Abuse in care home revealed once again in Panorama program

A recent programme aired by Panorama depicted the horrific abuse residents in a care home in Bristol were experiencing on a regular basis. 

The systematic physical and verbal abuse uncovered towards these vulnerable adults highlighted consistent failings which are being observed in care homes on a worringly increasing basis. 

As a live-in nursing care provider, we make a commitment to the individuals who entrust us with their safety and wellbeing, or that of their loved ones. Programmes such as Panorama have recently highlighted a frightening lack of accountability and supervision in the care sector, placing a cloud of suspicion over the whole sector. Indeed, the programme has sparked criticisms and investigations of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) , the regulator of care in England.  The Panorama programme led to 13 members of staff being suspended, and the home now looks set for closure.

Yet again, more investigations have begun as a result of these findings. It is difficult to believe that such investigations will really have a postiive effect on the care sector, its regulations, and people's perception of it.

Instead, we should use this opportununity to educate and reassure the individuals we care for and their families that quality, caring agencies do exist - and Alma Safe Care is one of them. 

For more details on the findings uncovered by the Panorama programme, look at the Guardian article online.