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Opinion | 16:02:22

I’m a health and social care provider, how do I deal with a request for records from a service user or their family?

Health and social care providers will often be presented with requests for records from service users or their relatives. It is important for providers to only disclose information to those with authority to request...

Social care u turn

Opinion | 02:02:22

Mandatory vaccination U-turn: what you need to know

The Government has announced plans to revoke the legislation making mandatory vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes, the wider social care sector, and the NHS.

Care home worker

News | 18:01:22

RWK Goodman have advised on the acquisition of a Lancashire care home

We have advised Angel Residential Home Ltd on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Lowfield House Limited, as the care provider group embarks on a period of growth and expansion. Lowfield...

Care worker

Opinion | 12:01:22

Opportunity to recruit care workers from overseas but only for 12 months

The change to the Shortage Occupation List could provide a boost to the sector but there is some concern that the government has said this will be a temporary concession for 12 months which could deter workers from applying.

Health and social care

Opinion | 07:01:22

What legal challenges are facing social care providers in 2022?

Social care providers have again faced a challenging year and 2022 looks to hold more of the same. Here are the three things the social care sector will need to address in 2022.

Vaccination

Opinion | 06:01:22

Extending mandatory vaccination to the wider social care sector: a legal guide for providers

Today, 6 January 2022, the regulations extending mandatory vaccination to the wider social care sector and the NHS have become law. Providers have a 12-week grace period to ensure that staff in scope for vaccination are fully vaccinated or have evidence of a medical exemption, with the new requirement going live on 1 April 2022.

Opinion | 09:12:21

Mandatory vaccination: Government extends temporary exemption deadline

On 8 December, the Government updated its guidance on mandatory vaccination and temporary medical exemptions for care home staff. The self-certified temporary exemption will now expire on 31 March 2022 instead of 23 December 2021.

News | 02:12:21

Government’s Social Care White Paper fails to address funding and pay, says RWK Goodman

The long-awaited White Paper on Social Care reform was published by the Government today. It will disappoint and frustrate social care providers as it fails to address the lack of adequate funding into the sector and consequently the need to improve pay to attract and retain staff.

News | 02:12:21

RWK Goodman advise on sale of Cornish nursing home

Law firm RWK Goodman has advised on the sale of a well-respected and long-established nursing home in Looe, Cornwall.

News | 18:11:21

RWK Goodman lead on sale of two specialist dementia care homes

Law firm RWK Goodman has advised on the sale of two specialist dementia care homes by long-standing client and care provider Equality Care Limited.

Opinion | 04:11:21

I’m an aesthetician – do I need to register with the Care Quality Commission?

Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (“the Act”), a service provider who carries out a regulated activity must be registered with the CQC. This can mean both individuals and organisations. But what constitutes a regulated activity and why is this important to the cosmetic and aesthetic industry?

Opinion | 27:10:21

The CQC State of Care Report 2020/21: Key Findings

On 22 October 2021, CQC released its report on the state of care for 2020/21 ("the Report"). CQC focuses on the impact of the pandemic but does little analysis of CQC’s own role. The main challenges for adult social care have been identified as reduced occupancy and admissions, increased costs, and recruiting and retaining staff.

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