The new year marks a fresh chapter for the CQC with the continued roll out of its new single assessment framework. Providers should be familiar with the quality statements and evidence categories by now and will have begun to see how the CQC is applying them in practice through the publication of new style inspection …
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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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 …
Extending Independent Prescribing – The Regulatory Gift That Keeps Giving? Read More »
Immigration has been a hot topic in the news recently. The health and care sector in particular has been reliant on migrant workers to supplement their workforce amidst an ongoing staff shortage crisis. What is the Health and Care Worker Visa The Health and Care Worker Visa, which falls under the skilled worker visa category, …
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Providers may feel that they have nowhere to turn to seek justice when aggrieved by Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) decisions. There is a legal mechanism in place where Providers can challenge the decisions of the CQC, by issuing judicial review proceedings. In recent years, providers have increasingly sought to challenge the decisions of public bodies, …
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At Ridouts, it is not uncommon for us to receive correspondence from GP practice’s expressing frustration at continued clinical misunderstandings by the CQC. These misunderstandings tend to reveal themselves through factually inaccurate inspection reports, warning notices and may even result in the triggering of enforcement action. It is critical that a provider takes any opportunity …
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At Ridouts, we have recently noticed that staff recruitment records have been a key area of focus for CQC inspectors particularly in relation to agency workers and workers from overseas. The CQC’s report titled, ‘The state of health care and adult social care in England 2022/23’ (published on 20 October 2023) highlighted concerns in relation …
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Receiving a Notice of Proposal from Ofsted can be a stressful time for Providers, not least because it indicates that Ofsted has serious concerns about a service. Understanding what a Notice of Proposal is, its legal impact and how to respond can help Providers move past the initial panic mode more quickly and enable them …
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As of 28 October 2023, providers in England wishing to provide supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17 years of age (“Care Leavers”) are required to register with Ofsted and become subject to inspection, and regulation, in connection with Ofsted’s new quality standards. As Ofsted registration is a new requirement …
Receiving a Notice of Proposal from the CQC can be a stressful time for Providers, not least because it indicates the CQC has serious concerns about a service. Understanding what a Notice of Proposal is, its legal impact and how to respond can help Providers move past the initial panic mode more quickly and enable …
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