The government is seeking views on removing the expiry date of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and replacing it with a 5-yearly review.
It is also seeking views on proposed amendments to the CQC regulations relating to:
- medical care (not First Aid) in a sports ground or gymnasium
- temporary arrangements to deliver medical care (not first aid) at sporting or cultural events
- introducing a new requirement to notify the CQC of the use of restraint, segregation and seclusion in mental health units.
More about this consultation at: Changes to regulations relating to the Care Quality Commission - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Closing date 24 June 2024.