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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.
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'.
Client Spotlight: Wilf Ward Family Trust – Creating a culture of excellence
The Wilf Ward Family Trust provides supported living accommodation and residential care services for people with learning disabilities across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Philippa Doyle takes part in the latest podcast for Care Home Management
Philippa Doyle recently joined a panel of specialist lawyers to discuss how care providers can challenge harsher CQC inspections and the conduct of some inspectors.
CQC – who regulates the regulator?
CQC – who regulates the regulator? It was disappointing to read in the press that the CQC has found that dozens of its reports are flawed.
Newsflash: Emergency Application to the High Court’s Inherent Jurisdiction to protect a vulnerable adult
Emergency Application to the High Court’s Inherent Jurisdiction to protect a vulnerable adult.
Hempsons’ Social Care Newsbrief Summer 2019
Welcome to the Summer 2019 edition of Hempsons’ Social Care Newsbrief.
Philippa Doyle presents at the Dementia Care & Nursing Home Expo 2019
Philippa Doyle spoke at the Dementia Care & Nursing Home Expo 2019 and her talk 'CQC Inspections and Reports - when to action, when to challenge' was filmed and is available on YouTube. The session provides valuable information to owners and managers as to how to get the most out of the Factual Accuracy process, the type and range of matters that can be raised and options available to a provider in receipt of an unsatisfactory CQC report, including timely use of the separate CQC complaints process, securing swift re-inspections and how to appeal.
Hempsons’ Charities and Social Enterprise Newsbrief: Autumn/Winter 2018
Welcome to our autumn/winter 2018 edition of Hempsons’ Charities and Social Enterprise Newsbrief.
GDPR one month on – are you compliant yet?
GDPR day – 25th May 2018 – came and went with a flurry of Privacy Notices and Policies filling our in-boxes but did everyone take stock of their data and their responsibilities or are there thousands of businesses out there who are yet to up-date their systems and processes?
GDPR – The Final Countdown!
GDPR - The Final Countdown! Are you ready for 25th May 2018? Make sure you don’t get caught out and seek legal advice to ensure your policies and procedures are robust and that your staff know and understand the new rules.
Social Care Newsbrief Spring/Summer 2018
Welcome to the Spring edition of the Hempsons’ Social Care Newsbrief, a round-up of some of the hot legal topics in the social care sector.