Articles in ‘Health & Social Care Sector’ Category

When acquiring a business in the health and social care sector, there are some key issues which can hold up exchange and completion if not dealt with proactively from the outset. Effective due diligence…

The government have announced fresh changes to the Immigration Rules affecting sponsor licence holders and associated skilled workers, due to come into effect in April 2023. The government issued Statement of Changes in Immigration…

It can escape no one’s attention that in recent years many factors have increased pressure on any business’s finances. Brexit, war in Ukraine, increased inflation and the energy crisis are all factors in the…

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…

  This week we speak to leading thinkers in social care innovation, to find out why social care is ripe for innovation and what might be holding it back. Thanks to our guests: Sophie…

Following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, a state funeral will take place at 11am on Monday 19 September 2022. The Government has announced that Monday 19 September 2022 will be an extra…

Skills for Care has published a new report which shows that the number of vacant posts in social care increased by 55,000 (52%) over the last year and currently stands at 165,000. In addition,…

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have published information about the mandatory data to be provided via the Capacity Tracker from 31 July 2022. The purpose of the Capacity Tracker is to…

Individuals have a right under the NHS Constitution to request that their personal confidential data is not used for any purpose “beyond [their] own care and treatment”. The national data opt-out, which was implemented…

Merger and acquisition activity in the health and social care sector is busier than ever, and it is an exciting time for care providers looking to grow and expand their portfolios. There are also…

Recent ONS estimates suggest that around 2 million people (3.1% of the UK’s population) have symptoms of long-COVID, with the most common symptoms being fatigue, shortness of breath, coughs and muscle aches. As more care staff…