Regulator for England and Wales dealing with cases that allegedly have put lives of residents at risk
Care watchdogs are investigating concerns staff with Covid have been working with care home residents as operators said absence levels are as high as 70% owing to sickness and self-isolation, increasing pressure to get staff back to work.
The Care Quality Commission has ordered several councils to investigate allegations about the practice, which puts lives at risk, and possible breaches of the Care Act relating to abuse or neglect of residents. It is understood to be dealing with less than 10 cases.
