‘Ofsted is in urgent need of independent review in light of concerns about its objectivity and reliability, local government leaders have said.’
BBC News, 31st October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has pledged to scrap its requirement for solicitors to complete 16 hours of continuing professional development (CPD), describing its existing system as little more than a “box ticking” exercise. The SRA believes revoking the current system will provide greater flexibility, but Nicholas Lakeland, partner and head of the employment and pensions team at Silverman Sherliker LLP, fears it may well lead to a real reduction in training.’
The Future of Law, 22nd October 2014
Source: www.blogs.lexisnexis.co.uk
‘Safety standards in hospitals in England are “shocking”, inspectors say. The warning by the Care Quality Commission came as it released the results for the first 82 hospital inspected under a new regime. The system has been designed to be tougher and was overhauled following the Stafford Hospital scandal.’
BBC News, 16th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Nine out of 10 care homes and hospitals in England have aspects of care for people with dementia that are variable or poor, making those with the condition likely to receive substandard treatment at some point, according to an important review by the NHS regulator.’
The Guardian, 13th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘An appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss a judicial review of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) has today been rejected, on all grounds, by the Court of Appeal.’
Bar Standards Board, 7th October 2014
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has today [7 October] rejected a challenge to the lawfulness of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA).’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th October 2014
Source: www.localgovernemtnlawyer.co.uk
‘Up to 200 GP surgeries face closure or being placed in special measures for providing potentially dangerous care to thousands of patients, the chief inspector of family doctors has warned.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th September 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A psychiatrist who circumcised 41 boys at a “non-sterile” clinic in a terraced house has been found guilty of misconduct. Dr Hassan Abdulla was not registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) when he operated at the Al-Khalill Clinic in Leicester.’
BBC News, 11th September 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A new Food Crime Unit is to be set up after the Government accepted all of the recommendations of the Elliott report on food integrity and assurance of food supply networks.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th September 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The possibility of introducing re-accreditation for QCs, meaning that silk would no longer be a permanent appointment, and a power to strip them of the rank in the event of misconduct, was floated last week.’
Legal Futures, 7th April 2014
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The head of Ofsted is set to outline changes to school inspections and defend the schools’ watchdog, in a speech to headteachers.’
BBC News, 21st March 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Unacceptably poor outpatient care, overcrowding and delays in Accident & Emergency units have been highlighted in the first national report following a new NHS inspection regime. Inspectors who visited a cross-section of 18 hospitals across the country found patients were waiting far too long in casualty units, and for appointments to see consultants and undergo tests.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th March 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The number of people in England being detained under the Mental Health Act has risen by 12% in the past five years, according to the NHS regulator.’
BBC News, 28th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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