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Guide for care home employers about changes to statutory sick pay

Guide for care home employers about changes to statutory sick pay

Significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) are coming in April 2026 – and they’ll have a real impact on how employers manage sickness absence, payroll, and HR compliance.


How to Make Your Care Home Appeal to the Self-Funder

How to Make Your Care Home Appeal to the Self-Funder

Buyacarehome Group offer their insight on How to Make Your Care Home Appeal to the Self-Funder.

Fair pay agreements in adult social care

Fair pay agreements in adult social care

Our, Partner, Citation’s latest article breaks down everything care providers need to know to stay informed and prepared regarding the fair pay agreement process in the adult social care sector.

 

Why Use a Finance Broker for Your Care Home Acquisition?

Why Use a Finance Broker for Your Care Home Acquisition?

Buying a care home whether as a new entrant to the sector or scaling up your care home portfolio is a big step, and it’s not just about finding the right property, it’s also about securing the right funding. With so many lenders, and requirements out there, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. That’s where a specialist care home finance broker comes in.

Recent Changes to the Immigration Rules Affecting the Care Sector

Recent Changes to the Immigration Rules Affecting the Care Sector

Since the government announced its intentions to overhaul the immigration system in the Spring there has been a recent flurry of changes to business immigration rules that employers have been forced to get their heads around with precious little notice.

 

Is Professional Indemnity Insurance Necessary for Your Care Home?

Is Professional Indemnity Insurance Necessary for Your Care Home?

Care homes deliver an indispensable service, providing vital support to some of society's most vulnerable individuals.

Given the intricate landscape of insurance within the care sector, a common query from care home operators revolves around the necessity of professional indemnity (PI) insurance.