As of 28 October 2023, providers in England wishing to provide supported accommodation for looked-after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17 years of age (“Care Leavers”) are required to register with Ofsted and become subject to inspection, and regulation, in connection with Ofsted’s new quality standards. As Ofsted registration is a new requirement …
Something we have been noticing at Ridouts recently is confusion over whether or not providers need to register as a care home. This has been prominent in the context of homecare/domiciliary care agency providers that are part of supported living schemes with local authorities and may assist service users with finding accommodation. Registered Activities – …
On 6 August 2020, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) updated guidance for supported living providers. The guidance titled, ‘COVID-19: guidance for supported living’ expands on the previous advice given to supported living providers (which was withdrawn on 13 May 2020). The guidance sets out the following: key messages to assist with planning …
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