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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its final guidance for health and social care providers on 4 April 2024, which outlines what providers must do to make sure they respect the right of each person to receive visits and to be accompanied in care...
Ofsted previously announced that, following a three-month consultation, it was to make changes to the post-inspection and complaints-handling process to ensure that concerns about inspections are dealt with quickly and robustly. This move followed...
Ofsted have today announced a new consultation to seek the views of those right across their work, including educators, early years professionals, social care professionals, parents, carers, and many more. Ofsted have confirmed that this will focus on four...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) have reported that they have uncovered extensive fraud occurring at a test centre in Nigeria, which has resulted in hundreds of applicants potentially obtaining fraudulent results. In light of the NMC’s...
In August 2023 the Secretary of State for Cabinet Office presented to Parliament a new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM). The BTOM applies to all imports into Great Britain, including imports from the EU. The purpose of the BTOM is to balance the need...
Ofsted carried out over 12,000 inspections this year and found that 85% were good or outstanding, with childminders more likely to receive a good or outstanding grade. Whilst these are positive statistics, the report highlights key challenges faced by the...
Ofsted have announced that, following a three-month consultation, it will be making changes to the post-inspection and complaints-handling process to ensure that concerns about inspections are dealt with quickly and robustly. This move follows widespread...
Last week I provided guidance to those wanting to understand more about the requirements for registration for supported accommodation for a looked after child or a care leaver aged 16 or 17, particularly in light of this becoming mandatory on 28...
Historically, supported accommodation (sometimes referred to as independent or semi-independent provisions or unregulated provisions) for a looked after child or a care leaver aged 16 or 17 had no independent oversight. In December 2021, Ofsted agreed to...
The contents of CQC’s State of Care report 2022/2023 is unlikely to come as a shock to adult social care providers as there have been many significant ongoing challenges for providers in the past few years. The cost of living crisis has placed...
