Jenny Wilde

Standing up for your business – Healthcare Business July 2019

We have many providers of health and social care services contact us to describe in detail the injustices they have suffered at the hands of a regulator, a commissioner or a professional regulatory body. These stories often relate to inefficiencies within those respective organisations that have led to incorrect conclusions or unreasonable or disproportionate regulatory …

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The CMA sets its sights on care home fees after death – what does it mean for providers?

On 31 May 2018 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published advice to UK care home providers on charging fees after a resident’s death. The advice is based upon the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) and Consumer Protection for Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). The CRA applies a test of fairness to terms in a …

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International Women’s Day – First 100 Years – How can women shape the future of the legal industry?

In October 2017 Jenny Wilde was named a finalist at the First 100 Years Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2017. In honour of International Women’s Day we now publish her essay on how women can shape the future of the legal industry, which got her into the top 5 of this national event.   It’s …

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Ridout Report -Fight or Flight: How would you react to CQC enforcement?

In recent months we at Ridouts have seen a significant increase in the Care Quality Commission’s use of enforcement action. Providers are approaching us seeking explanations for the serious looking correspondence that has landed on their doorstep. Emblazoned in bold lettering, the headings bear the ominous text “NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION” or …

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