Care homes failingon manager rule

Almost 1,000 care homes across England have no registered manager, a watchdog said today.

While there is no direct risk to residents, care homes without a registered head may be less able to spot problems, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) said. The new Health and Social Care Act 2008, which came into force last week, makes it a requirement for all care homes to have a registered manager.

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