Articles in ‘Dispute Resolution’ Category

In a recent case, our client was contacted by an inspector from the CQC’s Specific Incident Progression Team in relation to a service user who died at our client’s service. The inspector sought specific…

The Supreme Court has unanimously overturned the P v Cheshire West and Chester Council [2014] UKSC 19 decision and removed the single “acid test” to determine whether or not someone is deprived of their…

Since early 2026, the CQC has amended its registration process in an effort to reduce delays and address the backlog of applications. Following initial validation checks, incomplete applications are now rejected and returned before…

On 4 August 2026, Ofsted secured its first successful prosecution of an unregistered children’s home provider. The company and its directors pleaded guilty to operating three unregistered children’s homes and providing accommodation to nine…