16 May 2022 Blog Queen’s speech: health and care specific announcements The Government’s commitment, announced in the Queen’s speech, to bring forward new mental health legislation is welcome news. There are also a number of other Bills announced which will be of interest to the wider health and care sector... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 May 2022 Blog CQC finds a lot more to be done on restraint, segregation and seclusion review Since the CQC published its Out of sight – who cares? report in October 2020, which looked at the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care services, the regulator has published its second report commenting on the progress achieved so far and the areas where further work is still needed... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
16 May 2022 Blog Queen’s speech promises legislation to reform the Mental Health Act In last week’s (10 May 2022) Queen’s speech, the Government announced its plans to publish draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act in England and Wales... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 May 2022 Blog Government increases funding for nursing care in care homes The Department of Health and Social Care’s announcement on 11 May 2022 confirmed that the standard weekly rate per person paid to care homes for NHS-funded nursing care has increased by 11.5% from £187.60 to £209.19 for 2022 to 2023 ... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
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