Getting the Facts (and Ratings) Straight – CQC’s Factual Accuracy Process
Whilst the majority of CQC inspections have been put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, this will not remain the case forever. When inspections re-start
Local Authorities provided with the ability to relax adherence to their duties under the Care Act 2014
The Government has provided Local Authorities with the ability to relax their adherence to certain duties such as to conduct care assessments; determine eligibility for
Holding the CQC to account: a flawed system – Ridout Report -March 2020
It often feels that Providers have limited opportunities to have their say and defend their corner against the CQC. It can appear that the system
Ridout Report – February 2020 – CQC’s new draft Registering the Right Support guidance – A missed opportunity for clarity and yet another consultation blunder?
In May 2019, CQC announced that there was to be a review of its Registering the Right Support guidance “to ensure that its principles are
Ridout Report – 2020 Vision: What’s on the horizon for health and social care providers?
It’s going to be a year of change and development in the health and social care sector. So what should providers look out for and
Ridout Report – December 2019 – The health and social care sector under a Conservative Government
With a new Conservative government led by Boris Johnson, what lies ahead for the health and social care sector? Pre-election, the Conservative Party’s number one
