No-deal Brexit – what can care providers expect?
The clock is ticking on the UK’s exit from Europe. As things stand, and assuming the government isn’t able to agree an extension to the
LPS update: The removal of the Care Home Manager role & the draft regulations
On 16 July 2020, the Government announced that the Liberty Protection Safeguards (“LPS”) which were due to be implemented on 1 October 2020 would be
Winter is Coming – Will it Bring Increased CQC Enforcement Action? As published in Caring Times
On 18 September 2020, the Government published its ‘Covid-19 Winter Plan 2020 to 2021’ setting out the national support for the adult social care sector
CQC rolls out its Transitional Regulatory Approach for ASC Services – As published in Care Home Management Magazine
CQC has announced that, from 6 October 2020, it will roll out its Transitional Regulatory Approach (TRA) to Adult Social Care services. The TRA is
How the CQC’s transitional regulatory approach could affect your GP practice
The CQC’s transitional regulatory approach is being rolled out to general practice from 19 October 2020. The approach builds upon the regulator’s emergency support framework
COVID-19: Can the CQC insist on coming into your home?
An Englishman’s home is his castle! Or so it is said. A care provider’s home is their citadel. Without permission, no one can insist on
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
Ridouts secures large settlement sum for a provider in fee dispute case against a Local Authority
In a recent fee dispute case against a local authority, Ridouts was able to successfully argue a point of law which meant that the Local
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,
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
