CQC inspection figures confirmed by Department of Health and Social Care
On 16 February 2021, Shadow Minister Chi Onwurah asked the Department of Health and Social Care the written question, “… when the Care Quality Commission will resume
Social care reform proposals due to be released
New proposals are due to be set out today, in a government white paper, detailing measures to join up health and care services and embed
Public urged to consider work in social care
The government is urging the public to register their interest in taking up short-term paid work in the adult social care sector to help to
Suitability of Council tax rises to fund social care questioned
Concerns have been raised over the suitability of the social care precept which councils are able to levy over their residents by a maximum of
Ridouts partners with Suffolk Association of Independent Care Providers
Ridouts is delighted to partner with Suffolk Association of Independent Care Providers, an esteemed champion for the sector. SAICP ensures the voices of independent care
Older persons’ care home market projections released
There was an 8% decrease in occupancy levels within the older persons’ care home market between March and September 2020. Conservative estimates project that occupancy
Additional funding released to support social care staffing and testing
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced further funding for the Social care sector to boost staffing levels and testing. The funding
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
