CQC have updated their registration guidance to strengthen its regulation of services for people living with a learning disability or autism. Under the new guidance, where a provider is not…
Since 31st July 2022, all providers that receive public funding for the services they provide must comply with the National Data Opt-Out. All providers must check if they process confidential…
Providers of Health and Social Care will know that since the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic local authorities have been collecting data on services via the Capacity Tracker. This…
The assessment framework to be implemented is built on five key questions, but the rating system will remain unchanged. The implementation will be phased and CQC state they will be…
Being an interim manager of a care home is a highly rewarding and challenging role. Very often we are asked to support a home because it is in crisis, with…
We have received an increased number of enquiries from care home providers because of the changing relationships between staff and care home manager throughout the pandemic. Whilst they understand why…
Like many businesses at this time of year we are planning for the next financial year, setting budgets, and reviewing the work we do. 2020 was certainly a year for…
The team at Swift Management would like to show our appreciation for everything that the Health and Social Care Sector has done during the pandemic, something which has affected us…
At the beginning of the Covid-19 Crisis the Care Quality Commission, the English health and social care regulator ceased undertaking all but essential inspections, to maintain the safety of both…
How Prepared are you for Covid As the lockdown eases, the care home industry will be looking forward to returning to normal. Engagement Surveys can help this process in a…
