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Covid-19 Care Provider Impact Study, October 2020

20th Oct 2020

Covid-19 Care Provider Impact Study, October 2020

​National Care Association want to pay tribute to those working in adult social care supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
A Care manager’s perspective: Using technology to deliver outstanding care

29th Sep 2020

A Care manager’s perspective: Using technology to deliver outstanding care

A respected Manager in the health and social care sector with more than 18 years’ frontline experience. A further 6 years training new and existing staff and managers, calling on his wide experience, Dave Thompson is now Cura Systems’ Implementation and Change Consultant in the UK.
Being Prepared: Negotiating your insurance renewal in this difficult climate

24th Sep 2020

Being Prepared: Negotiating your insurance renewal in this difficult climate

It’s more important than ever that you, as operators, prepare in good time for your insurance renewal to ensure you obtain satisfactory terms.

apetito launches its ‘best-ever' pasta range

22nd Sep 2020

apetito launches its ‘best-ever' pasta range

Drawing inspiration from the nation’s love of pasta – leading care homes meals provider, apetito, has launched its newest dishes in the Culinary Inspirations series – offering customers a new and improved pasta range.

DHSC PRESS RELEASE: More than half a billion pounds given to social care to reduce Coronavirus transmission over the winter

17th Sep 2020

DHSC PRESS RELEASE: More than half a billion pounds given to social care to reduce Coronavirus transmission over the winter

​Care providers will be given an extra £546m to bolster infection control

2nd August 2024

Client's Story: Initially refused application allowed on appeal following healthcare regulatory advice

Client's Story: Initially refused application allowed on appeal following healthcare regulatory advice

The employers of the senior manager of a care home wanted them to become a Registered Manager – the healthcare professional who manages the care home which they’re employed with. This required Manager Registration with the CQC.

The client’s application was refused, and while an appeal to the First Tier Tribunal was possible, this was only available for 28 days. The client lodged their appeal a day or so late. The CQC refused to consent to the appeal being heard.

At this stage, the client turned to HCR Law’s Healthcare Regulatory team for advice. The team successfully argued that the appeal be heard by a full Tribunal, not a judge alone.

The team argued that the time for appeal could and should be extended to allow it to be admitted to the Tribunal. This was based on reading down the Health and Social Care Act 2008 in the context of the Human Rights Act 1998.

The Tribunal accepted this submission and proceeded to admit and allow the appeal. Our client was confirmed as Registered Manager, a role which they have performed very effectively.