Give teeth to nursing homes watchdog

WE, as social workers working with older people, welcome the decision to introduce an independent inspectorate for nursing homes.

Give teeth to nursing homes watchdog
Sat, 11 Jun, 2005 - 01:00

The inspectorate must be backed up by legislation and regulations, report directly to the Department of Health and Children and produce an annual report.

It should cover the private, public and voluntary sectors. Inspection teams should include social work and occupational therapy alongside nursing and medicine, so as to ensure a holistic approach to the inspection process.

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