Recent prosecutions by both the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have brought forth issues which appear to be at the forefront of regulators’ minds. Freya Cassia and Beth Parlane identify developing trends which could help care and housing providers focus on improvements and address these issues.

Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) analyses a recent High Court case that considered the Human Rights Act in relation to outsourced care.

The Welsh Government has published a new Code of Practice which came into effect on 1 September and applies principles and standards to the commissioning of care and support services by local authorities, local health boards and NHS trusts in Wales. Emma Watt looks at the details.

A High Court judge has issued a really significant judgment for COPDOL work dealing with the ongoing representation of P during the time between a court authorisation of a deprivation of liberty and the next review, writes Ben Troke.

The Court of Appeal has found that there is no requirement for “belief” in the Mental Capacity Act functional test. Katie Viggers examines the ruling.

Barristers at 39 Essex Chambers analyse the outcome of a s.21A MCA application and contested hearing of whether it was in the best interests of MA, a 90-year-old woman with a diagnosis of dementia residing in a care home, to have a trial return to her home with a package of care.

The Upper Tribunal has, for the first time, provided detailed guidance as to the approach the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) (“the FtT”) should take when considering whether to make recommendations as to health and social care needs/provision in Education, Health and Care Plans (“EHC Plans”). Mark Greaves looks at the key points.

When is it in the best interests of an adult without capacity to be separated from her mother and covertly administered medication? A recent decision at the Court of Protection provides some guidance, writes Sarah Hutchinson.