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flag A UK care agency shut down after failing inspections due to unsafe staffing and poor care.

flag Dependable Care LLP, a domiciliary care agency in Cradley Heath, Sandwell, closed on November 30 after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) placed it in special measures due to serious safety and management failures. flag An October inspection found the agency rated "inadequate" across all categories, with 27% of care calls missed, unqualified staff, inconsistent care planning, and inadequate oversight. flag Although no clients with learning disabilities or autism were using the service at the time, the CQC cited breaches in five regulations, including staffing, safety, and person-centred care. flag The agency had lost its council contract earlier in the year and struggled with staff retention. flag The CQC initiated regulatory action, which the agency could appeal, and will monitor for improvements.

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