In light of the COVID-19 vaccination regulation coming into play last week, the CQC have shared a statement to include a reminder of how they will be carrying out their duties in line with the Health and Social Care act from 11th November and beyond.

The Statement: “We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has, and continues to be, an extremely difficult time for care providers, staff members, people using services and their representatives. We recognise the lengths that many staff members and volunteers within services have gone to, to keep people safe during this challenging period.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have amended the Act. From 11 November 2021, all care home workers and other visiting professionals will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have an exemption or there is an emergency.

Our role is to regulate against the regulations as they are set by government. We consider that vaccination is an important measure in protecting people who live in care homes and from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have encouraged providers to encourage and facilitate vaccinations of their staff who are eligible to have a vaccination.

The requirement forms part of the fundamental standards and will be monitored and enforced in appropriate cases by us. We will begin monitoring this from the 11th November 2021. We will continue to use our existing assessment and enforcement policies and take a proportionate approach, to ensure the welfare and safety of people who use services. We will always treat each matter individually and consider the individual circumstances when undertaking an assessment and deciding on any possible next steps.”

To read more about how the CQC will now be approaching registration, ongoing monitoring and inspections, and enforcement, click here!

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