Search results for the care act 2014

There are a small number of circumstances where you might need to pass on information without consent, or when you have asked for consent but the service user has refused it

The new model aims to deliver proportionate and flexible regulatory action through a more intelligent use of data and a risked based approach to education programme assurance

Case study: Raff is a hearing aid dispenser working in independent practice. He has just started running his own business as a sole practitioner in a remote location in the Scottish Highlands.

Blog by Katherine Timms, Head of Policy and Standards, explaining how professionals on our register can use social media appropriately.

Support for, information about and examples of reflecting on your practice

Case study: An employer raised concerns about a psychologist who did not report a service user’s suicidal thoughts to their supervisor or any other professionals. This was despite it happening repeatedly and after recording a case note.

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Case study: An occupational therapist’s employer raised concerns relating to their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to nine different cases.

Our changes set out a process for registrants to follow when things go wrong which better aligns with our guidance.

Our aim to be a high performing regulator which delivers forward-looking regulation underpinned by strong data, collaboration and compassion

Case study: A dietitian’s employer raised concerns about their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to six different service users.

This page covers what you should record, in what format and when. It also covers how records should be stored.

A trade union is a group of employees who join together to promote their collective interest and conditions.