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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
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Q&A series
In this series of blogs, head of social care, Philippa Doyle, answers the most common questions providers ask when dealing with the CQC.
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.
Hempsons proudly sponsor care charity single
We are proud to announce that we are the sponsors of ‘Who Cares?’, a new song highlighting the care industry. Proceeds from the sale of the song will go to The Care Workers’ Charity.
When should I tell my regulator about a criminal investigation?
It is crucial to familiarise yourself with your disclosure obligations to your specific regulatory body when facing a criminal investigation. Hannah Cheesebrough explains why controlling the narrative presented to your regulator from the outset will help your defence.
Fall-out of failure to look after data
New Data Protection Fining Guidance has been published by The Information Commissioners Office. Philippa Doyle explains what this means for independent healthcare providers and offers some practical take-away tips.
Navigating the single assessment framework
Philippa Doyle, explains how to navigate the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) new inspection regime in the most cost-effective way, outlining the essential steps your business needs to take in preparation.
Visiting in care homes fundamental standard: CQC’s final guidance
CQC’s final guidance on visiting and accompanying in care homes has now been published for providers.
The Government’s new five-point package of measures for the immigration system has been given a timeline
The new immigration system comes into effect in April 2024. In this article we look at the key dates for visa holders.
Inspections get transparent
The Care Quality Commission’s new single assessment framework is getting underway and private healthcare providers are wondering what it means for them.
A new CQC fundamental standard: Visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 introduce us to a new Fundamental Standard of Care with effect from 6 April 2024 – Regulation 9A is entitled “Visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices”
Navigating change: What does the CQC’s new single assessment framework mean for providers?
The CQC is changing the way it inspects and reports on services, but what are the evidence requirements for providers and what areas of the current system will remain the same?
CQC single assessment framework – we’ve finally got a start date!
CQC announced after hours on Thursday 19 October, a start date for the Single Assessment Framework. We’ve known for a few weeks that providers in the south would be the first to experience the new approach, and CQC have now confirmed that will be with effect from 21 November 2023.
‘Fundamental Standards of Care: Enhance the lives of the people you support and impress CQC too?’
March has seen a big focus on the Fundamental Standards of Care for our Social Care team and we wanted to share the information with you to help you navigate your way through the standards.