Today, the Care Act 2014 came into force. The legislation includes rights for those receiving care and those who provide it to their loved ones. The major changes which will come about as a result of the Care Act 2014 are being introduced in what is being dubbed the biggest shake-up for 60 years. Four …
Corporate Manslaughter: with convictions on the rise, are you vulnerable? The enactment of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (the “Act”) was seen as a landmark change in the law – for the first time, companies and organisations could be found guilty of corporate manslaughter as a result of serious management failures resulting …
CQC inspectors often criticise staffing levels during inspections which can be concerning for providers. This Ridout Report considers what the regulations say about staffing levels, CQC’s new inspection regime and practical steps providers can take to determine staffing. What do the regulations say? The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, called …
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