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CARE SECTOR NEWS

Care Home Seminar - Brighton

Care Home Seminar - Brighton

Buyacarehome solicitors, Adams & Remers are hosting a Care Home Seminar in Brighton on 14 September at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.

The seminar is free to attend and entry is by prior registration only.

 


 


Mitchells Specialist Care Home Accountants

Mitchells Specialist Care Home Accountants

Mitchells specialist care home accountant team works proactively with residential care providers to grow their business, minimise tax liabilities, increase profitability and build the value of their investment.

Here is an article from them reflecting on care sector deals they have been involved with recently…


Welcome news for care providers

Welcome news for care providers

The Court of Appeal has overturned government guidance that entitled carers to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for sleep-in shifts.

During its decision, the Court ruled that only hours spent awake counted as ‘worked’ hours, meaning carers can continue to be paid a flat rate for sleep-in shifts, and are no longer eligible to six years’ worth of back pay.


Business Loans

Business Loans

Looking for a fast, flexible business loan...?

Chandler & Co have been specialising in arranging funding for the care sector since 1995 and can offer advice on unsecured business loans without disturbing your existing mortgage.

If you are thinking about

  • Refurbishment to attract higher fee payers
  • Improving your facilities to meet compliance
  • or simply need to reduce costs to improve cashflow

CMA propose sweeping changes to service user contracts

CMA propose sweeping changes to service user contracts

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have issued their long-awaited draft Guidance designed to help care home providers comply with their consumer law obligations. This Guidance is still subject to consultation with the final version due in the autumn.
Independent care sector can find reasons for optimism in gloomy ADASS Budget Survey

Independent care sector can find reasons for optimism in gloomy ADASS Budget Survey

On the face of it, the publication of the annual ADASS (Association of Directors of Adult Social Services) Budget Survey reflects something of a bleak outlook for the social care sector, ahead of the publication of the much awaited green paper. The survey was completed by 100% of councils and can therefore be expected to provide a fair reflection of the state of the nation.