CQC inspection schedule
| Authority | Department of Health and Social Care |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2022-02-22 |
| Outcome | Information not held |
| Outcome date | 2022-03-21 |
| Case ID | 2281785 |
Summary
The requester asked for minutes of DHSC meetings regarding a CQC inspection schedule for Manx care services, but the Department confirmed it does not hold such minutes. While the specific documents were not disclosed, the response provided a planned timeline for various CQC inspections occurring between April and December 2022.
Key Facts
- The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold minutes regarding CQC inspection schedules for Manx care services.
- The request was refused under Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical refusal reason.
- Adult Social Care inspections are planned between April and September 2022.
- Dental and General Practice inspections are scheduled for June to September 2022.
- Hospital, Mental Health, and Community Services inspections are planned for September to October 2022, potentially extending to December.
Data Disclosed
- 2281785
- 2022-02-22
- 2022-03-21
- April 2022
- September 2022
- June 2022
- October 2022
- December 2022
- Section 11(3)a
Exemptions Cited
- Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)
Original Request
Please could you provide the minutes to meetings held by the DHSC relating to or with the Care and Quality Commission that set out a schedule of inspection of Manx care services or care providers that have contracts with Manx Care by the CQC.
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Inspection Type | Planned Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Social Care Inspections | April – September 2022 | Including Services for Older People, Learning Disability Services & Social work and support services |
| Dental Inspections | June – September 2022 | |
| General Practice Inspections | June – September 2022 | |
| Hospitals, Mental Health and Community Services | September – October 2022 | May extend into December 2022 |
Full Response Text
Chief Executive: Karen Malone Freedom of Information Team First Floor Belgravia House Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1AE
Our ref: 2281785 21 March 2022
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received 22 February 2022 and which states:
"Please could you provide the minutes to meetings held by the DHSC relating to or with the Care and Quality Commission that set out a schedule of inspection of Manx care services or care providers that have contracts with Manx Care by the CQC."
Our response:
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Health and Social Care ('the Department') is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. To provide advice and assistance, no minutes exist and/or were taken as regarding Care Quality Commission (‘CQC’) that set out a schedule of inspection of Manx Care services or care providers that have contracts with Manx Care by the CQC. We can however confirm that the inspection phase is currently planned for between April – December 2022: • Adult Social Care Inspections due to take place between April and September 2022 (Including Services for Older People, Learning Disability Services & Social work and support services) • Dental Inspections due to take place between June and September 2022 • General Practice Inspections due to take place between June and September 2022 • Hospitals, Mental Health and Community Services due to take place between September to October 2022 (may extend into December 2022) Please note these may be subject to change.
Please quote the reference number 2281785 in any future communications.
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