Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Lancashire’s value of care rated ‘Outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission report

Source: Sue Ryder

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Date of publication: January 2022

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Following an inspection by CQC at the end of 2021 at the Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre in Lancashire it was awarded an overall rating of ‘Good’. However, the quality of care was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Length of publication: 1 page

Some important notes: The full CQC report can be found here

Glowing feedback and ‘Good’ CQC rating for hospice at home service

Source: ehospice

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Date of publication: April 2019

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: This news item shares how the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded Tynedale Hospice at home a rating of ‘Good’ across all areas.

Length of publication: 1 page

A second class ending: Exploring the barriers and championing outstanding end of life care for people who are homeless

Source: CQC

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Date of publication: November 2017

Publication type: Discussion paper

In a nutshell: This paper explores the reasons why homeless people do not experience
good care at the end of life and demonstrates that there are many opportunities to improve standards of care.

Length of publication: 24 pages

Some important notes: This paper is linked to the  2016 report ‘A different ending: End of life care review’ which can be accessed here

End-of-life care in the community: attaining a critical balance

Source:  British Journal of Community Nursing 2011, v.16(11) p522

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Date of publication: November 2011

Publication type: Article

In a nutshell: The recently published report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC, 2011) Dignity and Nutrition for Older People, makes a number of negative observations about poor quality of care in the 100 hospitals they inspected. The report concluded that many hospitals are failing to meet basic needs of older people. It is important that we nurses provide essential care, as there is nothing basic about patients’ needs, wishes and aspirations at the end of their lives.

Length of publication: 1 page

Some important notes: Contact you local health library to obtain a copy of this article. Follow this link to find you local health library