by Chris Rogers | 31 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that NSL Kent employed people without making necessary legal checks in a surprise visit in November 2013. The CQC’s report revealed criminal background checks, known as Disclosure and Barring Service certificates, were...
by Chris Rogers | 31 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
The Department of Health is consulting on draft regulations which would introduce Fundamental Standards of Care for which all providers must meet. The consultation covers a range of topics, including mandatory complaints procedures, introducing...
by Chris Rogers | 31 Jan 2014 | Children and Families
Downing Street has refused to say whether the Prime Minister would support a ban on smoking in cars where children are passengers. Earlier in the week a Labour backed amendment to the Children and Families Bill would mean drivers would face a £60 fine or a driving...
by Chris Rogers | 31 Jan 2014 | Outsourcing, Politics
Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has released a Written Ministerial Statement regarding Serco’s corporate renewal plans, noting that the company has “engaged constructively with the Government following the emergence of material concerns relating to their...
by Chris Rogers | 31 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
A Public Accounts Committee report has concluded that a shortfall in the number of trained midwives and a lack of funding has risked the safety of pregnant women. MPs on the committee said they had gathered evidence that “many maternity services are running at...
