Paul Ridout
Paul Ridout, managing director, Ridouts Professional Services PLC
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HSJ InteractiveNursing associates – how and when to deploy?
The law gives those setting staffing levels a wide margin of appreciation to deploy according to skill and experience, rather, than simply being tied to professional qualifications, explains Paul Ridout
HSJ InteractiveLook before you leap into CareB&B
Paul Ridout describes the new proposed CareB&B model as a simplistically attractive short term cost saving opportunity
HSJ InteractiveWinter pressures: A partial solution
Constructive engagement initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care can address the problem of winter pressures faced by the NHS, writes Paul Ridout
CommentDo not overlook the real achievements of PFI
Paul Ridout on the role of PFI in the improvement of NHS facilities
CommentProposed changes to deprivation of liberty laws – what you need to know
Hope Davis-McCallion explains the Law Commission’s ’urgent’ safeguard suggestions
HSJ PartnersInflammatory language escalated doctors' dispute
The dispute between NHS managers and the hospital doctors brought out their longstanding differences and showed a lack of transparency about the real issues
HSJ PartnersThe CQC's rating of Addenbrooke's is wrong and unfair
The ‘inadequate’ rating is not accurate
HSJ PartnersJoint working is a prelude to integration, not integration itself
There is a lack of intellectual rigour
HSJ PartnersReview the CQC challenge policy to avoid Hinchingbrooke style fall outs
The Circle versus CQC spat shows serious organisations can be childish
HSJ PartnersNew CQC rating system: Regulating for success not failure?
When to challenge the CQC’s hospital ratings and why
HSJ PartnersHealth and social care should combine in a new 'NCS'
Pool funding into a National Care Service
HSJ PartnersCCTV in care homes: A protective measure or an invasion of privacy?
Address leadership, pay and training
HSJ PartnersCreate an effective, inclusive framework for whistleblowers
Address failure to resolve staff complaints
HSJ PartnersDon’t be complacent, regulation is beginning to bite
Be prepared for the single failure regime