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Early Experiences Of New CQC Framework

We highlight various practices issues which has crossed over our desks recently. It is important that providers are aware of detailed practice developments and be prepared in advance of CQC assessments and inspections. Assessment/Inspection We are starting to see the practical application of the new CQC assessment framework. CQC have changed the language relating to …

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What Is The Impact Of The New CQC Regime On Providers?

Ridouts hosted a round table discussion with providers to discuss the developing CQC regime, to consider what was happening, share knowledge and discuss the potential impact of the regime on businesses.  Between them, the providers have nearly 60 homes, so had a wealth of experience to share. The discussions were wide and varied but the …

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How To Handle Service User Admissions From Pushy Local Authorities And Ensure Their Problem, Does Not Become Your Problem!

Ridouts has seen an emergence of Local Authorities (“LAs”) attempting to place service users with complex needs into residential care homes (with a lower fee rate) from more expensive mental health facilities. This is causing a strain on the commercial relationship between health and social care providers and the LA. This article will examine why …

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When Is An Up-To-Date CQC Rating Not Up-To-Date? When It’s Awarded Under The New Inspection Regime

We all know by now that the CQC wants ratings of providers to be dynamic.  It wants to provide “up-to-date and high-quality information and ratings”.  Last month, I asked you, on LinkedIn, what period of time you considered a rating would remain contemporary.  The majority of people said 6 -12 months. Even if we take …

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Becoming A Sponsor: Key Considerations For The Health And Care Worker Visa

The Health and Care Worker Visa, which falls under the skilled worker visa category, was introduced, in part, to aid the staffing crisis and something which Ridouts has seen become a more popular option for many providers who are struggling to find domestic labour. In this second article of the series, I will be discussing …

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I’ve Received Social Work England’s Case Investigation Report. What Do I Do Next?

For social workers already in receipt of a Fitness to Practise notification letter from Social Work England (“SWE”), the next step in the process; aside from potentially being referred to an Interim Orders Hearing (see here: https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/help-i-ve-been-referred-for-an-interim-order-what-does-this-mean) is receiving the case investigation report and bundle of accompanying documents from SWE. Once in receipt of these …

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Extending Independent Prescribing – The Regulatory Gift That Keeps Giving?

As of 31 December 2023, certain registered healthcare practitioners with independent prescribing qualifications will now be able to prescribe stipulated controlled drugs in a prescribed manner. This follows the implementation of the Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2023 (“Regulations”) which amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (“Act”), the …

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