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News  |  18:11:21
RWK Goodman lead on sale of two specialist dementia care homes
Law firm RWK Goodman has advised on the sale of two specialist dementia care homes by long-standing client and care provider Equality Care Limited.
Opinion  |  04:11:21
I’m an aesthetician – do I need to register with the Care Quality Commission?
Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (“the Act”), a service provider who carries out a regulated activity must be registered with the CQC. This can mean both individuals and organisations. But what constitutes a regulated activity and why is this important to the cosmetic and aesthetic industry?
Opinion  |  27:10:21
The CQC State of Care Report 2020/21: Key Findings
On 22 October 2021, CQC released its report on the state of care for 2020/21 ("the Report"). CQC focuses on the impact of the pandemic but does little analysis of CQC’s own role. The main challenges for adult social care have been identified as reduced occupancy and admissions, increased costs, and recruiting and retaining staff.
Opinion  |  05:10:21
RWK Goodman partner with Ownacarehome.com
We have announced today a partnership with Ownacarehome.com – a dedicated portal for social care providers looking to acquire care home businesses.
Vaccination exemptions
Opinion  |  15:09:21
DHSC releases guidance on temporary vaccine exemptions
Partner and head of Health & Social Care James Sage explains the latest guidance from the Department of Health and Social Care on vaccine exemptions.
Mandatory vaccination webinar
Opinion  |  24:08:21
Mandatory vaccination: What the DHSC Guidance DOESN’T tell you
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) Guidance on mandatory vaccination provides some useful guidance for providers but leaves a number of key questions unanswered. We consider these below and call on the DHSC to urgently provide further guidance to support providers.
Mandatory vaccine
Opinion  |  28:07:21
Clock ticking on mandatory vaccination: key steps to take now
On 22 July 2021, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the “Regulations”) became law, introducing a requirement for all care home staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Opinion  |  16:07:21
Deaths in Care Homes – CQC to Release Data on all Covid-19 Deaths in English Care Homes on 21 July 2021
On the 21st of July 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will release data on Covid-related deaths notified to them between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.
Opinion  |  06:07:21
CQC’s plans for regulation, data and technology
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have been considering current and future plans for regulation, data and technology.
Opinion  |  29:06:21
Limited exemptions for mandatory Covid vaccination
Draft Regulations have been published requiring care home staff to be vaccinated. The Regulations will need to be approved by Parliament before becoming law, which is expected to happen in July, followed by a 16 week grace period for staff to be vaccinated after the law comes into effect.
Man wearing mask in window
Opinion  |  18:06:21
Care providers facing impending staffing crisis following ‘no jab, no job’ decision
The Department of Health and Social Care has given social care providers 16 weeks to vaccinate all staff. All unvaccinated staff will have to be redeployed from frontline roles or face losing their job.
Is Long Covid a disability under the Equality Act 2010?
Opinion  |  16:06:21
Care providers facing impending staffing crisis following ‘no jab, no job’ decision
The Department of Health and Social Care is set to give social care providers just 16 weeks to vaccinate all staff. If confirmed, all unvaccinated staff will have to be redeployed from frontline roles or face losing their job.
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