Care Homes...

Regulation and Standards

We assist and support homes facing regulatory challenges, such as adverse inspection reports / reviews of compliance, enforcement action and low ratings, and advise on essential documentation such as the Provider Compliance Assessment.

Rob has considerable knowledge of the practical application of the law in relation to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations and Standards (Care Standards Act 2000 in Wales). Rob works closely with expert solicitors and barristers in the care homes field on the legalities of actions by the regulatory bodies. Some examples of the work undertaken are:

• negotiating with regulators the withdrawal of notices of proposal to cancel the registration of homes.



• Challenging statutory notices and other formal action by regulators, including meetings with Area Managers to negotiate resolutions to the action; or otherwise assisting homes to comply with requirements where they have been made appropriately.



• Successfully challenging inspection reports by regulators, achieving changes in factual content and withdrawal of unsubstantiated opinion. He has highlighted in many cases arbitrary and inconsistent comments, scoring and ratings. He undertakes independent inspections and provides reports to confirm or counter the findings of regulators.

Rob is skilled in writing Action / Improvement Plans in response to statutory requirements and enforcement action, and helps owners and managers through the process of compliance.

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