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Opinion | 21:10:25

Sick pay reforms – top tips for health and social care providers

The Government’s Employment Rights Bill (ERB) contains sweeping reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), with significant financial and operational implications for social care providers.

Opinion | 16:10:25

Recent Changes to the Immigration Rules Affecting the Care Sector

Since the government announced its intentions to overhaul the immigration system in the Spring there has been a recent flurry of changes to business immigration rules that employers have been forced to get their heads around with precious little notice.

News | 15:10:25

Care group Springcare secure new financing to safeguard long-term future

A leading North West and Midlands care group has safeguarded the long-term future of its business after completing a refinancing deal totalling more than £20m following advice from RWK Goodman.

Opinion | 10:10:25

Sick pay reforms – top tips for employers and children’s care providers

The Government’s Employment Rights Bill (ERB) contains sweeping reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), with significant financial and operational implications for providers of children services and supported accommodation.

News | 18:09:25

Bristol nursery sold to national group following advice from RWK Goodman

An independent nursery in Redland has been sold to a national nursery group following support from childcare sector specialist RWK Goodman.

Opinion | 15:08:25

The Employment Rights Bill –Overview for Children’s Care Services

On 10 October 2024, the UK government published the Employment Rights Bill, introducing 28 significant reforms that will transform employment rights for employees including those working in the children’s homes sector.

Opinion | 03:07:25

Children’s services and Employee Ownership Trusts

In our experience representing sellers within the children’s services market, we have observed a growing interest in sales to Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”).

News | 18:06:25

RWK Goodman advise Gold Care Homes on landmark expansion of its portfolio

A national care home provider has significantly grown its operations as part of a wider deal worth more than £240m, with legal support provided by care sector specialist RWK Goodman.

News | 11:06:25

RWK Goodman achieves year of major growth for Health & Social Care team

Care sector specialist RWK Goodman has achieved growth of more than a third across its Health & Social Care team over the course of the last year, complemented by a number of complex transactions for expanding operators backed by REITs.

Opinion | 09:06:25

Learning from Loss: A Comparative Analysis of Prevention of Future Death Reports in Adult Social Care (Jan–May 2024 vs. Jan–May 2025)

So far this year, there has been a notable shift in in the issuance of Prevention of Future deaths reports (PFDs), particularly in relation to care homes and community. When compared to the same period in 2024, there is a discernible increase in both the number and scope of these reports – highlighting the systemic pressures and the desperate need for reform in adult social care services.

Opinion | 27:05:25

Land consent for schools – a summary

If you are entering into a transaction involving your land you may need consent dependent on the category of school and the nature of the transaction. In this article Rob Walton, Partner in our Real Estate team, summarises when consent is needed and an overview of the process.

Opinion | 15:05:25

Immigration White Paper 2025 – key aspects for Health and Social Care.

The UK Government published its immigration white paper, ‘Restoring Control Over the Immigration System’ on 12 May 2025 which introduces plans for reforms across the immigration system with the aim of reducing net migration, strengthening domestic workforce development and tackling exploitation.

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