10 questions
Regulatory Scope of the Social Residential Homes Bill (SRHB)
There are homes that fall under the definition of a 'social residential home', but are not under the new licensing regime. What are some examples of such homes, and why are they not under the new licensing regime?
Crisis Shelters and Transitional Shelters cater to vulnerable clients. Why are they excluded?
Will MSF regulate SRH staff, such as psychologists and social workers, under the SRHB?
Are volunteers regulated under the SRHB? Why or why not?
Will the Bill provide any protection for SRH staff, such as care staff and social workers who are abused by clients?
With a new licensing regime under the SRHB, does MSF anticipate a drop in the number of operators that will remain in the sector, as well as prospective operators?
What are some examples of improvements in care that residents can expect to see, arising from the SRHB?
Are there any overlaps in regulatory requirements under the SRHB, and those under the Healthcare Services Act? If so, how will these overlaps be dealt with?
When SRHA comes into force, what levers will MSF have in cases where the Home has been found to have (severe) financial mismanagement, e.g. donations raised by the SRH were used for non-charitable purposes?
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