The Government has announced plans to overhaul how vulnerable people are protected when they lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care. A new consultation in 2026 will focus on introducing Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), which aim to replace the current Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) system.
Improving Dementia Care: What the Latest CQC Report Teaches Us As a Health and Social Care Consultant committed to raising standards and delivering compassionate, person-centred
On March 12, 2025, the UK government announced new regulations to enhance the recruitment process for care workers in England. Effective from April 9, 2025,
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently published the Terms of Reference for the second phase of its review into the new Assessment Framework. This ongoing
Overview The Home Office, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, has introduced stringent measures aimed at employers who commit serious violations
Poor care plans and inadequate risk assessments are an underlying theme in many services we inspect. Although electronic care planning aims to improve the effectiveness,
Digital services give people more control over their lives. They allow people to decide when and where they connect with their health and social care
Latest national UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) surveillance data shows that laboratory reports of norovirus are more than double the 5-season average prior to the
So Matt Hancock ignored health advice around testing for those going into care homes as ‘it muddies the water’. Everyone knows that care homes were
Nurses work in a variety of settings both within the NHS and the private and independent sector. All nursing staff deserve fair pay, good terms and
