Will GP practice ever look the same again?
Whilst the immediate public health crisis has abated somewhat and the UK starts to ease lockdown measures, GP practices will be watching with interest. The
Revised COVID-19 Emergency MCA and DoLS Guidance
Last month I wrote an article reviewing the DHSC’s emergency guidance on the application of The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty
How COVID-19 has placed GP staff shortages in the spotlight and focused CQC’s attention on an area the sector is already struggling with
On 28 May 2020, the Royal College of General Practitioners (“RCGP”) responded to the NHS Digital Workforce figures which highlighted that there was still a
Beyond Covid-19: the legal landscape in the health and social care sector
This article considers what will happen in the health and social care sector in terms of regulation and litigation beyond the Covid-19 crisis. CQC’s Emergency
Are CQC routine inspections likely to recommence? And in what form?
The CQC suspended routine inspections in March 2020. According to its letter to social care providers on 16 March 2020 announcing the suspension, this was
Better Transparency from Local Authorities on their approach to financial support for Adult Social Care
We know from reports in the press and from our clients that there have been significant disparities between different Local Authorities’ reactions to the covid-19
Policies to introduce in light of Coronavirus guidance
Government guidance on Coronavirus changes frequently and it is important to ensure that your policies are up to date and in line with the latest
Complaints Handling Process – in line with current guidance? As published in Caring Times – May 2020
The Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) conducted a ‘Care Homes Market Study’ in 2018 and found that many service users and those acting on their
CQC’s Emergency Support Framework for Adult Social Care
Since the 1 May when details of the Emergency Support Framework (“ESF”) were first published, the CQC has been hosting a series of webinars to further
What healthcare providers need to know about reporting of Covid-19 under RIDDOR
This article is written for healthcare providers in their capacity as employers and it will consider employer duties in relation to work related incidents and
COVID-19 Emergency MCA and DoLS Guidance
The DHSC has published new emergency guidance for Care Homes, Hospitals and Supervisory Bodies on the application of The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and
CQC’s Emergency Support Framework – not all it’s cracked up to be
I had to chuckle when I read the CQC Emergency Support Framework. Billed as a supportive process, it would appear to be anything but. It