Insights and guidance - Page 6

Summary This article explains the most common misunderstandings providers have about Notices of Proposal (NOPs) and Notices of Decision (NODs), and how to avoid confusion during the enforcement...

Summary This article shares a real case (anonymised) of a provider who received a Notice of Decision and was advised not to appeal. It highlights why legal advice sometimes means knowing when not...

Summary This article explains the usual timeline between receiving a Notice of Proposal (NOP) and a Notice of Decision (NOD). It outlines what happens during that period, what to expect from the...

Summary This article explains how legal support from Gordons Solicitors can help care providers respond to a Notice of Proposal (NOP) and prepare for appeal if needed. It covers what support looks...

Over the past few years CQC has demonstrated its appetite for bringing prosecutions. There was a peak of prosecutorial activity in 2019 and since then CQC has pursued a steady flow of prosecutions...

Poppy Jackson, an Assistant Solicitor from our Health and Social Care Team and Pharmacy Team, has recently published an article in the June 2025 edition of Caring UK magazine (page 21). The article...

Summary This article shares a real-world example (anonymised) of a provider who faced a Notice of Decision and used legal support and practical improvements to stop enforcement and continue...

For many hundreds of years raffles, lotteries, prize draws and other competitions have provided an entertaining means for encouraging brand loyalty and generating revenue.  Competitions remain a...

Social media endorsement is seen by brand owners as a powerful marketing tool in 2025 and there are no signs of its use slowing down. The rapid increase in marketing on platforms such as TikTok...

A recent Care Standards Tribunal decision – Westhope Limited v Care Quality Commission – has highlighted the approach CQC should be applying when deciding on whether to continue to pursue...