The government is to consider a research report, backed by the Department for Education, which explores extending the Staying Put laws for children in residential care. The report supports children remaining in residential care until the age of 21. The report explores the prospective options for young people in residential care and the potential challenges …
The Department of Health has announced this week that all public and private healthcare organisations will be subject to a legal requirement to clearly display their CQC rating. The intention is to strengthen transparency and enable service users to make more informed choices about their care. The requirement is set out in the Government’s response …
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According to the Local Government Association, Ofsted’s approach to inspecting child protection services in England is ‘blinkered’. The LGA say the current system fails to assess the work of crucial agencies such as health services and police. They believe that joint inspections of all the services involved in child protection would help ensure fewer children …
A revised Code of Practice for the Mental Health Act 1983 was published last week. The new Code provides guidance for professionals and explains how they should carry out their roles and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, to ensure that all patients receive high quality and safe care. There have been significant changes …
Debate has opened up around Ofsted’s plans to pilot double inspections this term. Ofsted say this will involve two senior officials independently inspecting a school on the same day and comparing judgements. The new method has been introduced to address concerns that have been raised in relation to quality assurance and forms part of Ofsted’s …
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The Better Health for London report, produced by the London Health Commission, has suggested a £1bn investment to modernise GP premises and make them more accessible for Londoners. The report states that the Department of Health and NHS England should launch a 5 year £1bn investment programme in GP premises so that all Londoners are …
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In response to a government-commissioned review, the Association of Directors and Adult Social Services (ADASS), has consolidated the number of forms professionals need to complete when applying for DoLS authorisations. The paperwork has been condensed to 13 forms compared to the previous 32 forms to rid the process of unnecessary paperwork. ADASS states that the …
In October 2014 CQC asked people what their views were on the fees CQC are proposing to charge registered providers of health and social care services for 2015/16. The consultation closes at midday today, Friday, 9 January 2015. For 2015/16, CQC are proposing to: · increase annual fees for all registered providers except those in …
CQC have announced the next group of acute, community health and mental health providers to be inspected between April and June 2015 as part of its new inspection approach. The inspections which are carried out by a combination of inspectors, clinicians, and experts by experience will assess whether the service overall is: safe, effective, caring, …
Labour has called on the government to hold an urgent summit on how to alleviate pressure on A&E services in English hospitals. The call comes following figures showing that the NHS had missed its A&E waiting time target for the last three months of 2014. The pressure on hospital A&E departments has led to several …
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