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One in five care homes for older people in England fail to meet set national standards for safety and care, a report by 5 live Investigates suggests.
Research by healthcare analysts LaingBuisson examined inspection records for almost 10,000 care homes, and found 20% had failed to meet at least one key quality measure.
5 live found cases of residents washed in cold water or left with scabies.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) called the figures "disappointing".
In October 2014, the care watchdog - the CQC - introduced a new "tougher" inspection regime for care homes.
Following this, the researchers examined 9,816 inspections available on the CQC website in the first week of January this year.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31173451
Research by healthcare analysts LaingBuisson examined inspection records for almost 10,000 care homes, and found 20% had failed to meet at least one key quality measure.
5 live found cases of residents washed in cold water or left with scabies.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) called the figures "disappointing".
In October 2014, the care watchdog - the CQC - introduced a new "tougher" inspection regime for care homes.
Following this, the researchers examined 9,816 inspections available on the CQC website in the first week of January this year.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31173451