Our regulatory Care Team can provide expert legal advice and representation in any circumstances where the provider requires guidance and assistance. Unlike other law firms that offer general regulatory services, our specialist regulatory team advises only care homes (with or without nursing) and domiciliary care providers.
The regulations set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 governs all service providers in the health and social care sector. Ensuring everyday compliance with the essential standards of quality and safety is an essential part of a providers daily operation.
We provide a wide range of regulatory and dispute resolution services to the care home and domiciliary care sector including:
We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing an excellent level of service. We understand that all our clients face different challenges which vary depending on their size, business model and many other factors. We therefore treat our clients as individuals and tailor our advice to their specific needs.
13th August 2019
The private sector makes up the majority of care home places in this country and with increasing demands caused by an aging population many companies and individuals are now considering investing in the care home market.
What are the important legal issues that need to be considered in connection with such a purchase over and above the normal matters that need to be dealt with when buying a property and a business? Continue reading »
20th March 2019
On Thursday 14th March, The National Care Association hosted its first ‘The Inspector Calls’ event at the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth East Cliff, in Bournemouth. Representing small and medium sized care providers and affiliated local associations, National Care Association is a leading body that liaises with national Government at a political and departmental level, Local Government and key stakeholder groups including the NHS and CQC to support care employers and employees. Continue reading »
26th February 2019
The Care Quality Commission has set out guidance for care home operators as to best policy concerning the rights of residents to receive visitors. Continue reading »
25th February 2019
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) fined Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for failing to apologise to a family in a reasonable period of time. A baby had been admitted to Bradford Royal Infirmary in July 2016, but there were delays in diagnosing his condition and missed opportunities to admit him to hospital. He later died. In a development that will have raised the eyebrows of many in the care sector, the Trust was fined £1,250 after only apologising to the family in October 2016. Continue reading »
9th March 2023
Having a strong business strategy in place is essential for businesses who want to stay in competition and maximise on business opportunities. It provides a plan to help you reach the desired goals you envision. This includes your business objectives, new and updated products and services as well as the clients you want to attract and sell to.
That’s why leading law firm Healys LLP have partnered with Business Solutions Networking to host a virtual event which provides insight into how to create a strategy that drives daily action for your business. Continue reading »
15th February 2023
Healys are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted once again to win “Conveyancer of the Year” at this year’s Mortgage Awards.
3rd February 2023
Healys LLP are proud to join forces with a range of Sussex based businesses to celebrate and host Brighton’s leading International Women’s Day event, ‘Making Herstory II’. Continue reading »
11th November 2022
Healys’ Corporate & Commercial has recently expanded and we welcome new solicitor and partner, David Gordon, to the team. David sat down to tell us about himself and what motivates him as he supports his clients. Continue reading »