Regulation updates

What changed this month, in plain English.

CQC, HSE and DHSC publish updates on their own schedules, in regulator language. Each month we read what's new and summarise what it actually means for a care home or domiciliary care provider — with a link to the original source every time, so you can always check for yourself.

This month's digest

A short summary of the changes most likely to affect your service, sourced from the regulators directly.

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Where this digest comes from

We only summarise from primary regulatory and government sources — never from unverified secondhand reporting. Here's where to look yourself, any time.

Health & social care regulator Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Inspection framework changes, registration rules, and provider bulletins sent via email subscription.

cqc.org.uk/news →
Workplace health & safety Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

RIDDOR reporting rules, COSHH guidance, and workplace safety updates for care settings.

hse.gov.uk/riddor →
Government policy DHSC Social Care blog (gov.uk)

Policy direction, funding changes, and reform updates from the Department of Health and Social Care.

socialcare.blog.gov.uk →
Workforce development Skills for Care

Workforce data, Care Certificate updates, and training fund announcements for employers.

skillsforcare.org.uk/news →

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Past months, for reference.

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