DoH Consultation on Duty of Candour
The Dept. of Health has just announced a major consultation on the introduction of the Statutory Duty of Candour. This is a significant proposal, as the DoH’s overview explains: “This consultation sets out a proposed addition to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) registration requirements in order to introduce a statutory Duty of Candour on all providers […]
Law Commissions’ final report on the regulation of health and social professionals
2nd April 2014: Rescare has just received the following press release… The Law Commissions of England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have today published their final report and a draft Bill on the regulation of health and social care professionals. This recommends that a UK-wide single statute be established for the regulation of health […]
The Mental Capacity Act is failing, says Lords
Rescare has just been notified (Email, 13th March 2014) by the Clerk to the Committee that ‘The House of Lords Committee appointed to consider and report on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 has now published its report.’ (You may also find this report referred to as ‘the post-legislative scrutiny report’) The email alerted us to […]
Care Bill receives 3rd Reading in Commons: ‘New Clause 9’ rejected
The Care Bill received its third reading in the Commons on Tuesday (11th March) at which amendments submitted by the House of Lords were considered. At this rate the Bill is on track to receive the Royal Assent later this year. A full transcript of the debate is downloadable as a PDF via a link […]
SEN policy: a timebomb of unmet need
The following email was sent by a Rescare member (Z) in the North of England, who has considerable practical experience in the classroom of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. Z emphasises the reality of the current situation – in stark contrast to the situation aspired to in policy statements and proposed legislation e.g. the Children […]
Senior Family Division Judges to give evidence to Commons Committee
From the official Parliamentary Calendar: 18.03.2014, 9.30am Justice Subject: Court of Protection Witness(es): Rt Hon Lord Justice Munby, President of the Family Division, High Court of England and Wales and Mr Justice Charles, Vice-President, Court of Protection, High Court of England and Wales Still attempting to discover the category of this evidence session and its […]
Adult Autism Strategy reviewed in Commons
The adjournment debate in the Commons on 5th March gave MPs the opportunity to discuss the progress of the Adult Autism Strategy. It is worth reading a transcript of the debate in full. MPs brought to Minister Norman Lamb’s attention the good and bad experiences of their constituents (people on the autistic spectrum, carers, and […]
Demos Commission calls for evidence on Residential Care
The leading think-tank Demos announced last year that it would be considering the future of residential care via a special Commission to chaired by former Care Services Minister Paul Burstow MP. The Commission was to be assigned the aim of developing a vision of residential care ‘that is fit for the 21st century’. The […]
The threat to residential care: Lancashire CC debates Stanley Grange closure proposal
On 27th February, thanks to the campaigning efforts of the ‘Stanley Grange Family and Friends’ group, Lancashire County Council considered a motion submitted Councillor Dorothy Lord: The ‘video/TV’ record of the debate is available here. Click on ‘Slide 10’ in the Timeline window to locate the start of the relevant section. A viewing of the […]
Care Quality Commission: “Tell us your experience of care”
The programme of change/reform at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) seem to be gathering momentum. The CQC has just issued its online newsletter (4th March). It is now inviting people to “Tell us your experience of care”. This is a startling contrast to the situation which pertained under the previous regime at the CQC, when […]