Alzheimer's Society comment on the Care Quality Commission
Published 31 March 2009
The Care Quality Commission takes up its responsibilities for the quality of health and social care from April 2009.
The Care Quality Commission was established by the Health and Society Care Act 2008 to regulate the quality of health and social care and look after the interests of people detained under the Mental Health Act. It brings together the work of the Commission for Social Care Inspection, the Healthcare Commission and the Mental Health Act Commission.
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society
About Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with all forms dementia and their carers. It provides information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care. It funds medical and scientific research and campaigns for improved health and social services and greater public understanding of dementia.
The Alzheimer's Society provides a national help line on 0845 3000 336 and website alzheimers.org.uk. Please include this information in any publication that uses these comments.
For more information please contact the press office on 0207 423 3595 or email press@alzheimers.org.uk
'The Care Quality Commission has a crucial role to play in driving up dementia care standards. One in three people over 65 will die with dementia, yet there is widespread failure to provide good quality care for people with this devastating condition. The Care Quality Commission needs to act fast; ensuring regulation is rigorous with an emphasis on regular review and inspection.Neil Hunt
Two thirds of people with dementia live in care homes and up to one quarter of hospital beds are taken up by people with dementia. The recently announced National Dementia Strategy is a huge step forward in the fight against dementia. The Care Quality Commission must provide independent assessment of the Strategy's impact and progress to ensure it transforms the lives of people with dementia and their carers.'
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society
About Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with all forms dementia and their carers. It provides information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care. It funds medical and scientific research and campaigns for improved health and social services and greater public understanding of dementia.
The Alzheimer's Society provides a national help line on 0845 3000 336 and website alzheimers.org.uk. Please include this information in any publication that uses these comments.
For more information please contact the press office on 0207 423 3595 or email press@alzheimers.org.uk
