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'Culture of neglect' at care home

A whistleblower who worked at a care home where 11 former workers were arrested yesterday over the death of a former resident has told ITV News she tried to stop the abuse. She said there was a "culture of neglect" at the home in Nottingham.

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CQC referred care home after whistleblower calls

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) says it referred a care home in Nottingham to the local authority after receiving calls from a whistleblower:

The anonymous whistleblowing calls prompted a safeguarding referral to the local authority, which is the usual protocol when an individual service user is named.

CQC worked closely with Nottingham City Council last year when concerns were found and residents were moved to alternative accommodation.

– care quality commission statement

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