with a toast and the presentation of gifts for 10 stalwarts: the five “We know of business owners who low levels of inspections, a lack of customers and five colleagues living or working at the village from day one. have closed down and suffered very clinical expertise amongst those real anguish after their operation conducting inspections and a was rated as ‘inadequate’, for lack of consistency. One in five example. A ‘requires improvement’ health and social care providers MILLWAY House in Andover unveiled Wellbeing and activities coordinator or an ‘inadequate’ rating can had not received a rating from the its newly created sensory garden during Sarah Holland said: “We are incredibly unnecessarily push operators to the CQC whilst others had not been a morning coffee event attended by grateful to Andover Baptist Church for brink and in some cases, out of the inspected for several years. residents, staff and members of the its kind donation that made this garden industry altogether. Mike added: “We want to local community. possible. “The terms are too short and work with the CQC to develop a This vibrant new space, made It is a wonderful addition to our brief and do not allow any good regulatory framework that possible through a generous donation home, providing a space where our room for explanation. Either of respects both service users and from Andover Baptist Church, offers residents can connect with nature, those two ratings can seriously service providers, which ends the a sanctuary designed to enhance the engage their senses, and find peace damage a business’ reputation duplication of inspection with local well-being of its residents. and comfort. and cause them to close with authority and NHS inspections and The garden features an array of “The memory wall within the garden the accompanying pressure and ends the “them and us” feeling that sensory plants, a calming water feature, stands as a poignant tribute to former distress to the owners. many providers have when dealing and a specially crafted memory wall residents, allowing their stories and “We are not looking to weaken with the body. dedicated to the cherished memory of legacies to live on in the hearts of our inspection in any way and are “It has to be a partnership, a past residents. This beautiful addition community.” committed to poor examples of partnership that, at the end of the to the care home serves as both a The official opening ceremony care being identified. But what we day, serves everyone. We share therapeutic environment and a place was attended by the Mayor of Test need is a partnership approach to the common aim of providing the of reflection for residents and their Valley, Ian Jeffrey, who cut the ribbon the inspection process and far more best care to people and should be 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 Page 1 families. alongside residents Jean and Graham. empathy when organisations are working together to achieve that.”
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