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Care agencies must ensure recruits can speak English A government adviser says agencies should make sure people they recruit as carers can speak English before placing them in vulnerable peoples homes. Dr Shereen Hussein, scientific adviser to the Department of Health, told BBC Radio 5 live that poor language skills could lead to bad care and abuse. Kings College London says that 20% of carers are migrant workers. Care minister Norman Lamb said communication skills would be required for the new Care Certificate. The brother of one dementia sufferer says his carers struggled to communicate. bbc.co.uk/news/health-27295554
Posted on: Wed, 07 May 2014 08:27:32 +0000

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