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CQC’s Return to Good: Five Perspectives, One Test of Quality

CQC’s Return to Good: Five Perspectives, One Test of Quality

A Good rating is not the same as a good experience. Can providers demonstrate both?

Care Home Finance Is Different. Why Sector Knowledge Matters

Care Home Finance Is Different. Why Sector Knowledge Matters

An early discussion with a care-sector finance broker may help you understand what information lenders are likely to require and whether your proposal is sufficiently developed to take forward.

This can be particularly useful before committing significant time or expenditure to an acquisition, refinancing or development opportunity.


 

Commonhold Reform and the impact on later living

Commonhold Reform and the impact on later living

Lara Hourihan from RWK Goodman discusses the proposed new model for the Commonhold and Leasehold reform bill which is intended to bring the centuries-old leasehold system to an end.

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: What UK Adult Social Care Providers Need to Know

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: What UK Adult Social Care Providers Need to Know

Adult social care providers in the UK routinely process large amounts of sensitive information about the people they support and their families, their staff and a number of other individuals. It is essential providers are up to speed on the reforms.  

In this bulletin, the Health and Social Care Team at RWK Goodman discuss what UK Adult Social Care providers need to Know.

 

Webinar on Right to Work Changes 1 October 2026

Webinar on Right to Work Changes 1 October 2026

The right to work landscape is changing, with new rules set to broaden the circumstances in which organisations could face liability for third-party workers.

Join the Immigration team from DMH Stallard Next Tuesday, 29 September, when they will explore what these changes mean for businesses, including the potential impact on commercial contracts, service arrangements and HR processes.

The quiet consolidation of Scottish social care

The quiet consolidation of Scottish social care

Scotland has closed 328 adult care homes since 2011. That number is quoted often. What is quoted less is that registered places fell by only 2,881 over the same period — fewer than nine beds per closure.

This piece draws on the PHS Care Home Census, Care Inspectorate grading data, SSSC workforce statistics and NRS projections, and sets out what we think follows for providers, commissioners and policy.