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How to get the most out of CQC inspections
CQC have helpfully published the document “How to get the most out of inspections”, showing exactly how an inspection should operate from beginning to end.
Do you know what a good inspection looks like?
Hopefully the vast majority of inspections will follow that process but if Providers find themselves in a situation very different to that described here, it is important to report that back through the CQC complaints process and via the Factual Accuracy Challenge.
ICO tool kit for handling FOI requests
The ICO has launched an online self assessment tool kit to help public authorities get back on track in handling FOI requests.
Are probationary periods working for you?
Do you use probationary periods for new employees? Are you confident you’re using them correctly and getting the most out of them? Julia Gray comments on their use and highlights common mistakes made by employers.
Liberty Protection Safeguards – start date significantly delayed
The Government made a statement on 16 July 2020 confirming, as widely expected, the implementation date for the Liberty Protection Safeguards has been put back to April 2022.
What to consider when purchasing a care home: the legal aspects
The process of buying a care home requires input from specialist legal advisors who are experts in both business law and health and social care law. When purchasing a care home, you should consider the following...
Consumer law update: are your residents’ contracts compliant?
The CMA has published guidance highlighting the key changes to consumer law and the possible need for Care Homes to update their agreements to ensure compliance. Matt Donnelly provides an overview.
The Hospice and Care Benchmarking Survey Report
The Hospice and Care Benchmarking Survey Report is the third study compiled by Haysmacintyre LLP (haysmacintyre) and Hempsons with the aim of sharing best practice in the sector and enabling management and trustees to assess their own structure, governance and monitoring procedures against other comparable charities.
Furlough guidance has been updated
Late on Thursday 9 April 2020, the government released the third version of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance. Here are Martin Cheyne's first impressions of the update.
Client service uncovered: Hempsons ranked in Legalease’s survey
Hempsons is listed amongst the top 10 London firms in the survey.
Furlough Guidance Updated
The guidance for employers on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was updated on 4 April 2020. The scheme allows employers to furlough staff and claim back part of their wages. The new guidance adds detail and some clarifications to the original HMRC guidance published on 26 March, but many questions remain.
Employee Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave)
Coronavirus employee retention scheme guidance is now out. This describes the circumstances where employer applications for the furlough payments can be made. Not all questions are answered and we do not know if there will be legislation to back this up. Here’s our summary:
What exactly is the Court of Protection? Philippa Doyle appears in Care Home Management
Philippa Doyle appears in Care Home Management's March/April issue to discuss Court of Protection.
Hempsons to exhibit & speak at the Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo 2020
Hempsons will again be both exhibiting and speaking at the Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 17 & 18 March 2020 where Philippa Doyle will be speaking on 'All things Court of Protection'.