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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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10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Social Workers

KVC

These agencies investigate reports of abuse and neglect, and work closely with the court system to decide whether or not to remove a child from their home. While social workers do provide their professional perspective, ultimately a judge decides whether the child needs out-of-home care.

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

Community Care

Last year, we published evidence-based and practical recommendations for reablement commissioners and providers , developed by researchers from the University of York, to tackle these barriers and ensure more people receive the high-quality support they need and deserve. However, the availability of OT support can vary.