CQC inspection and monitoring update
Recognising the increased pressure on health and social care at present, CQC have announced that, for the time being, they will continue to only undertake
Care providers see insurance premiums rise as they accept COVID positive service users from hospitals
As the pandemic grows to what would appear to be a critical point, there have been repeated calls for the Government to assist care services
CQC launches consultation on its 2021 strategy
On 7 January 2021, CQC published a formal consultation on its new draft strategy that it aims to implement over the next five years and
Childcare providers must notify Ofsted of significant events online
From 28 January 2021, Ofsted-registered childminders, nannies, nurseries and all other childcare providers must use an online notification form to inform Ofsted about significant events.
Government sets out its plans for vaccinating health and social care sector
In an address to the nation on 4 January 2021, Boris Johnson set out the ambition to vaccinate all care home residents, older adults and
Government re-emphasises need for preparedness in health and social care ahead of Brexit
The supply chains that are relied upon by health and social care providers are of extreme importance for both clinical and non-clinical supplies. The Government
Reminder of care home visitation guidance in light of changing tiers
Irrespective of the Tier in which a provider is based, visits to care homes may continue. Indoor visits are permitted for those in Tiers 1
Updated guidance on Tier 4 care home visiting arrangements
The Department of Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) guidance, ‘Tier 4: Stay at Home: What you can and cannot do in areas with a very
Marked difference in the way Ofsted has chosen to return to the inspection of children’s homes
Ofsted confirmed on 3 December 2020 that it will not return to conducting rated visits of children’s social care providers until April 2021. It will
CQC reveals interim findings of its ‘Review of DNACPR decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic’
CQC finds that some Do Not Attempt CPR orders in care homes during the pandemic may have been inappropriately put in place The CQC’s initial
Chief Coroner’s Annual Report raises points for health and social care sector
The Chief Coroner’s annual report makes for some interesting reading for the health and social care sector. There were 386 prevention of future deaths reports
Care Homes to allow visitors with negative COVID-19 test
From 2 December 2020 visitors to care homes will once again be able to visit residents within care homes if they receive a negative COVID-19
Scotland follows Wales in offering bonus to health and care staff
Scotland has announced it will be providing a £500 bonus to care workers and NHS staff as soon as possible as a reward for working
Health Secretary sets out intention to safely increase visitors allowed into care homes
The Government’s most recent winter plan announced on 23 November 2020 that it was committed to provide twice weekly testing for regular visits for up
GPs urge CQC to halt all non-essential inspections of practices
The BMA has written to the Government to request that CQC’s inspection activity be stopped in order for GPs to focus on the effort to
