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Dementia Care Home Plunges into Liquidation
1 Jul
Summary
- Care home failed inspection, rated inadequate by CQC.
- Staff lacked training in dementia care and consent.
- Liquidators appointed, signaling the home's closure.
Lillibet House, a care home in Bedfordshire, has been appointed liquidators and is now in liquidation after being rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The home, which provided personal or nursing care for up to 30 patients, was home to 27 individuals at the time of the inspection.
The CQC inspection in July and August last year raised concerns about people's safety. Stuart Dunn, CQC deputy director, highlighted that leaders failed to adequately train staff in caring for individuals with dementia or limited mental capacity. Staff also did not always respect the consent of individuals refusing personal care, raising human rights issues.
Further issues included inadequate staff training in safeguarding people from abuse or neglect. Leaders also failed to consistently investigate safety incidents, missing opportunities for improvement. While most residents and relatives reported satisfaction with care, and staff interactions appeared calm, the home's failures led to its downfall and appointment of liquidators on June 25.
