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The Times ran an article focusing on shocking statistics  published by the Care Quality Commission on the state of the UK elderly care industry.

The Commission, the regulator for health and social care, has threatened to close 400 homes unless they are improved immediately. The Commission also described a further 3,500 homes, in which 70,000 people live, as “adequate”, thus giving these homes the second-lowest rating.

Sue McMillan, regional director for CQC’s Yorkshire and Humberside region, said “We are particularly concerned by the continuing poor performance by some care homes.  The Yorkshire and Humberside region continues to register some of the weakest performance of any region – and the number of residential care homes and homecare agencies who provide a weak service is simply not acceptable. Those providers must act quickly to put their house in order. Next year the Care Quality Commission will introduce a new system of registration for all care providers – and we intend to focus our attention on those who are failing. We will take action to ensure that the weak providers improve for the sake of all the people who depend on them.” 

The inspections highlight concerns over staff supervision, health and safety, and the way that medication is handled. One in five homes failed to provide adequate activities and opportunities for residents to socialise. Investing a care franchise opportunity will give you the chance to provide high quality care to those who need it. With the UK’s dedicating such effort towards an increase in the quality of service provided to the elderly, this shows the importance of and also the demand for these services. As the UK’s population ages each year, take your chance now to become part of an industry which provides a much needed and rewarding service.