Month: August 2017

An investigation is being conducted into Ofsted by The National Audit Office (NAO), to assess whether the watchdog inspects schools efficiently and effectively. The NAO will specifically assess if Ofsted is well-placed to inspect schools efficiently and effectively, whether Ofsted inspects its schools in an efficient and effective manner and whether the watchdog knows whether …

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A study completed by Newcastle University and published in the Lancet has found that the amount of time spent needing daily care at the end of life has doubled in England over the past two decades. It found that men spent 2.4 years on average needing regular care and women three years. Between 1991 and …

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NHS England has announced it plans to retain an expected £120m, to act as a commissioner contribution to the system risk reserve. Paul Baumann, chief financial officer for NHS England, justified this decision by stating there was a ‘clearly demonstrated’ need for a risk reserve following the tight financial situation last year. The unexpected influx …

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Both CQC and NHS Improvement have joined together to assess how NHS hospitals (non-specialist acute) trusts use their resources. The assessment will be introduced from the autumn and carried out by NHS Improvement alongside scheduled inspections looking at the quality and safety of care, led by CQC. A report will be published following the assessment …

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Ridouts continues its commitment to diversity and reveals its diversity data for the firm for 2017. The summary of the data can be found here and reveals the broad range of fee earners at the firm.