As certain businesses are set to reopen in the coming week, The HSE (Health & Safety Executive) have updated their advice to employers to help ensure workplaces are kept COVID-secure. Some of the key points include: As we slowly come out of lockdown, it’s crucial to remember...
The CQC (Care Quality Commission) has updated its regulatory approach, outlining changes that will take effect from today, 1st April, and what they mean for providers from all sectors. Changes include: a return to inspect and rate NHS trusts and independent healthcare services that are rated...
Flexible site working hours allowing sites to stay open until 9pm will continue until the end of September because of the ongoing impact of the pandemic, the housing minister, Robert Jenrick, has said. The measures, introduced May last year, allow sites to apply to local...
The government have announced unlimited fines for those who fail to meet new fire safety regulations in an effort to improve building safety and help raise funds for Fire and Rescue Authorities across England. The new measures will: Improve the quality of fire risk assessments and...
There are several qualifications that you need to have to work on a construction site. Here we take a look at the top six qualifications and certificates needed in the construction industry. ...
Here, in a nutshell, we explain the reasons behind healthcare providers becoming CHAS accredited and the policies and plans required to have in place before applying for your CHAS SCS assessment for your social care organisation. What is CHAS? CHAS (Contractor Health & Safety Assessment Scheme) is...
As specialists in compliance, we’re often asked by clients, ‘What is the CQC, and why should I become a member?’ So, if you’re about to launch yourself into delivering social or health care, or perhaps just start a job in that sector and want to...
We are very excited to introduce two new team members who have joined us in January this year. Samantha Smeraglia is our Bid Administrator, Sam is responsible for registering clients for newly released Tender (ITT) opportunities. Sam’s role involves working closely with the rest of the...
The construction industry is a complicated sector. Regulatory compliance, health and safety, efficacy of building materials and products, legality of contracts, adherence to building codes and standards, insurance requirements and completion of training are just some of the compliance issues faced by those in the...
Whilst watching the inauguration of Joe Biden, you will have heard Garth Brooks sing Amazing Grace, a song that was written in Olney, where we are based. On the 1st January 2023 the song will be celebrating its 250th Anniversary, as a way of commemorating...
