The health and social care sector under a Conservative Government
With a new Conservative government led by Boris Johnson, what lies ahead for the health and social care sector? Pre-election, the Conservative Party’s number one
Election Special December 2019- What do the political parties have to offer social care in the General election?
The election is around the corner and the social care sector has been given manifesto-shaped presents in advance of the festive season. But what is
Suspension of Ratings: Is this CQC being transparent or underhand? As published in Caring Times December 2019
Between April and July 2019, CQC suspended 4 providers’ ratings. “Their rating was suspended? Don’t you mean their registration was suspended?” I hear you ask?
Ridout Report – November 2019 -Notification of Deaths Regulations 2019
On 1 October 2019, the new ‘Notification of Deaths Regulations 2019’ (the “2019 Regulations”) came into force. The rules set out much needed clarity regarding
CQC’s State of Care Report – A focus on mental health and learning disability services and the adult social care sector – Healthcare Business October 2019
The 2019 CQC State of Care Report was recently published on 15 October 2019. Overall CQC has concluded that the quality of care across the
Managing safeguarding investigations – preserving your regulatory and reputational position – Caring Times October 2019
Safeguarding investigations can be incredibly stressful and difficult times for providers of health and social care services. Any allegations involving vulnerable people will always, and
Whistleblowing in the health and social care sector – As published in Healthcare Business – October 2019
On 11 September 2019, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) published its joint whistleblowing disclosures report with other professional regulators to show what action regulators
CQC and record keeping – If it’s not written down it didn’t happen – As published in Care Talk magazine – September 2019
The purpose of a CQC inspection is to determine if a service is complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations
The Ridout Report – September 2019 – CQC on restraint, seclusion and segregation – what does this mean for providers?
This Ridout Report considers CQC’s review of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation in services providing care for people with learning disabilities and or/autism and mental
Do CQC’s enforcement procedures Require Improvement?
CQC has published its annual report and accounts for 2018/2019. This includes their performance summary and analysis benchmarked against its four strategic priorities to: Encourage
The Ridout Report – July 2019 – Is an increase of prosecution powers a reflection of the state of care?
Ian Trenholm, the Chief Executive of CQC, seems to have kept to his word about increasing the use of CQC’s prosecution powers. CQC’s annual report,
Standing up for your business – Healthcare Business July 2019
We have many providers of health and social care services contact us to describe in detail the injustices they have suffered at the hands of