CQC News - Home Care Insight

CQC issues reminder to providers over coronavirus notifications

Compliance Regulation by Sarah Clarke on January 17, 2022

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a reminder to regulated providers that they do not need to notify the regulator about individual coronavirus cases in their services. It said providers only need to notify

CQC could face strike action over pay dispute, says union

Business Compliance Regulation by Sarah Clarke on November 25, 2021

A majority of CQC staff represented by Unison have already said they are willing to take sustained action over their pay claim.

Social care register in England: Now might be the time to start a conversation, suggests CQC

Compliance Legislation Regulation by Sarah Clarke on October 26, 2021

Kate Terroni said there appears to be “an appetite” from multiple stakeholders in social care for a “competency-based care worker register".

REACTION: State of Care report reveals care sector ‘on the precipice’

Compliance Leaders People Regulation Reports by Sarah Clarke on October 25, 2021

Social care leaders have responded to the CQC’s publication of its State of Care report, published on Friday.

System-wide response key to mitigating ‘tsunami of unmet need’ this winter, says CQC

Compliance Regulation Reports by Sarah Clarke on October 22, 2021

The CQC stressed the importance of making the best use of the local solutions to make sure people are cared for in the most appropriate place.

CQC to host webinar on monitoring and prioritising inspections

Business Compliance Events Regulation by Sarah Clarke on September 13, 2021

The one-hour webinar, set to take place on September 20, is aimed at providers and professionals who work in adult social care

Cornwall home care service shuts down after second Inadequate rating

Compliance Regulation by Sarah Clarke on August 25, 2021

The service in is closing down its operations and working with the local authority to find alternative provision.

CQC survey to examine providers’ experience of sharing information for virtual inspections

Best Practice Compliance Regulation by Sarah Clarke on July 5, 2021

The Care Quality Care Commission (CQC) is calling on adult social care providers to share their experience of sharing information digitally during the pandemic.

CQC appoints Home Office director general to drive new strategy

Appointments People by Sarah Clarke on June 24, 2021

The CQC has appointed Tyson Hepple, the current director general at the Home Office, to the role of executive director of operations.

LEGAL VIEW: Is CQC enforcement an ever increasing risk for providers?

Compliance Regulation by Sam Lewis on June 8, 2021

Maddi Gaunt, solicitor at Ridouts, examines what increasing CQC enforcement means for providers, this means for providers, what rights the regulator has to ask for information and offers some practical points that providers should think about.

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