A revised Code of Practice for the Mental Health Act 1983 was published last week. The new Code provides guidance for professionals and explains how they should carry out their roles and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983, to ensure that all patients receive high quality and safe care. There have been significant changes …
Debate has opened up around Ofsted’s plans to pilot double inspections this term. Ofsted say this will involve two senior officials independently inspecting a school on the same day and comparing judgements. The new method has been introduced to address concerns that have been raised in relation to quality assurance and forms part of Ofsted’s …
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The Better Health for London report, produced by the London Health Commission, has suggested a £1bn investment to modernise GP premises and make them more accessible for Londoners. The report states that the Department of Health and NHS England should launch a 5 year £1bn investment programme in GP premises so that all Londoners are …
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In response to a government-commissioned review, the Association of Directors and Adult Social Services (ADASS), has consolidated the number of forms professionals need to complete when applying for DoLS authorisations. The paperwork has been condensed to 13 forms compared to the previous 32 forms to rid the process of unnecessary paperwork. ADASS states that the …
In October 2014 CQC asked people what their views were on the fees CQC are proposing to charge registered providers of health and social care services for 2015/16. The consultation closes at midday today, Friday, 9 January 2015. For 2015/16, CQC are proposing to: · increase annual fees for all registered providers except those in …
CQC have announced the next group of acute, community health and mental health providers to be inspected between April and June 2015 as part of its new inspection approach. The inspections which are carried out by a combination of inspectors, clinicians, and experts by experience will assess whether the service overall is: safe, effective, caring, …
Labour has called on the government to hold an urgent summit on how to alleviate pressure on A&E services in English hospitals. The call comes following figures showing that the NHS had missed its A&E waiting time target for the last three months of 2014. The pressure on hospital A&E departments has led to several …
In December 2014, the Department of Health published its review of the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983. The report comes following CQC’s review of health-based places of safety earlier last year that police cells in England are being used because of a lack of health-based places of safety …
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Last week CQC published information for all health and adult social care providers who may be considering or already using hidden (covert) and open (overt) surveillance in their service. The information was agreed by the CQC Board on 19 November and sets out some of the key issues providers should take into account to help …
CQC and the GMC have formalised a new agreement to help drive improvements to patient care. Although the two regulators have different responsibilities, they have a shared goal – to ensure patients receive the best possible care and are protected from harm. The agreement has the purpose of ensuring that relevant information will be shared between …
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