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ONE IN EIGHT CARE HOMES HAS NEVER HAD A 'GOOD' CQC REPORT
The CQC's 'Blacklist' reveals the widespread extent o substandard care in English residential homes.
Sarah Whitebloom
Jan 19, 20184 min read


CONSUMER THREAT TO CARE INDUSTRY, DRUNK ON POOR HOMES
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/news/article-5163075/Care-homes-face-legal-action-failing-provide-care.html Britain’s care home industry...
Sarah Whitebloom
Dec 10, 20175 min read


ANOTHER TERRIBLE WEEK FOR CARE. Third in a row 'worst home of the week' for high-end provide
For the third week in a row, Barchester Healthcare is owner one of OLM’s worst care homes of the week. Barchester, one of the UK’s...
Sarah Whitebloom
Nov 28, 20173 min read


What is the biggest problem in care homes today? It’s the staff, stupid.
Worst care homes of the week - Calderdale Retreat, C&V Orchard and Barchester's Kingsland House in Shoreham
Sarah Whitebloom
Nov 21, 20175 min read


AN ABUSERS' CHARTER? POLICE ADMIT FAILURE TO PROSECUTE OVER HUNDREDS OF ABUSE CASES
Freedom of Information requests to England's police show 13 forces have investigated fewer than 10 cases of elder abuse
Sarah Whitebloom
Nov 14, 20176 min read


INADEQUATE: CARE SLAMMED AT SIX HOMES OWNED BY ONE PROVIDER - residents forced to rise before dawn
Residents were out of bed, dressed and in the lounge - and it was only 4.30am. Life inside an Inadequate home.
Sarah Whitebloom
Nov 4, 20176 min read


Police Send Clear Signal over Sussex Health Care Investigation Deaths.
OLM argues here that 'carers' would have to beat an old person in the street with baseball bats to stand a chance of appearing in th
Sarah Whitebloom
Aug 21, 20172 min read


Lights, camera, action?
You need to be cynical when it comes to care. A camera can set your mind at rest - or provide the evidence
Sarah Whitebloom
Aug 16, 20171 min read


Bad homes, good publicity. Care groups turn failures into call for cash. Will they ever accept respo
Hard to argue: care homes want more cash but do not necessarily offer better care
Sarah Whitebloom
Jul 11, 20173 min read
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