Care homes should seek support to avoid NMW breaches
The increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which took effect on 1 April 2024, is having a disproportionate effect on care homes and other adult social care service providers.
New CQC assessment framework requires preparation from care providers
The rollout of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) new single assessment framework is underway, but many social care providers are concerned the new approach places too much reliance on past performance and could distort new assessment ratings.
New procurement risks when buying from sister commercial trading companies
Those of you who have been trying to match the provisions on vertical arrangements in the Procurement Act 2023 with those in the existing Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) may have experienced a few head-scratching moments.
Transferring the functions of a Police and Crime Commissioner – consultation requirements
The Court of Appeal’s upholding of Mr Justice Swift’s judgment means the election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands on 2 May 2024 will proceed.
New code puts complaint handling in the spotlight
The updated Housing Ombudsman’s (HO) Complaint Handling Code (the new code) will become a statutory requirement on 1 April 2024
Charities monthly round-up March 2024
The promise of spring is in the air and as the flowers bloom, so too do our insights into the latest governance trends and updates. Why not grab a cup of tea and dive into what’s budding in the charities sector!
It's not just the consumer standards that are changing...
The incoming RSH Consumer Standards are a catalyst for much wider changes to the regulatory environment for Registered Providers (RPs) from 1 April 2024.
Mark your calendar: changes brought about by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 projected for 4 March
At the end of January 2024, Companies House confirmed that the first set of changes introduced by ECCTA 2023 would likely come into effect on 4 March 2024.
Charities newsletter - February 2024
Why not use the bonus day in this leap year to catch up on all things charity governance?
Consultation on mandatory qualifications for housing managers released – it’s finally here but what do we learn?
In February 2023 Michael Gove announced that mandatory qualifications would be introduced for senior social housing managers and executives. The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 introducing this received royal assent in July 2023 but many questions remained unanswered.
Fujitsu: excluding bidders for poor performance
Amongst the anger directed at Fujitsu and the Post Office, the Central Government face scrutiny for awarding Fujitsu contracts despite knowledge that Fujitsu’s faulty Horizon IT software was instrumental in the prosecution of more than 900 individuals, and which has been described as not fit for purpose.
Preparing for the sale of your care or dentistry business
It’s been a difficult few years for providers but a new year brings with it a fresh start. This may involve considering selling your care or dentistry business, which can be an extremely personal and difficult decision.