13 October 2011
CQC publishes its final report on standards of Dignity and Nutrition in hospitals. R&RA puts out press statement repeating call for same investigation to be made in social care.
...CQC is not working effectively for vulnerable older poeple in care homes. It needs to give greater priority to ensuring that this equally vulnerable group receives proper care. They, too, need inspection to ensure that they receive the skilled care they need and to ensure that their dignity and nutrition is properly safeguarded...