Care inspector could use hidden cameras
Who - Adult social care chief inspector Andrea Sutcliffe
What - She said she wanted to explore the role techniques such as using hidden cameras could play in uncovering abuse and neglect.
Where - It is not known
When - This week
Why - Because action needs to be taken on the poor quality of care in care homes and domiciliary care around the country
This is an International News Story because it applies to people in care homes and domiciliary care around the country. This story contains the news value 'Immediacy', as Andre Sutcliffe made the statement recently. It includes 'Familiarity', as it is about care homes in England. It includes 'Amplitude', as it affects thousands of people around the country. It has 'Impact', because it affects a lot of people, as it is likely that everyone has a family member in a care home, or under some sort of care. This story contains 'Conflict, as some people believe it is not right to use techniques such as hidden cameras, as it is unethical and breaches personal space.

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