1.1 Explain the key drivers and reasons for the inspection system in England and legislation linked to it

Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
Unit: Unit 4: Regulatory Processes for Adult Care
Learning outcome: 1 Understand the systems and requirements for the regulation of adult care services
Assessment criteria: 1.1 Explain the key drivers and reasons for the inspection system in England and legislation linked to it

• The inspection system
• Key drivers and reasons for the inspection system in England include:
  • The BBC investigation into failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust
  • The subsequent Francis Inquiry following the BBC investigation
  • Other Safeguarding Adult Reviews (previously known as Serious Case Reviews) that investigated failings by care services
• Legislation linked to the inspection system includes:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005