Care homes can avoid litigation – and serious accidents – if they put robust inspection processes in place

Bibby backs tougher recruitment process for care sector staff

BIBBY CONSULTING & SUPPORT HELPS STRENGHTEN CARE HOME COMPLIANCE

Bibby Consulting & Support, compliance experts in health and safety and employment law, has appointed two new health, safety and environment consultants to strengthen its care homes team to support the demand for compliance services in the care home sector. Accidents in the sector have been steadily increasing with a total of 4,503 injuries reported in 2008/09. And during a series of recent inspections, the Health and Safety Executive found evidence of poor compliance with key health and safety requirements in the care homes sector. The new positions will see Samantha Sharp and Jennifer