CQC inspections have, for years, been considered a “snap-shot” of a home/location on the day of the inspection. CQC rock up, take a view of what they find, and then write a report and make a judgment on an appropriate rating. When challenging inspection report findings and ratings, sometimes our clients will provide us with evidence …
On 24 August 2018 the HSJ wrote: The care quality watchdog has won an appeal to stop a private care provider increasing the number of beds for people with learning disabilities. The tribunal ruling has sparked fears that investors will not want to expand or set up units for fear of them being refused registration …
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has become the regulator in law for nursing associates – the new health and care role designed to bridge the gap between unregulated health care assistants and registered nurses. In 2015, Health Education England’s Shape of Caring review , identified a gap in skills and knowledge between health care assistants and …
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A care provider has been fined £3M by the HSE after a service user contracted Legionnaire’s disease in June 2015. An investigation was conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and it was found that, for more than a year, adequate measures were not in place to maintain a safe environment in the home. …
CQC places a huge emphasis on the importance of person-centred care, particularly in relation to services caring for people with dementia. This is reflected in the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs) that CQC inspectors are required to answer during an inspection. It is important that providers are able to demonstrate and evidence positive dementia support …
Our Trainee Nythan Smith qualified as a solicitor on 3 April 2018. We are very pleased to have worked with and supported Nythan during his training contract and wish him every success with his next chapter at the firm.
On 23 March 2018, the Legal Action Group will publish the second edition of its ‘Professional Discipline and Healthcare Regulators: a legal handbook’. The handbook’s Nursing & Midwifery Council chapter is co-authored by Ridouts’ solicitor, Nicole Ridgwell. In the foreword to the first edition, Mr Justice Collins referred to the handbook as ‘a necessary aid …
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Ridouts is a nationally renowned firm of health and social care lawyers, based in the heart of the West End of London, delivering regulatory and commercial advice to a range of providers. Our work is dynamic and so is our team. We have plans to expand our specialised offering and are looking to add established, …
In October 2017 Jenny Wilde was named a finalist at the First 100 Years Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2017. In honour of International Women’s Day we now publish her essay on how women can shape the future of the legal industry, which got her into the top 5 of this national event. It’s …
In recent months we at Ridouts have seen a significant increase in the Care Quality Commission’s use of enforcement action. Providers are approaching us seeking explanations for the serious looking correspondence that has landed on their doorstep. Emblazoned in bold lettering, the headings bear the ominous text “NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION” or …
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