Health & social care
Health and social care providers are operating in a very challenging financial environment with an increased focus on regulation. As such they need specialist legal support to help build thriving organisations.
Anthony Collins Solicitors acts as an expert for many leading adult health and social care service providers. We specialise in helping the vulnerable, whether that is due to age, mental or physical capability, mental health problems or consequences of addiction. Our services range from governance advice, employment and property development to dealing with any regulatory issues that may arise.
From regulation to property and employment to governance, our expertise in health and social care legal practices is wide and varied. In a large sector, everything from judicial reviews to the Human Rights Act has to be considered. Our goal is to make health and social care law as easily accessible as possible.
One of the most important parts of health and social care, and the legal processes that surround the sector, is the regulation of the parties involved. Regulatory action can significantly damage your reputation. We work both reactively to help with management of regulatory issues and proactively to help you get the governance right in the first place to ensure you are well led.
We also have a team of corporate and commercial lawyers doing deals in the sector. Our expertise in governance, collaboration, mergers, procurement, state aid and commercial contracts means that we cover the wide range of potential corporate and commercial questions you, as a social care provider, might encounter. We draw on our experience of contracting arrangements with local authorities and the NHS, whether it is a search for funding or potential development projects – we have professionals who are always more than happy to help. Our knowledge of the sector enables us to position you to get the best possible deal.
Our experts in health and social care property specialise in development projects, construction contracts, buying and selling care homes, care home management, leasehold, and property disputes. Our role is to simplify the law for you, making it clear and easy to understand so you can make the most out of your property and simplify the development process.
Our health and social care solicitors have expertise in managing change, resolving disputes, advising on TUPE and National Minimum Wage issues in particular. As well as people, health and social care can enter the realm of intellectual property. In this case we have experts in organisation name and brand assets, copyright and licensing.
Due to our wide variety of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the sector, no matter what your query or reason is for contacting us, we would be delighted to help you.
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Care Act duties and care home closures
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (the Ombudsman) has found Wokingham Borough Council (the council) at fault for how it…
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Subject access requests – when to weed out third-party data
There are things in life, like taxes and laundry, that we know are necessary for democracy and cleanliness respectively but are just a…
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Investigation into chatbot – a ‘warning shot for industry’
The ICO has concluded its investigation into Snap Inc.’s use of its ‘My AI’ chatbot feature on the Snapchat platform. The My AI chatbot…
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Corporate transactions with employment specialists: the perfect podcast collaboration
The sale or purchase of a business is never just about the contracts, the indemnities, the warranties and the late-night negotiations;…
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Home office decision to revoke social care provider’s sponsorship licence without allowing time for representation unlawful
Immigration may be the political hot potato of the campaign trail but for many social care providers, the employment of overseas workers…
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Labour’s workforce plans – The headlines you need to know
Further to our blog following the announcement of an election, we now have some more direction from the Labour Party should they win…
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Muddying the waters of volunteer status
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many charitable organisations. Those organisations could not exist without them, but neither could they…
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A conversation about sushi – small talk, or harassment?
In the case of Sato-Rossberg -v- SOAS University of London, an employment judge has dismissed claims by a Japanese professor that she was…
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Anthony Collins (AC) launches its annual Social Impact Report revealing the scale and impact of its social purpose-driven legal work
The report assesses how the firm fulfils its purpose of improving lives, communities and society across its core sectors – from charities and social business to housing, local government and […]
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Read moreAnthony Collins Solicitors maintains its Chambers and Partners High Net Worth ranking once again
In the guide, one interviewee states that “Anthony Collins are very good and very capable on client work. They are top of the game for vulnerable clients.” The guide also […]
Monday 22 July 2024
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PODCAST: 12.07% holiday accrual is back… But not for everyone!
In the podcast we will outline the new Working Time Regulations legislation in detail, noting when the provisions coming into force, whilst also providing practical examples and guidance for employers across all sectors.
Friday 1 December 2023
Read moreRenters Reform Bill webinar – June 2023
The Renters Reform Bill proposes a seismic change to housing management practices, abolishing assured shorthold tenancies and 21 notices entirely and making changes relating to rent increases, pets, possession grounds and more.
Friday 18 August 2023
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