Rating Suspension – A Lazy Way For The CQC To Regulate?
I first came across the concept of Suspension of Ratings (not suspension of registration, which is the concept most will be familiar with) in 2019.
Court Permits Top Up Fees In Dentistry. Will Social Care Follow Suit?
Background In the recent case of The General Dental Council v Lucy Jane Williams [2023] EWCA Civ 481, the Court of Appeal confirmed the National
Professional Discipline: ‘The Burden Of Old Cases And Timeliness’
A Roundup of the Professional Standards Authority’s Performance Reviews for 2021/2022 It’s that time of the year again. The time when the Professional Standards Authority
The Power of Good Governance
The words “we received concerns…” can often be found in an inspection report from the CQC. These illusive and ill-defined ‘concerns’ often form the basis
The Importance of Consumer Law Obligations in Social Care: Transparency
An often overlooked, but fundamental, aspect of the social care industry is consumer law, particularly in relation to the contractual relationship between provider and service
CQC prosecutions and fines are on the rise
If you are faced with a CQC criminal investigation into you or your service it is vital that you take prompt action. The CQC is
Standing Firm: The Art Of Being A Health And Social Care Provider
Running a health and social care service has never been for the faint of heart – but difficult economic and political times bring new problems
Professional Discipline: A Change In Name Alone? The NMC’s Replacement Of Voluntary Removal With Agreed Removal
This week, the Nursing & Midwifery Council (“NMC”) announced their decision to introduce ‘agreed removal’ for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (“registrants”) replacing the previously
What To Expect From The CQC In 2023
In April 2023, the CQC published an update in relation to what providers can expect for the rest of 2023 in terms of its new
Government Confirms Commitment To Licensing Of The Non-Surgical Aesthetics Sector
The Government has reconfirmed its commitment to the licensing of the non-surgical aesthetics sector in England. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Mental Health and Women’s
An Update In Relation To The CQC’s Registration Service
In January 2023, in recognition of the pressures faced by the NHS during the winter, the CQC published its ‘Response to winter pressures’ which involved the
Getting Rid Of A Poor CQC Rating
Providers often find it difficult to shake off a poor CQC rating. Once the CQC has downgraded a service’s rating it often takes more than