A report carried out in January 2012 by consumer group \u2018Which?\u2019 has branded the standard of home care that the elderly are receiving as \u201cdisgraceful\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018Which?\u2019 reported on the experiences of a number elderly clients receiving home care also known as domiciliary care by paid workers, and their relatives.<\/p>\n
The report found particular areas of concern including missed medication, food left out of reach and vulnerable individuals left without a way of getting to the bathroom.<\/p>\n
The chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Cynthia Bower, said: “Homecare is one of the most difficult areas of care to monitor because it is delivered behind closed doors which is why, starting next month, CQC will be carrying out a themed inspection programme of 250 providers of domiciliary care services.<\/p>\n
“We will be focusing on dignity and respect, the safeguarding of people in vulnerable circumstances and how well-supported and trained homecare staff are to undertake these most important care tasks.\u201d<\/p>\n
NCC Home Learning have recently launched a number of new courses relating to the problem areas highlighted in the report which are ideal for those working in any care setting.\u00a0 All courses are carried out via distance learning<\/span> and can be completed at your own pace at a time to suit you.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Medication and Domiciliary Care<\/a><\/span> For further information on any of these home study<\/span> courses why not call us on 0800 970 2522 or email enquiries@ncchomelearning.co.uk<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Healthy Eating and Nutrition<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Continence Care<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dignity and Respect<\/a><\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (SoVA\/PoVA)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n