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Large rise in Deprivation of Liberty requests causes backlog

The Care Quality Commission’s annual report shows that Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requests have risen dramatically. A backlog of unresolved cases has developed, raising concerns for patient rights. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released its annual report on Deprivation

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The “bedblockers” who just want care at home

An increasing number of elderly people are becoming what is known as “bedblockers”, even though they are fit and eager to return home, because council care firms are reluctant to take on their care. An increasing number of elderly people

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‘Meals on Wheels’ reaching fewer elderly people

The number of people receiving ‘meals on wheels’ services from councils has more than halved over the last five years, Freedom of Information requests have found. The number of people receiving ‘meals on wheels’ services from councils has more than

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Elderly ‘need to drink more fluid’

Many older people are not getting enough to drink, according to new figures presented by the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM). Many older people are not getting enough to drink, according to new figures presented by the Royal Society of

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