CQC undertake report into the use of long-term segregation on mental health wards
CQC have published their report on the use of long-term segregation on mental health wards for children and young people and wards for people with
DoLs replacement bill becomes law
Legislation to replace the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) received Royal Assent yesterday. The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 was approved by the Queen after
Growing cash pressure on care sector one of many issues facing providers
It will come as no surprise that the issues facing the care sector are getting increasingly worse. The collapse of Four Seasons Health Care into
NHS England invites providers to take on specialised commissioning powers
NHS England has set a new target for setting up “provider collaboratives” and invited providers to take on specialised commissioning powers across the country. This
CQC have upgraded their ratings guidance
CQC have updated their guidance on how to display ratings. Providers need to be aware that ratings must be displayed by law, in line with
Rise in people requesting care from their local authority
Recent research undertaken by The King’s Fund has shown the number of working adults in England asking for some form of care has risen by
