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Risk of ‘poor or potentially illegal’ practice in care home discharge plan, warns ADASS

Community Care

Government plans for the NHS to discharge people from hospitals into care homes may result in “poor or potentially illegal” practice, through people being moving into residential care without their informed consent. Our concern is that with the focus on discharge above everything else,” she added.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending July 11, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This has resulted in a fixation on clinical services and proprietary models rather than proactive family support. The Washington State Standard reports that Washington State is easing a policy that had required hospitals to automatically turn in to the family police the parents of any newborn “affected” by the mother’s substance use.

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Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Awards: inspirational stories (part one of two)

Social Care

Her clinical experience, gained in specialist hospital coronary and intensive care units, continues to remind her to always consider those affected by sudden serious illness. She has also found time to participate in substantial charitable fundraising activities. Click the links to find out more about the work Mairead has supported.