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Delphi Guides
New to care? Don't where to start? Delphi Guides provide you with the knowledge and insight to help you get started in providing 'Outstanding' care in nice bite-sized chunks!
Delphi Guide
October 16, 2024
PSIRF: What is it & How to Use It?
What is PSIRF? PSIRF stands for Patient Safety Incident Response Framework, the new approach the NHS uses to respond to patient safety incidents. Launched in August 2022, it replaces the
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Delphi Guide
August 12, 2022
How to achieve an Outstanding CQC rating
Getting an Outstanding CQC rating is not easy, with only an estimated 3% of care providers achieving it. Since it is such a difficult task to achieve this rating, services
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Delphi Guide
August 6, 2022
What questions are asked during a CQC inspection?
During a CQC inspection, the inspector may ask the practice manager of the service for access to certain documents or to explain aspects of the service provided. Being prepared to
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Delphi Guide
July 17, 2022
How to prepare for a CQC inspection
Anyone working in care will understand the importance of receiving a Good or Outstanding rating from the CQC following an inspection. The ratings are based on a number of factors,
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Delphi Guide
June 29, 2022
What is CQC Registration & How Does it Work?
Anyone who provides a care service in England must be registered with the CQC. If a care provider has not registered, they may have committed an offence. When registering with
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Delphi Guide
June 23, 2022
What are the 5 CQC standards?
The CQC rate care providers against 5 standards, known as the key questions. These questions are designed to asses whether or not a service is providing the best quality of
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Blog Articles
Blogs from and by Delphi's very own experts. Learn about the topics we're passionate about as well as important tid-bits that can help you provide the best care!
Blog Article
January 9, 2025
The CQC’s Single Assessment Framework Explained
During 2024, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rolled out their Single Assessment Framework (SAF). It is extremely important that you, as a care provider, understand this new way of assessing
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Blog Article
July 17, 2024
What You Need to Know About the CQC Framework Updates
If you are a care manager, then you will be aware of how important your CQC rating can be. As an indicator of how safe, effective, responsive and caring your
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Blog Article
February 13, 2024
How Does CQC Registration Work & Who Needs to Do It?
If you provide a care service in England, then you need to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This ensures that the highest standards of care are maintained,
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Blog Article
November 25, 2023
Competency Assessment for Social Care Workers
Ensuring Quality and Compassionate Care Delivering high-quality care services is a cornerstone of any thriving society, with a particular emphasis on social care. It is imperative to prioritise the competence
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Blog Article
November 7, 2023
Starting a Domiciliary Care Business: Q&A with Chris Williams from Tiggo Care
In this blog post, we ask Chris Williams, the founder of Tiggo Care, a series of questions that we think you should consider if you want to start a domiciliary
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Blog Article
June 17, 2023
Does your care environment need to register with the CQC?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) plays a crucial role in regulating care environments to ensure safety and quality of care. It is mandatory for certain types of service providers to
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Latest News
The latest from Delphi and the care industry. Keep up to date with all things care and more!
Newsletter Article
September 7, 2023
ESG & The Competition for Talent: Future Proofing for Future Employees
Since 2020, the world we live in looks very different. Terms like ‘global pandemic’, ‘cost of living crisis’ and ‘workforce shortages’ are a common topic in popular culture, and society
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Newsletter Article
November 2, 2021
NACAS – National Association of Care and Support Workers
NACAS – National Association of Care and Support Workers is the professional association for everyone working in social care in the UK. The association was founded in 2016 by care
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Newsletter Article
October 15, 2021
Government considering National Care Service in White Paper proposals, report
The government is considering introducing a National Care Service as part of plans to merge health and social care services, according to a report. The Guardian story quoting senior Conservative
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Newsletter Article
October 5, 2021
Over 1m health and care staff needed in next decade
Over 1m more health and care staff are needed in the next decade to meet growing demand for care, according to a new report. The Health Foundation’s REAL Centre report says an
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Newsletter Article
September 30, 2021
The NCF has called on government to provide “immediate support” to address staffing shortages in the social care sector.
A joint letter to the Home Secretary, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care and Chancellor of the Exchequer said the sector was in the midst of its “most
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Newsletter Article
September 22, 2021
2021-22 Workforce Development Fund has now launched.
We’re delighted to announce that the Workforce Development Fund (WDF) 2021-22 is now open to adult social care employers in England to support the development of their staff at all