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Immigration guidance update for the social care sector
The Government’s immigration guidance has been updated recently, impacting both employers and their employees within the social care sector.
CQC’s changing regulatory framework: key dates for your diary
CQC announced on Monday how and when providers can expect to access their new portal, and when the new inspection regime will come into force.
‘Fundamental Standards of Care: Enhance the lives of the people you support and impress CQC too?’
March has seen a big focus on the Fundamental Standards of Care for our Social Care team and we wanted to share the information with you to help you navigate your way through the standards.
Liberty Protection Safeguards delayed “beyond the life of this Parliament”
The Government announced on 5 April 2023 that it had taken the “difficult decision to delay the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards beyond the life of this Parliament” as part of its wider plans to reform and improve adult social care.
Not an April Fools – procurement law changes: reminder!
April 1 - the procurement law changes that have come in to effect.
PPN 03/23 – A new Standard Selection Questionnaire from 1 April 2023
PPN 03/23, published 9 March, introduces a new Standard Selection Questionnaire (“SQ”) to be used for all new procurements subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
No bid, no chance?
On 20 February 2023, the High Court handed down judgment in InHealth Intelligence Ltd v NHS England [2023] EWHC 352 (TCC). Hempsons procurement team discusses the judgment.
NHS England successfully defends procurement challenge
Judgment has today been handed down in InHealth Intelligence Limited v NHS England [2023] EWHC 352 (TCC). Hempsons LLP acted on behalf of NHS England, which was successful in defending the claim brought against it.
How instability in the economy may impact the sale and purchase of care homes
Faisal Dhalla asks - with the cost of living rising, energy bills rocketing and bank borrowing becoming more expensive, where does that leave the market of selling and buying care homes?
Module 3 of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry into the impact of the pandemic on healthcare has opened today
The third investigation in the Covid-19 Inquiry opened today
An introduction to s.21A Mental Capacity Act 2005 challenges
Rachael Hawkin discusses Court of Protection proceedings s.21A Mental Capacity Act 2005 challenges
Wrongly losing a contract – not necessarily a “sufficiently serious” breach of procurement law?
Second article on the decision in Braceurself Limited v NHS England [2022]
Are you ready for employment claims?
Anyone who has been involved in litigation understands that it can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive, even if you have a good case. Julia Gray discusses three ways to put yourself in the best possible position to defend an employment tribunal claim.
Calling off frameworks – a cautionary tale for contracting authorities
The High Court has recently handed down judgment in the case of Consultant Connect Limited v NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board [2022] EWHC 2037 (TCC).