Sleep-ins: The latest decision for providers
Expectations were low, so its hard to be surprised but yesterdays’ announcement of the Social Care Compliance Scheme will have left most providers with a new headache to consider in […]
Neal, Freightliner and holiday pay…are we any closer to clarity?
Readers will recall that the Tribunal concluded in this case that a worker’s holiday pay ought to include overtime and premium payments when calculating the amount of basic remuneration. The […]
Capital Markets Deal Update from Anthony Collins Solicitors
This was a complex transaction involving the restructure of KHT’s existing loan facilities and included a £90m US private placement and secures funding for KHT’s future affordable housing development programme. […]
New test for whether penalties clauses in contracts should be given a red card
Inflated damages in tyres case In the 1915 landmark case of Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company, the House of Lords said that it was legitimate for a contract to specify (“liquidate”) […]
Now you have implemented the rent decreases/increases, here is a “new” rent increase form
From 6th April 2016 a new prescribed form must be used. So do make sure to use it next year (noting for many Registered Provider (RP) clients the only use […]
Brexit and Social Care – what next?
Leadership EU migrants fill an estimated 6% of jobs in the social care sector in England, and the majority of them will be concerned about what a British withdrawal from […]
Goodbye PQQ, hello SQ!
For anyone hoping that Brexit will give us greater control over our own public procurement destiny, the recent publication of a Procurement Policy Note (PPN) reminds us of exactly how […]
What does the Autumn Statement mean for infrastructure?
The Chancellor didn’t tell us much more than we already knew about the new Government’s plans for infrastructure over this Parliament and it seems that the Government isn’t entirely sure […]
The joys and pitfalls of social media – top tips to minimise risk
Social media mistakes can damage your charity’s reputation and generate unwanted publicity or media interest. From a legal perspective, the risks include fines, warnings or disciplinary action from regulators, such […]
Acrimonious separation: A guide to Police Information (Harassment) Notices (PINs)
Since the introduction of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, the police have routinely dealt with low-level ‘harassment’ by issuing a Police Information (Harassment) Notice (PIN). What is a Police […]
10 years of the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Dementia – learning about dementia and the small ways we can help
The key principles of the Mental Capacity Act create a framework to encourage and support people to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Our Court of Protection team […]
Social businesses and public services
Third sector organisations and cooperatives have delivered to the public for generations and pioneered many services that are now provided by the State. So, it is interesting that the current […]