Dentists could give up NHS work in Wales
The British Dental Association (“BDA”) has warned that NHS dentistry, as we know it, in Wales could soon disappear. Dentists in Wales have described being
The demographic ticking time bomb coming for UK care sector
The 2021 Census data (“The Data”) was released by the Office of National Statistics (“ONS”) on 17 February 2023. The Data shows a rapid growth
Nurses set for intensive talks with government over pay
The Royal College of Nursing (“RCN”) will restart talks with government ministers on 22 February 2023 focused on pay rises. This is after the union
GMC Edges One Step Closer To Regulating Physician Associates And Anesthesia Associates
On 17 February 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) published the response of their Consultation entitled ‘Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public’
Energy Companies Sued over a Covert Commission Scheme which may have Cost Customers £2 Billion
Harcus Parker, a litigation firm, began sending letters before action to energy companies last week. This is the first step in group litigation to reclaim
COVID-19 as an Industrial Disease – Have the Floodgates Opened for Claims Against Providers?
As many will be aware, a Welsh Senior Coroner recently ruled that the deaths of two nurses were caused by COVID-19 and it was an
NHS Recruitment Mission in India
In order to help ease pressures on the health and social care sector due to staff shortages, the NHS is planning to send representatives to
Land Developer Gives First Refusal Rights to Care Providers
With a bed shortage in the health and social care sector, Flinton Blythe Land Agency has come up with a unique solution to creating more
CQC staff voting for industrial action over pay
On Friday 3 February 2023, staff at the Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) started to vote on whether to launch industrial action over pay. The following
The Church is Calling for Social Care Funding
The Archbishop of Canterbury claimed social care was the most pressing issue facing the UK in his New Year message. This was followed by the
Check Your Trees! Care Home Fined £400,000 For Injuries Resulting From Fallen Tree
The Health and Safety Executive (“HSE”) has successfully prosecuted Bupa Care Homes (CFHCare) (“Bupa”) under Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc.
CQC Prosecution – Largest fine issued in connection with maternity services
As all Providers will be acutely aware, the CQC has the power to criminally prosecute under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities)
CQC to Adjust Regulatory Activity until end of March 2023 to Ease Pressures in Health and Social Care
The CQC have announced some changes to their approach to inspection in adult social care in response to the pressures that the sector is currently
Professional Discipline: Dual Regulation – Double The Benefits, Double The Headache?
Healthcare practitioners that have undertaken additional accredited training may consider whether to become dual regulated. By dual regulated, we mean a healthcare practitioner becoming a
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector Speaks on How it Uses Research
On 18 January Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief iInspector, spoke at the annual lecture about how Ofsted and the education sector uses research. In this speech,