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Care regulator head leaves post

The head of the body regulating health and social care has announced her resignation – as a critical government report into its work is published. Cynthia Bower said it was “time to move on” from her post as England’s Care Quality Commission chief executive. The CQC came under attack last … Continue reading

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MPs doubt supermarket scheme to spot carers

Using supermarkets to identify carers has been described as a “bemusing” and “nonsense headline-grabbing idea” by members of the health select committee. Sainsbury’s has begun training staff to look for signs that customers may be caring for elderly or disabled people. They are told to give those doing two lots … Continue reading

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