Every resident in Scotland needs a named care supporter
Since 31 March 2026 every care home resident in Scotland can name an Essential Care Supporter, and suspending one now carries a legal presumption of serious harm.
Muckamore report lands: what closed settings must check
RQIA says the inquiry identifies significant shortcomings in the care and oversight of some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Rewrite your allegations procedure to Wales Section 5
Section 5 of the Wales Safeguarding Procedures has been revised, so your policy on allegations against staff and people in positions of trust needs rewriting.
Scotland pays your PVG fees — if you type FSC correctly
From 1 August 2026 the Scottish Government covers PVG costs for eligible new social care posts, saving £18 or £59 per check if you use the right prefix.
ICO will now enforce against slow subject access requests
The ICO says it will prioritise enforcement against persistent subject access delays, after a pilot found people waiting up to 16 years for records.
Cheshire West is overruled: review every DoLS you hold
The Supreme Court has overruled its own 2014 decision and scrapped the acid test, and DHSC says cases should be reviewed as soon as is practicable.
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