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New CQC registration requirements for medical services at events
An important amendment has been made to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, which is aimed at improving the safety, quality and oversight of medical treatment services at events such as sports fixtures, concerts and festivals.
My CQC registered service hasn’t been inspected for years! How do I get inspected?
CQC inspection delays can have a huge impact on care providers, especially those stuck with a 'Requires Improvement' rating.
From Good to Outstanding: practical, cost‑effective steps for CQC success
Moving from Good to Outstanding does not usually require a large budget increase. More often, it depends on stronger documentation, better staff engagement, more thoughtful use of existing systems, and a consistent focus on quality across everyday practice.
Five low-cost ways to improve your CQC rating
We often hear the same question from providers: “how do you improve your CQC rating without spending a fortune?” The good news is that real progress does not usually depend on a big budget. More often, it comes from getting the basics right, using existing systems well, and making sure quality is properly evidenced. Here are five low-cost ways to strengthen your CQC position and go from Good to Outstanding.
Department of Health and Social Care issues draft Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training
In June 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care issued a draft Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training
Did you know: How to challenge CQC?
Do you know how to challenge CQC if you feel it has not acted fairly, or in line with its duties as a regulator? Our short guide will help.
CQC’s changing regulatory framework: key dates for your diary
CQC announced on Monday how and when providers can expect to access their new portal, and when the new inspection regime will come into force.
Straight Talk – The implications of unlawful discharge
In this case, the daughters of two care home residents who died of COVID-19 brought a judicial review of policies and guidance released in March and April 2020. Philippa Doyle and Jolena Bullivant-Clark discuss the case.
Whistleblowing dismissals – Employment Appeal Tribunal decision
Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited Whistleblowing dismissals - The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that an Employee who had made whistleblowing disclosures had not been unfairly dismissed despite making protected disclosures.Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited. Whistleblowing dismissals - The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that an Employee who had made whistleblowing disclosures had not been unfairly dismissed despite making protected disclosures.
Social Care Newsbrief autumn 2021
Read the autumn 2021 Social Care Newsbrief.
New PPN’s Published; National Procurement Policy Statement & Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans
The fifth and sixth Procurement Policy Notes of 2021 have been published.
GPAR 2021 published. Is anything changing?
The Public Procurement (Agreement on Government Procurement) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/573) (GPAR 2021) have been published and will come into force on 11 June 2021.