§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to ensure that owners, managers and staff of registered homes for the elderly are subject to police checks. [14874]
§ Mr. BowisThe Registered Homes Act 1984 requires local and health authorities to ensure that anyone running or intending to run a residential care or nursing home is suitable to do so. Departmental guidance has been issued about procedures for making criminal checks on applicants for registration as owners or managers of homes. Regulations under the Act require anyone running a home to provide adequate and suitable staff, and it is for employers to ensure that procedures are in place for vetting prospective employees.