So now the Covid-19 claims might be coming, what should providers do?
Covid-19 is leaving many casualties in its wake. This is not limited to the human casualties. Many companies will have gone out of business. Many
Will CQC cross the threshold post-COVID-19? As published in Caring Times September 2020
The CQC’s regulatory regime has historically centred around a schedule of inspections of providers to assure itself of the quality of care offered. It seems
A reminder to providers: Ofsted to resume “Assurance Visits”
Ofsted will resume visits to children’s services again this month. Most visits were suspended in March 2020 because of Covid-19 restrictions but in August 2020,
The Future of CQC Inspections
This article delves deeper into CQC’s immediate priorities following suspension of inspections in March 2020, looking at what CQC has in store for the next
A warning from CQC – ensure your fire safety measures have not been compromised
On 7 August 2020, CQC sent out its regular COVID-19 update email to adult social care providers. One of the topics covered in the email
50% of CQC inspections during the COVID-19 period were informed by whistleblowers – should you be reviewing your governance systems?
According to CQC’s board meeting minutes of 15 July 2020, 50% of CQC’s physical inspections were informed by whistleblowers during the COVID-19 period, which demonstrates
Safeguarding referrals – to notify or not to notify the CQC?
All providers will (we hope) be familiar with safeguarding referrals. These need to be made to the relevant safeguarding authority when certain incidents, events, or
Best interests decisions: A COVID-19 quick guide
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (“SCIE”) published guidance in July 2020 titled, “Best interests decisions: A COVID-19 quick guide” (“SCIE guidance”). The SCIE guidance
CQC publishes its third Insight Report
The CQC has published its third Insight report COVID-19 INSIGHT: Issue 3 . The report explores three main themes: The need for providers and other
CQC’s strategy towards Smarter Regulation: Is a change in culture on the cards?
As we have reported on previously, the CQC are currently considering their forward thinking strategy and aim to move towards a strategy of “Smarter Regulation”.
New Immigration Bill will negatively affect the Social Care Sector
The Government’s proposed post-Brexit immigration bill is currently going through its stages in the House of Commons, having passed its first hurdle with support of
Past the peak: Why the fairytale ending will have to wait for the social care sector
It has been an unforgettable few months for all of us. The profile of our world has changed forever and we have quickly adapted to
