21/11/2024
Not as unusual as we are led to believe
Intriduction agencies are not regulated as a result vulnerable individuals may be at risk as it can be anyone providing support - no training, no reference, no police check and no follow up
Care agencies like Spinal Homecare are regulated by CQC - all staff are properly recruited, trained and when working are supervised and managed
As the government promises NHS reform, there's a drive to get more people treated at home or in the community. But what happens when that falls short? Sky’s Nick Martin uncovers the bizarre story of the fake carer and what it says about the UK's multi-million-pound care industry.