Winterbourne View, 15 years on: webinar on regulation, commissioning and care.
Fifteen years after the exposure of abuse at Winterbourne View, the learning disability...
Reflections on a Recent Case Concerning the CQC Notification Regulations
Registered providers and managers of CQC registered services should be fully aware of,...
Complaining to the Care Quality Commission about an inspection – what providers really need to know
Introduction On its website, CQC say, “We aim to provide the best possible...
What to Do When Your Draft Ofsted Report Card Doesn’t Accurately Reflect Your Early Years Service?
Despite the recent changes to the way in which they inspect, Ofsted still...
Doctors and CQC Registration
In my last published article, I addressed the issue of CQC registration and...
Doctors, practising privileges and CQC registration – a lawyer’s perspective
IntroductionRecently we were instructed by a doctor who had received a letter from...
The Care Quality Commission Consultation – Better regulation, better care. The regulatory equivalent of “Back to the Future.”
Introduction On 16 October 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its consultation...
What Are the Potential Outcomes of an Inquest?
Summary From short-form conclusions like “accident or misadventure” or “natural causes,” to more...
What Enforcement Powers Does Ofsted Have?
Ofsted enforcement can have serious consequences for care providers. Enforcement can range from...
What Enforcement Powers Does the CQC Have?
When the Care Quality Commission (CQC) decides to take enforcement action, the impact...