Despite the evidence base and clear policy direction, current maternity care in the UK is often fragmented with women reporting limited continuity of care and concerns about midwives’ awareness of their medical
Single Assessment Framework – Transparency and data accuracy (Part 2) Response by Care Quality Commission to Editor everythingCQC on 23 December 2024. Refused Dear Bharat Patel Please find attached a copy of the final response from CQC, previously issued to you on 31 October 2024 We aggreg...
Once the case for referral was established, lengthy waits for assessment and initial outpatient consultations introduced further risks. These waiting periods were a collective concern. However, providers were thought not to appreciate the gravity of such delays: Time is the enemy here…I don’t thin...
Research suggests that any interaction between an older person and a health or social care professional should include an assessment for frailty. Many older care home residents are frail when admitted, but we have little knowledge of whether or how this is assessed. The aim of this paper is ...