Relatives association expresses ‘disappointment’ over CQC’s role

The care regulator has been accused of lacking oversight and not representing the sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a letter addressed to Care Quality Commission chief executive Ian Trenholm, the Relatives & Residents Association (R&RA) expressed ‘disappointment’ with the regulator. R&RA chair Judy Downey said the CQC’s Emergency Framework did not include detailed policy…