The CQC And Its Move Towards Imposing Conditions On Registration
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the CQC introduced a risk-based inspection model and focused its inspection activity where service users were deemed to be at risk
How The CQC Will Score Practices Under Its New Regulatory Approach
The CQC is changing its approach to how it regulates GP practices. My colleague, Gemma Nicholas, recently wrote an article outlining the CQC’s new strategy
Should Providers Accept Or Challenge CQC’s Findings?
Many health and social care providers decide to engage with CQC in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration. They accept the ratings awarded to them
The Issue With Local Authorities And Safeguarding Concerns
At Ridouts, we are regularly contacted by providers in relation to issues that they are having with the Local Authority Safeguarding Team and Section 42
Revision Of The Factual Accuracy Comment Process Is As Clear As Mud
The CQC recently asked for feedback on the factual accuracy comment (“FAC”) process – the process whereby providers have 10 working days to submit comments
Understanding the CQC’s strategy and regulatory approach
The CQC is working to fulfil its strategy that was launched last year. Under the new strategy the regulator plans to continually monitor practices and
Notices of Decision – Using the Appeal Process to your Advantage
It is always worrying when you receive a letter from the CQC that states it has decided to cancel your registration, suspend your registration, or
Press Releases – The Right To Speak Up
It is common knowledge within the health and social care sector that an inspection by the CQC is accompanied by an inspection report. This inspection
Is the CQC Too Negative?
Research by Care Home Professional has revealed that in the last five years there has been an increasing number of health and social care providers
Heed the Warning – CQC’s light touch can have heavy consequences for Providers – Are you prepared to challenge?
As has now been widely publicised, the CQC has abandoned its regular schedule of inspection for all health and social care services, including GP practices.
Death of a service user? What Providers should consider if called to an Inquest
Many health and social care Providers will have had some form of contact with the Coroner’s court, whether it be simply assisting the Coroner with
New Government, New Approach to Social Care?
We only have sound bites at present in respect of how those in Government will seek to alleviate the pressures across social care and there
