Month: July 2013

Are multi-location providers now more vulnerable than single location providers ?

In our December 2011 edition of the Ridout Report, we raised concerns about CQC’s powers under  section 31 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (‘the Act’), particularly in relation to providers operating services at more than one location. Section 31 effectively makes it easier for CQC to close down a service if the …

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Caring Times: How many new starts does CQC require?

At Ridouts we have seen an increasingly aggressive CQC emerging over the last year.  It is not holding back when it comes to taking enforcement action against providers it deems to be non-compliant with the law.  However, in our experience, whilst the CQC is determined to push forward fervently against providers, the case the CQC …

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Corporate accountability in the wake of Mid Staffordshire and Winterbourne View

The Department of Health is currently consulting on strengthening corporate accountability in the health and social care sector. The consultation runs until 6 September 2013.  There are three main elements: A new fit and proper test for directors Direct prosecutions of providers for breaches of fundamental standards A new statutory duty of candour. We deal …

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