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CQC delivers initial verdict on council adults’ services under new assurance system

Community Care

There will be no observation of practice by social workers or other professionals, such as occupational therapists. As well as assessing individual authorities, the CQC will also draw on data and performance information to track and report on national trends, as it did in the State of care report.

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How to Write a Capacity Assessment | Best Tips or a Pain in the Neck

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The Assessor (anyone) can carry out a capacity assessment for example, a friend, family members, a care worker, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a doctor or a social worker What are the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 The key element is the fact that the MCA is a decision support tool. Who can assess capacity?

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‘How reablement can better support independence and quality of life’

Community Care

Boosting staff training and morale A significant barrier the researchers identified relates to the training of reablement staff, who include assessors, support workers and, in some cases, occupational therapists or physiotherapists. Engaging families Lack of family support is another significant barrier.