The Ridout Report

Past the peak: Why the fairytale ending will have to wait for the social care sector

It has been an unforgettable few months for all of us. The profile of our world has changed forever and we have quickly adapted to

Jenny Wilde July 9, 2020

How COVID-19 may have a Positive Effect on the Inspection Process

There appears to be a buzz phrase going round CQC at the moment. At the May 2020 CQC Board meeting “crossing the threshold” was said

Caroline Barker June 12, 2020

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

Laura Paton May 5, 2020

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

Nythan Smith April 6, 2020

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

Gemma Nicholas March 6, 2020

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

Laura Paton February 12, 2020

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