Care services minister Norman Lamb launches £700,000 programme to help councils meet proposed duty to promote diverse and high-quality care market.
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Support for commissioners in meeting duty to boost care choice
Ministers bid to end home care contracting by the minute
July 12, 2012 by
White Paper pledge will be achieved by spreading good practice rather than outright ban and accompanies several measures to raise the quality of providers.
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GSCC issues warning over access to social work placements
June 25, 2012 by
Supply of high-quality placements struggling to keep up with mounting demand, particuarly in statutory sector, warns the General Social Care Council.
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Paying providers by the hour stifles quality, say council heads
June 22, 2012 by
Commissioning services by time is hampering a shift to outcomes-based commissioining, say council members and officers.
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Paying providers by the hour stifles quality, say council heads
How to check whether your services are good enough
March 27, 2012 by
Providers must ensure their internal compliance mechanisms go beyond checklists to avoid poor practice, says consultant and former Care Quality Commission inspector Sughra Nazir.
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How to check whether your services are good enough
