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Extending Independent Prescribing – The Regulatory Gift That Keeps Giving?

Articles & Publications / By Nicola Wheater

As of 31 December 2023, certain registered healthcare practitioners with independent prescribing qualifications will now be able to prescribe stipulated controlled drugs in a prescribed manner. This follows the implementation of the Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2023 (“Regulations”) which amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (“Act”), the …

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The Inquiry into protecting human rights in care settings

News / By Jennifer Durbin

On 23 March 2022 at 15:00, the Joint Committee on Human Rights (“JCHR”) will continue its inquiry into protecting human rights in care settings and will listen to oral evidence from representatives of the NHS, the CQC and the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (“LGSCO”). The Panels The inquiry will consist of two …

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Government to crack down on unregulated cosmetic procedures

News / By Oliver Brown

On 28 February 2022, the Government announced that it intends to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers. The aim is to protect patients from botched cosmetic procedures conducted by unregulated practices with questionable hygiene and safety standards. The amendment to the Health and Care Bill is scheduled for …

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Pay Particular Attention To Regulation

Articles & Publications / By Paul Ridout

No one would argue against the need for regulation, particularly in “care” where the imbalance in relative strength is very marked. However, the questions are now arriving, fast and furious, as to the nature, scope and extent of regulation and the quality and integrity of the regulator, whether it be the Police, the Care Quality …

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UK Extending Vaccination As A Condition Of Deployment Beyond Residential Care Settings From 1 April 2022

News / By Oliver Brown

UK’s Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) announced on Monday 17th January that it would introduce regulations that extend vaccination as a condition of deployment beyond residential care settings to any other Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated activity in health and social care, subject to certain exemptions and conditions. This will come …

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