Articles in ‘Health and Social Care’ Category

Changes to the law on flexible working will shortly come into force, following Parliament’s approval of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill. The Private Members’ Bill, which has been making its way through Parliament…

The care sector faces increasing challenges when it comes to obtaining finance for acquisitions, developments or refinancing.

Modern slavery is a serious concern in all areas of the UK economy with the law placing active duties on employers to take steps to ensure that no element of the practice is present…

The care sector is facing significant challenges that are forcing some providers to exit the market. The combination of challenging funding environment, rise in energy costs, recruitment issues, increasing regulation and market saturation is…

Adult social care has a large and diverse workforce in England, with around 1.6 million people working in the sector. It continues to create exciting career opportunities, with more posts being created each year,…

The care sector is not immune from the post-COVID-19 push towards greater flexible working practices. Whilst working from home isn’t an option for frontline staff, pressure is building on the traditional fixed rota, fixed…

We have recently advised the shareholders of Grove Care on the sale of its four care homes. The sale comprises Olive Tree House and Rose Garden in Patchway, Bristol, and Blossom Fields and The Grove in Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire. The homes have…