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Philippa Doyle

partner & National Head of Advisory & LEAD CONTACT

Harrogate
healthcare advisory
p.doyle@hempsons.co.uk
01423 724028

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Care England webinars

Head of social care, Philippa Doyle, is leading a series of four webinars in collaboration with Care England, relating to the CQC Single Assessment Framework Quality Statements, offering care providers crucial insights and guidance in meeting the CQC criteria.

Past webinars

Access the recordings of our past social care webinars on our YouTube channel.

Social care podcasts

Listen to our latest podcasts to stay up to date with the latest legal updates related to social care issues.

Care Management Matters podcast – Everything you need to know about the care quality commission’s single assessment framework

Philippa Doyle joined Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive Officer at Care England, and Sharon Lowrie, Chief Executive Officer at Be Caring, the UK’s largest employee-owned social care provider, to discuss the SAF for CMM’s podcast. Watch the episode:

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A new CQC fundamental standard: Visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices
20 December 2023
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 introduce us to a new Fundamental Standard of Care with effect from 6 April 2024 – Regulation 9A is entitled “Visiting and accompanying in care homes, hospitals and hospices”

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Addressing COVID-19 challenges in social care: legal insights and best practices
13 February 2024
This article explores recent cases related to COVID-19 and their implications on disability discrimination, mask and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and whistleblowing.

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An introduction to s.21A Mental Capacity Act 2005 challenges
1 November 2022
Rachael Hawkin discusses Court of Protection proceedings s.21A Mental Capacity Act 2005 challenges

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Are you prepared for new CQC inspections?
12 October 2021
Social care partner Philippa Doyle explains how to get the best outcome from CQC's new monitoring phone calls.

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Are you ready for employment claims?
1 October 2022
Anyone who has been involved in litigation understands that it can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive, even if you have a good case. Julia Gray discusses three ways to put yourself in the best possible position to defend an employment tribunal claim.

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Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 6 (Care Sector) opens
13 December 2023
Module 6 opened on 12 December 2023 and will investigate the impact of the pandemic on the publicly and privately funded adult social care sector in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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CQC single assessment framework – we’ve finally got a start date!
20 October 2023
CQC announced after hours on Thursday 19 October, a start date for the Single Assessment Framework. We’ve known for a few weeks that providers in the south would be the first to experience the new approach, and CQC have now confirmed that will be with effect from 21 November 2023.

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CQC’s changing regulatory framework: key dates for your diary
3 August 2023
CQC announced on Monday how and when providers can expect to access their new portal, and when the new inspection regime will come into force.

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Extending mandatory COVID vaccination throughout health and social care
23 November 2021
Mandatory covid vaccination in care homes was implemented on 11 November 2021. Without a valid exemption, workers will not usually be permitted access to (or be able to work in) care homes.

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Fundamental standards of care – Regulation 12 – safe care and treatment
24 June 2022
All CQC registered providers, from the biggest NHS foundation trust down to the smallest care home, GPs and dentists alike, are required to adhere to the CQC fundamental standards of care.

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Guidance for when a social care provider is called to an inquest
24 January 2024
Considerations and top tips for social care providers who are called to attend and give evidence at a Coroner's inquest.

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haysmacintyre & Hempsons Hospice and Care Benchmarking Report
26 May 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the haysmacintyre and Hempsons Hospice and Care Benchmarking Survey Report.

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ICO guidance: handling worker health data
26 January 2024
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published guidance on the handling of worker health data with the aim of providing advice and examples of good practice.

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Immigration guidance update for the social care sector
12 September 2023
The Government’s immigration guidance has been updated recently, impacting both employers and their employees within the social care sector.

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Inquests podcast series – Inquests in care homes
14 October 2021
The Inquests Podcasts return for a second season and will take listeners through the journey of specialist inquests, giving helpful background and advice. No1 - Inquests in care homes

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Navigating change: What does the CQC’s new single assessment framework mean for providers?
24 November 2023
The CQC is changing the way it inspects and reports on services, but what are the evidence requirements for providers and what areas of the current system will remain the same?

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Navigating the single assessment framework
24 June 2024
Philippa Doyle, explains how to navigate the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) new inspection regime in the most cost-effective way, outlining the essential steps your business needs to take in preparation.

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New regulations providing new rights for employees are coming into force from 6 April 2023
14 February 2024
Two new employment regulations, affecting maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and carer's leave come into force on 6 April.

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Social Care Newsbrief autumn 2021
28 September 2021
Read the autumn 2021 Social Care Newsbrief.

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The Government’s new five-point package of measures for the immigration system
14 December 2023
On 4 December the Government announced new changes to the immigration system that are due to come into effect next spring.

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The Government’s new five-point package of measures for the immigration system has been given a timeline
5 February 2024
The new immigration system comes into effect in April 2024. In this article we look at the key dates for visa holders.

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Top tips for managing vexatious families
31 January 2024
Helen Claridge looks at the increase in cases where tensions between care providers and the families of service users are escalating to disputes and even placement failures and offeres tips for managing these difficult situations.

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Visiting in care homes fundamental standard: CQC’s final guidance
8 April 2024
CQC’s final guidance on visiting and accompanying in care homes has now been published for providers.

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What now: Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment
1 February 2022
Yesterday evening, Sajid Javid announced a reversal of government policy to implement mandatory vaccinations throughout much of the health and social care sectors.

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Welcome to our legal resources hub for social care providers

Social care legal advice line

Social care blog

CQC resources

Latest social care newsbrief

Webinars

Care England webinars

Past webinars

Social care podcasts

Care Management Matters podcast – Everything you need to know about the care quality commission’s single assessment framework

Court of Protection

Inquests

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