The Court of Protection is a specialist court that safeguards the rights of the most vulnerable people in society. With the coronavirus pandemic leading to...
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What is personal care?
‘Personal care’ is defined in the CQC’s ‘The scope of Registration’ document (March 2015). A person will likely fall within...
The Liberty Protection Safeguards (“LPS”) are due to replace the DoLS system and are expected to be implemented in October 2020. The LPS bring some changes...
It is often the case that providers do not make use of the factual accuracy process to challenge an inspection report, even where they are not satisfied with...
The CQC has a wide range of criminal enforcement powers which include the power to prosecute and issue fixed penalty notices or simple cautions...
A look at the impact of the election on health and social care.
In December 2019, the Conservatives won the general election with a significant majority...
Providers and care staff should be aware that, in October 2019, CQC updated its guidance on visiting rights in care homes.
The Guidance provides answers to a...
Its 7am, the doorbell rings and stood on the doorstep of your care service are two CQC inspectors ready and eager to go through your Home with a fine tooth...
The purpose of a CQC inspection is to determine if a service is complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010 and...
The recent changes at the CQC have signalled a strong change in attitudes. The focus now seems to be moving from encouragement to punishment.
This is an...
