Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has stated he expects to find more failing hospital. He said the new inspection regime for hospitals which began its roll-out this week, is likely to highlight more trusts that will need turning around. This follows the revelation that 11 trusts have been put under special measures following a review by …
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As of July 2013, the CQC made changes to the way they register providers of services exclusively for people with learning disabilities. Why are CQC making these changes? Following the exposure of abuse at Winterbourne View and the serious case review by South Gloucestershire Council the CQC found there was a real need for ‘outcome-based …
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Professor Steve Field has been named as the new chief inspector of GP’s in England. The chief inspector role has been introduced as part of the new inspection regime being set up by the CQC. Professor Field will oversee the quality of care provided by GP surgeries across England and has said that one of …
In our December 2011 edition of the Ridout Report, we raised concerns about CQC’s powers under section 31 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (‘the Act’), particularly in relation to providers operating services at more than one location. Section 31 effectively makes it easier for CQC to close down a service if the …
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It has been announced that the first Chief Inspector of Hospitals is to be Professor Sir Mike Richards. The post was suggested by David Cameron following the Mid Staffordshire scandal. Richards will be responsible for ensuring that hospitals in England are delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care. He has previously worked with the NHS in making …
Last week CQC announced their new 2013-16 strategy and business plan which outlines radical changes they will be making to the way they inspect and regulate services. We summarise below a sample of some of the more important changes that will be taking place over the next 3 years: Developing new fundamental standards of care. …
In 2012 the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia recognised the low rates of formal diagnosis of dementia and services were asked to make improvements in this area. The CQC are clearly focusing heavily on dementia and dedicated much of their March update to developments in this area. Now NICE have published further guidance on dementia. …
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From 1 April 2013 radical changes to the NHS are being implemented. Along with GP led groups being given control of local budgets and the creation of NHS England which now oversees the day-to-day running of services, the NHS Commissioning Board has taken over responsibility for Performers Lists involving doctors, dentists and ophthalmologists. One major …
The Home Office has announced changes to CRB checks following a Court of Appeal ruling in January that blanket checks did not comply with Human Rights law. The new system will be implemented in just weeks following Parliamentary scrutiny. Under the proposed legislation, old and minor cautions and convictions will be filtered out of the …
On 6 February 2013, Robert Francis QC published the final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry. One of the issues he covers is the extent of a healthcare provider’s duty to be open and transparent with patients. He discusses the fact that whilst there is already a duty in the Code …
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