Our services

Drafting and Reviewing Employment Contracts: Ensure that all employment agreements comply with current r laws and regulations.

HR Policies and Employee Handbooks: Develop or update employee handbooks, covering topics like disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, anti-discrimination policies, and more.

Advisory on Disciplinary and Dismissal Procedures: Provide guidance on how to navigate all aspects of the disciplinary procedure and terminations to avoid legal risks.

Assistance with TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment): Guidance for care companies dealing with changes in service providers or acquisitions, ensuring compliance with employee rights under TUPE.

CQC Registration and Documentation: Assist with preparing and submitting applications for CQC registration, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standards.

Preparing for CQC Inspections: Provide guidance on maintaining compliance with CQC standards, including care quality, safety, and staffing levels.

Drafting Policies and Procedures: Help create and update policies that comply with CQC requirements, such as safeguarding, data protection, and care delivery protocols.

Compliance Audits: Conduct mock inspections or internal audits to assess the company’s readiness for a CQC inspection, identifying areas that need improvement.

GDPR Training and Awareness: Train staff on GDPR principles and best practices to ensure the protection of client and employee data.

Drafting Data Protection Policies: Create data protection policies that align with GDPR requirements and best practices.

Data Breach Management: Provide guidance on how to handle data breaches, including notification procedures and mitigating risks.

Privacy Impact Assessments: Help conduct assessments to evaluate the risks associated with processing personal data.

Sponsorship License Applications: Assist care companies in applying for sponsorship licenses to hire skilled workers from abroad.

Visa Applications for Employees: Provide guidance on visa applications and compliance with immigration rules for hiring non-UK workers.

Compliance with Right to Work Checks: Ensure that all employees meet the legal right-to-work requirements and that care companies maintain proper records

Service Agreement Drafting and Review: Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts with clients, suppliers, and partners to ensure fair and compliant terms.

Supplier Contracts: Review and negotiate contracts with suppliers of medical equipment, software, or other services, ensuring favorable terms and legal protection.

Client and Family Agreements: Help create agreements between the care provider and the families of clients, ensuring clarity in service provision, costs, and expectations.

Health & Safety Policy Development: Draft and update health and safety policies to ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.

Risk Assessments: Assist in conducting risk assessments related to workplace safety and care environments.

Training on Health & Safety Regulations: Provide training to staff on compliance with health and safety laws, including handling hazardous materials and maintaining a safe care environment.

Employee Dispute Resolution: Provide support for resolving disputes between employers and employees, aiming to avoid costly litigation.

Client and Family Mediation: Assist in mediating disputes with clients or their families regarding care quality, fees, or service expectations.

Settlement Negotiations: Help negotiate settlements in cases of disputes, ensuring a fair resolution without the need for formal litigation.

Legal Advice on Business Structure: Guidance on the legal implications of different business structures (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, limited company).

Company Formation Support: Assist with the legal aspects of setting up a new care business, including registration, drafting of articles of association, and shareholder agreements.

Governance Policies: Help establish governance frameworks to ensure the business is run ethically and in compliance with relevant laws.

Due Diligence: Assist in the due diligence process when acquiring or merging with another care provider, ensuring that all legal and regulatory aspects are in order.

Drafting Purchase Agreements: Prepare purchase or sale agreements, ensuring that the terms are clear and legally sound.

Advisory on Regulatory Changes During Mergers: Help businesses navigate changes in CQC regulations and employment law when acquiring another company or merging.