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EnglandGOV.UK - Software and artificial intelligence (AI) as a medical device
NHS - Patients requiring treatment outside of hospitals will be able to choose between multiple providers across the NHS and independent sector.
NHS - Information on the £16 million support fund for regional partnerships to prevent and respond to exploitative employment practices of internationally recruited care staff.
Care England - Decaffeination and falls prevention
Care England - Ministers trigger review of CQC inspection regime
GOV.UK - Open consultation - Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission
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CQC NewsCQC - Assessing services we do not rate
CQC - How to complete registration actions if you are unable to use our provider portal
CQC - Regulation 9A: Visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices
CQC - Following discussions with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) CQC has agreed to a short delay to starting ICS assessments
CQC - CQC are working on fixing the issues with the new provider portal
CQC - CQC's participation platform. Get involved and share your ideas on the work of CQC
WalesCare Inspectorate Wales - Your voice matters! Young people’s experiences with mental health services in Wales
Care Inspectorate Wales - Joint equality, diversity and inclusion strategy published
Welsh Government - Provider Self declaration Form
Welsh Government - COVID-19 vaccination programme
Welsh Government - Guidance to help providers and responsible individuals meet regulations has been updated.
Welsh Government - National Office for Care and Support
Welsh Government – Keep up to date with Health and Social Care Guidance
SCOTLANDCare Inspectorate - Keeping Children Safe
Scottish Government - Thousands of carers in Scotland to get new benefit
Scottish Social Services Council - Employer toolkit to get ready for SSSC registration changes
Care Inspectorate - Care surveys for people who use care at home and housing support services
Scottish Social Services Council - Updated Codes of practice for social service workers and employers
Care Inspectorate – The Hub - Browse resources most relevant to your setting.
IRELANDLaw Reform Commission - New legislation and criminal offences proposed to protect at-risk adults
GOV.IE - By putting people at the centre of the health system and developing primary and community health services, the Department of Health and HSE are working together to provide new models of care that allow people to stay healthy in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
GOV.IE - Agreed Joint Statement on the Irish Sign Language Voucher Scheme
OTHER NEWSGOV.UK - UK 5-year action plan for antimicrobial resistance 2024 to 2029
Restraint Reduction Network - The latest news from the Restraint Reduction Network.
HSE - Latest News and Updates
ICO - Organisations must do more to combat the growing threat of cyber attacks
UK Government - Alerts, recalls and safety information: drugs and medical devices