CQC’s draft consultation strategy for 2021 and smarter regulation – has much changed?
As published in Caring Times – February 2021 On 7 January 2021, CQC published a formal consultation paper on its new draft strategy that it
CQC Strategy Consultation on Inspections and Ratings – Will more flexible mean better?
As part of its 2021 strategy, the CQC has published a consultation which promises a significant shift in its approach to inspections and ratings. This
UPDATED: Considering the issue of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers
During a December 2020 Ridouts’ webinar (Videos – Ridouts Solicitors) a healthcare provider asked the question, “Do you think it will become mandatory for staff
Safeguarding: How can I manage a process that feels completely out of my control?
Safeguarding allegations are a hazard of the job when you work in health and social care. At Ridouts we are approached regularly by providers who
Considering the issue of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health and social care workers
During a recent Ridouts’ webinar (Videos – Ridouts Solicitors) a healthcare provider asked the question, “Do you think it will become mandatory for staff to
Let’s keep regulators and Tribunals to their correct remit
Over recent years we have seen the growth of statutory tribunals with panels comprised of a legally qualified chairperson and selected experts to determine a
A Word of Warning about CQC Warning Notices
In October 2020 my colleague, Caroline Barker, wrote about the CQC’s new transitional regulatory approach, the shift to inspections based on risk, and how this
Warning Notices – “Fake News”?
HSJ reported last week upon CQC having taken enforcement action against an NHS Trust by the issue of a Warning Notice. A Warning Notice is
What if the CQC tries to cancel your registration?
It can happen and does happen. The CQC can cancel your registration. It could be one location, it could be your entire registration. The CQC
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
