Local authorities behaving badly – the end of partnership working?
Times are tough for care providers, not just in terms of the funding deficit in social care but also because of the inadequate way in
Monitor’s new licensing regime is to be extended to the independent sector from April 2014 – will your services fall within it?
Currently, Monitor is only the Foundation Trust regulator. A new Monitor licensing regime came into effect for Foundation Trusts on 1 April 2013. This will
A ‘fresh’ start for CQC?
This month’s Ridout Report summarises the ways in which CQC says it intends to operate moving forward, particularly in the field of adult social care.
End of Life Care Planning
This month, the Ridout Report is penned by guest author Compassion in Dying, the only UK charity that supports people to know and understand their
Inquests – Managing the Risks
This month saw new Coroners’ Rules coming into force. It is therefore a timely moment to review the purpose of inquests and how they can
Corporate accountability in the wake of Mid Staffordshire and Winterbourne View
The Department of Health is currently consulting on strengthening corporate accountability in the health and social care sector. The consultation runs until 6 September 2013.
New Warning Notices Guidance Published – better but still not clear
In November 2011 and May 2012 The Ridout Report reported on Warning Notices, their shortcomings and the confusion arising out of published guidance. In May
Corporate accountability in the wake of Mid Staffordshire and Winterbourne View
The Department of Health is currently consulting on strengthening corporate accountability in the health and social care sector. The consultation runs until 6 September 2013.
New Quality Ratings for the Care Sector
On 8 May 2013 the Queen opened Parliament with a speech in which she stated that the government will be introducing a Care Bill that
Protecting those who lack capacity – The Court of Protection – Be Aware! Beware!
More and more service users are being identified as lacking capacity despite the legal assumption to the contrary. At Ridouts we are seeing many cases
“Do not attempt resuscitation” (DNAR) decisions – Practical Steps for Providers
At Ridouts, we have noticed increased scrutiny on the part of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in relation to compliance with the Mental Capacity Act
On the increase – Notices of Proposal
At Ridouts we have seen a significant increase in CQC issuing Notices of Proposals to cancel provider registrations, vary registrations by imposing a condition or
