CQC enforcement Archives – Page 8 of 8

Ridout Report -Fight or Flight: How would you react to CQC enforcement?

In recent months we at Ridouts have seen a significant increase in the Care Quality Commission’s use of enforcement action. Providers are approaching us seeking explanations for the serious looking correspondence that has landed on their doorstep. Emblazoned in bold lettering, the headings bear the ominous text “NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION” or …

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Maintaining the statutory duty of candour – HSJ Insight and influence

Articles & Publications / By Samantha Burges

The requirement for openness and honesty of those in the health and social care sector about the care provided to service users, particularly when things have gone wrong (referred to as the duty of candour), is a key duty that has been at the forefront of the media recently. Both providers of health and social …

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Ridout Report – Proportionality when taking Enforcement Decisions – The Tribunal disagrees with CQC

The Ridout Report / By Ridouts Solicitors

On 9 October 2017, the Tribunal issued an important judgement overturning a decision of CQC to impose an urgent condition on a provider’s registration preventing admissions to a care home without the prior written agreement of the regulator. In Clarendon Care Group v CQC [2017] 3125.EA-MoU, Ridouts acted for the provider. The Tribunal disagreed with …

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