An inquiry by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has found there are ‘major problems’ in the home care system. The commission says it has uncovered ‘worrying’ cases of neglect and examples of lack of respect for older people’s dignity and privacy.
The inquiry suggests short appointment times, high staff turnover and a lack of training as some of the causes of human rights breaches.
Read the full news story from BCC News here.
Personal Care Consultants offers a Personal Care training course which guides care staff through best practice in terms of delivering personal care and emphasises the underlying principles of care in particular those of dignity and choice. For further information please e-mail training@thecareplan.com or call 01244 390677.
The inquiry suggests short appointment times, high staff turnover and a lack of training as some of the causes of human rights breaches.
Read the full news story from BCC News here.
Personal Care Consultants offers a Personal Care training course which guides care staff through best practice in terms of delivering personal care and emphasises the underlying principles of care in particular those of dignity and choice. For further information please e-mail training@thecareplan.com or call 01244 390677.
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A good home care plays an important part in ensuring better care for the seniors by providing assisted living facilities with a comprehensive non-medical care and services at home, hospital or hotel room.
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