Archive for August, 2010
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Nottinghamshire County LINk updates you with information from CQC
New publication informs patients and families what standards to expect from the regulation of their NHS hospital
Following the introduction of a new law, all NHS hospitals in England must now be licensed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). To be licensed hospitals must show that they are meeting new essential standards of quality and safety. CQC continuously monitors them to make sure standards are kept or improvement action is taken. Now CQC has published a leaflet which informs patients, their carers and families, what they can expect from the essential standards. The leaflet also explains how important it is that patients or their carers tell the regulator about their experiences, both good and bad, to help CQC make the right decisions. Called ‘What standards to expect from the regulation of your NHS hospital’ the leaflet can be read or downloaded from the CQC website.
At the same time the CQC website publishes an up-to-date directory of all licensed NHS hospitals. You can now look up the current status of any NHS hospital trust in England.
The licensing of NHS hospitals is just the first step in a programme which will see new essential standards of quality and safety gradually rolled out across all health and adult social care services in England. In October this year all adult social care services must be licensed by CQC and providers must demonstrate they are meeting essential standards of quality and safety; so too must all providers of independent healthcare. You can find out more about the programme and how it affects the care you and your family receives by visiting CQC’s website at www.cqc.org.uk. Or you can contact the Care Quality Commission on 03000 616161. -
Putting People First
Nottinghamshire County LINk is pleased to invite you to an update on Putting People First with Paul McKay from Nottinghamshire County Council.
This will take place on Monday 6th September 2010 2-4pm at Top Valley Community Centre, Unit 6, Top Valley Way, Nottingham, NG5 9DD
What is Putting People First?
The Government and local councils want to help people stay healthy and living independently for as long as possible. Putting People First is about people having more choice and control over the support they need to do this.
For more information please go to www.puttingpeoplefirst.org.uk
Please confirm your attendance no later than Tuesday 31st August 2010 to Michelle Anuebunwa on 01159 754 647 or e-mail info@strongerlocalvoice.com
