Oliver Brown

CQC criticised in an independent review over whistle-blower response

On 29 March 2023 an independent review into CQC’s handling and response to the dismissal of Mr Shyam Kumar was published. The review established major failings by the Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) who are responsible for regulating England’s health and social care sector. What happened? The independent review was ordered after an employment tribunal on …

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How the NHS Staffing Crisis Could Affect Your Practice’s CQC Rating

The Institute for Policy Research (“IPR”) recently published a report focusing on NHS workforce retention called ‘Should I stay or should I go? NHS staff retention in the post Covid-19 world’ (“The IPR Report”). The IPR Report highlights the extent of the NHS staffing crisis. It analysed responses from NHS staff between December 2020 to …

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Calls for the Government to ring-fence funding for adult social care

On 9 March 2023 the National Care Forum (“NCF”) submitted representations to the Government urging it to ring-fence funding for adult social care. This is following analysis conducted by NCF working alongside the Care Provider Alliance. The analysis included reviewing the Fair Cost of Care Reports published by various councils in England. The analysis showed …

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The UK Government publishes its policy paper outlining support for social care this winter

On 9 January 2023 the Department of Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) published its policy paper relating to the Government’s current priorities ahead of this forthcoming winter. It is aimed at care providers, local authorities, integrated care systems, carers and social care staff. The purpose of which is to provide clarity into both the current …

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