Gemma Nicholas, Author at Ridouts Solicitors

Information Request Duplication – CQC and ADASS Joint Statement

The CQC has suspended routine inspections and are no longer requiring providers to complete Provider Information Requests (PIRS). However, in order for the CQC to continue its regulatory function it has introduced the Emergency Support Framework (ESF). The framework considers a wealth of information and intelligence, including information from: NHS Capacity Tracker ‘Update CQC on …

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COVID-19 Emergency MCA and DoLS Guidance

Articles & Publications / By Gemma Nicholas

The DHSC has published new emergency guidance for Care Homes, Hospitals and Supervisory Bodies on the application of The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This article explains the new guidance. The recent guidance aims to assist those caring for adults who lack mental capacity, …

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How the CQC is supporting Adult Social Care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Articles & Publications / By Gemma Nicholas

For the last couple of weeks the CQC has appeared not to be doing much other than having conversations with government bodies. Kate Terroni’s announcement yesterday, on the back of the Government’s daily briefing appears to illustrate that those conversations have developed into a more concrete plans. Not only has the CQC contributed to the …

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Cutting Corners to combat a crisis– what will the long term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic be on the health and social care sector?

Articles & Publications / By Gemma Nicholas

With the speed at which this global pandemic is developing, is it accepted that corners will be cut in the health and social care sector and the slack will be picked up at some point in the future? And if so, does the Care Quality Commission have the same view? On 16 March 2020, the …

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Holding the CQC to account: a flawed system – Ridout Report -March 2020

The Ridout Report / By Gemma Nicholas

It often feels that Providers have limited opportunities to have their say and defend their corner against the CQC. It can appear that the system is stacked against them. Providers should ensure they are aware of all of the systems available to respond to the CQC, in order to capitalise on every opportunity to have …

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