Renewed appetite

The Casey Commission’s work, progress within the Care Quality Commission, and the Prime Minister’s political commitment represent an opportunity for meaningful reform in adult...
Supreme Court grants permission to appeal sleep-in judgment

Immediate consequences

Katie Viggers, professional development lawyer, and Victoria Colclough, partner, in the health and life sciences team at Browne Jacobson explain what the ruling means...

Perfect storm

It is an increasingly turbulent period for immigration and the social care sector. Joanna Hunt, partner and head of immigration – DAC Beachcroft LLP,...

Navigating risks

Louise Watson-Jones, partner, and Emily Broad, senior associate, at DAC Beachcroft LLP, explain the importance of getting the basics right in an AI and...

Strategic considerations ahead of an inquest

Gemma Nicholas, senior associate in the health and social care team at RWK Goodman, outlines seven areas that care providers should consider when handling...

Navigating distress

Understanding what distress looks like before it becomes unmanageable is critical for care home operators, lenders and advisers alike. Emma Hinton, joint head of...

Payment requirements

The Home Office announced changes to the criteria used for assessing whether employers are paying sponsored workers the correct salary. These changes were effective...

Increasing providers’ liabilities

James Sage, partner in the health and social care team at RWK Goodman, examines statutory sick pay reforms and what it means for care...

Cost of non-compliance

Home Office data points to a sharp rise in employers in the social care sector losing their sponsor licences. Simon Magava, manager, and Inderjit...

Growing influence

James Sage, partner in the health and social care team at RWK Goodman, discusses trade union influence across the social care sector The introduction of...