POSTED BY TANIA RICHARDS | 21 SEPTEMBER 2022 Looking beyond the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework: investigation training from HSIB Safety watchdog rolls out free online training for NHS staff in health and social care settings in England, who are involved in safety investigations... Read more Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read Patient care Regulation
POSTED BY NEIL WARD | 21 SEPTEMBER 2022 Fresh inquests, expert evidence and costs The decision in Davison v HM Coroner for Hertfordshire provides a wealth of useful reminders and lessons for everyone involved in seeking a fresh inquest... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
POSTED BY TANIA RICHARDS | 5 SEPTEMBER 2022 Immigration considerations In an article for Laing Buisson’s Care Markets UK, partner and head of immigration, Alex Russell looks at immigration developments and the direction of travel and what this means for the care sector... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
POSTED BY JILL MASON | 30 AUGUST 2022 Patient Safety Incident Response Framework – out this month. Transition deadline: Autumn 2023 The Serious Incident Framework from 2015 is to be replaced with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework . This is described as a fundamental shift in how the NHS responds to patient safety incidents. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
POSTED BY TANIA RICHARDS | 12 AUGUST 2022 Closing the gaps on children’s homes: what every child should expect We need a transformative approach to children’s social care in this country and we need to look at what children’s homes need to provide, from the perspective of the child, says the Children’s Commissioner in a new report on reforming children’s homes... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
POSTED BY LUCY JOHNSTON | 10 AUGUST 2022 Updated: Mental Capacity Act factsheet “Why should we use it? What difference does it make?” Updated Mental Capacity Act factsheet details seven important reasons for all health and social care staff to use the MCA in practice from saving lives to meeting CQC standards to maintaining professional registration... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
POSTED BY HOLLY MORRISON-CARTER | 8 AUGUST 2022 Ensuring a multi-agency approach to children’s needs A new High Court decision reinforces the lack of suitable placements for children and young people requiring therapeutic care within a restrictive environment… Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
POSTED BY KEVIN DUCE | 8 AUGUST 2022 New coroner inquest rules in force The Chief Coroner has published new guidance on remote hearings and updated guidance on inquests in writing and rule 23 evidence, both key reading material for inquest professionals and health and care organisations managing inquests... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY TANIA RICHARDS | 1 AUGUST 2022 New statutory guidance on public involvement New statutory guidance for Integrated Care Boards, NHS trusts and foundation trusts planning service changes.. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
POSTED BY JILL MASON | 1 AUGUST 2022 Report calls for stronger protections for people in care settings The Joint Committee on Human Rights has called for the Government to work with the CQC to ensure there is “stringent oversight” of how care providers implement safeguards to protect the human rights of care users... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
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