When the CMA began its market study in December 2016, it was clear that the study would look at particular terms in contracts covering matters of concern to those paying for care, for example, the size of up front deposits, unexpected fee increases and payment periods following the death of a resident. The study was …
Due to the increase in the numbers of people with dementia, less support in the community and a change to the definition of a mental disorder, England has seen a rise in the number of people being detained under the Mental Health Act. Between the years 2005/06 and 2015/16, the number of detentions has risen …
Following an investigation into the death of a resident, a care home owner and manager have been fined after admitting they failed to provide safe care and treatment. The prosecution was brought against the company and manager, and both have been fined. The owner was fined £16,00, plus a £170 victim surcharge and the manager …
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Last year we saw the promise of a new Mental Health Act in the Queen’s Speech and the prime minister announcing an independent review into the Mental Health Act 1983. The review has been set up to study “how the legislation in the Mental Health Act 1983 is used and how practice can improve”. The …
HSJ Channel – Reform or a new mental health act? Read More »
The King’s Fund recently published a report which showed a widening funding gulf between acute hospitals and mental health trusts. The slow rate of funding growth for mental health trusts and the preferential use of the Sustainability and Transformation Fund to stabilise financial and operational performance has widened the funding gap between NHS mental health …
Yesterday, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a report which revealed that the funding system for continuing healthcare needs is failing patients. The report suggested that people with continuing healthcare needs, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple Sclerosis at a disadvantage when it comes to funding and being told about funding. The report warns that …
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Most are aware of the severe pressures NHS hospitals have been experiencing over the winter period. Tens of thousands of operations have been cancelled in January alone and most outpatient clinics have been closed to help the NHS deal with the surge of patients attending hospital. With frontline staff and leaders under a considerable amount …
The Government’s Children and Social Work Bill has received criticism from social workers, care leavers, lawyers and others regarding an exemption clause. It has been reported that twenty different membership and campaigning organisations have united to oppose clause 29 of the bill. Clause 29 stipulates that local authorities will be exempt from legal duties under …
Councils could opt out of 80 years of children’s care legislation Read More »
NHS England is currently preparing to invest in setting up a new specialist forensic community mental health team across the country. These teams will help high acuity patients by supporting them safely assimilate back into the community. Providers will have the opportunity to bid up to £1.2m to expand treatment for mental health patients who …
Sir David Behan has announced his intention to step down as the Chief Executive of the CQC. He will continue his role up until summer 2018, to allow sufficient time for the Board to appoint his successor. Having worked in health and social care for over 40 years and specifically six years at the CQC, …
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