Modern slavery gangs exploiting care worker shortage
The number of modern slavery cases reported within the UK care industry has more than doubled in the past year. There were 109 potential victims
BMA declares it has no confidence in the GMC
On 4 July 2023, the British Medical Association (“BMA”) Annual Representative Meeting passed a no confidence vote in the General Medical Council (“GMC”) and the
Junior doctors begin longest strike yet in England
Today junior doctors in England have begun their longest walkout yet, in protest over pay. They are demanding a 35% pay rise, which the government
Ofsted says inspection not to blame for headteacher’s death
On 8 January 2023, Ruth Perry, the headteacher of Caversham Primary School in Reading, took her own life after being told that the school had
UK’s Digital Social Care deadline approaches
On 10 July 2023, the Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) announced via an uploaded video, that by March 2024, 80% of care providers in the UK
Consultation On Oliver McGowan Code Of Practice On Learning Disability And Autism Training
A consultation reviewing the Oliver McGowan code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training (“the code”) is currently open. The code has been drafted
How Whistleblowing Can Negatively Affect Your Care Business – A Whistle Stop Tour On Whistleblowing
The 23 June was World Whistle-blower’s day, so it seemed timely to reflect on the subject, in particular a reminder of the law, updates to
Ridouts publish SRA Equality and Diversity Questionnaire 2023
In line with the SRA’s requirement for law firms to gather diversity data from staff, Ridouts are pleased to publish the results of its review
Calls for the Care Worker Visa to be Abolished
A new Conservative Group is angry at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for failing to deliver on promises made in the 2019 Conservative Manifesto to reduce
Government Proposes New Regulations Empowering CQC to Ensure Patient Visits in Care Settings
The Government is presently consulting on new regulations aimed at granting the Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) additional authority to oversee and enforce visitation arrangements by
Clarity on Article 2 Obligations: Insights from the Supreme Court Judgement in R (Maguire)[2023]
On 21 June 2023, the Supreme Court handed down judgement in R (on the application of Maguire) (Appellant) v His Majesty’s Senior Coroner for Blackpool & Fylde
Ofsted Grading System in Need of Change
The death of head teacher Ruth Perry has brought Ofsted’s inspection process under scrutiny, particularly their grading system. In the aftermath, Sir Michael Wilshaw, former
Doctors are set to take legal action against GMC over ‘inaction’ on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
On 5 June 2023, a group of doctors, including some General Practitioners, have begun legal proceedings against the General Medical Council (“GMC”) over what they
Dealing with Patient Complaints
As all Doctors will be aware, receiving a letter from the General Medical Council (“GMC”) can be a daunting experience. However, receiving a letter from
Ofsted school inspections set to change
On Monday 12 June 2023, in response to the death of head teacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life following an Ofsted inspection, the