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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet our apprentices!
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we spoke to our current apprentices about their roles & their advice for future apprentices
Did you know: How to challenge CQC?
Do you know how to challenge CQC if you feel it has not acted fairly, or in line with its duties as a regulator? Our short guide will help.
Hempsons proudly sponsor care charity single
We are proud to announce that we are the sponsors of ‘Who Cares?’, a new song highlighting the care industry. Proceeds from the sale of the song will go to The Care Workers’ Charity.
The Mental Health Bill: Initial Analysis
Mental Health Bill 2024: An initial overview of the proposed changes and potential impacts on mental health services.
The commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025
The rumours were true - the commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025.
Navigating the single assessment framework
Philippa Doyle, explains how to navigate the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) new inspection regime in the most cost-effective way, outlining the essential steps your business needs to take in preparation.
When will the Procurement Act 2023 need to be followed?
Andrew Daly discusses the new Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024 and how these will work with the previous regulations.
Visiting in care homes fundamental standard: CQC’s final guidance
CQC’s final guidance on visiting and accompanying in care homes has now been published for providers.
Is a Trial Period a Reasonable Adjustment?
What employers should note from the new EAT ruling
Information Commissioners Office: data protection fining guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new Data Protection Fining Guidance
New regulations providing new rights for employees are coming into force from 6 April 2023
Two new employment regulations, affecting maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and carer's leave come into force on 6 April.
Addressing COVID-19 challenges in social care: legal insights and best practices
This article explores recent cases related to COVID-19 and their implications on disability discrimination, mask and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and whistleblowing.
The Government’s new five-point package of measures for the immigration system has been given a timeline
The new immigration system comes into effect in April 2024. In this article we look at the key dates for visa holders.
Top tips for managing vexatious families
Helen Claridge looks at the increase in cases where tensions between care providers and the families of service users are escalating to disputes and even placement failures and offeres tips for managing these difficult situations.