The Mental Health Act 2025 & its impact on the social care sector
Anita Rao, Hempsons LLP The Mental Health Act 2025 represents the most significant reform to mental health legislation in decades. With Royal Assent granted on 18 December 2025…
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Energy price update: Monday 9 March 2026
Why Gas Is More Volatile Than Electricity in the UK UK gas prices tend to spike more than in many European countries because of the structure of…
The foundation: Financial and mental wellbeing
The social care sector faces a crisis that goes beyond recruitment numbers. Even as wages have risen, boosted by minimum wage increases and public sector pay growth, a…
Court of Protection, capacity and deprivation of liberty: Why this matters more than ever
The adult social care sector is no stranger to complexity. But when that complexity intersects with legal frameworks, particularly the Court of Protection, the Mental Capacity Act, and…
The inspection advantage: preparing for CQC with confidence in the new assessment framework
Inspection readiness has always been a defining challenge for care providers. Under the previous inspection model, services often had a clearer sense of when an inspection might…
Energy market alert for care providers: seek advice before signing new contracts
Care England is advising care providers to exercise caution before entering new energy contracts following sharp movements in global energy markets. Our energy partner, Focus Energy Services, has…
Sensio Acquires Market Leader in Spain
Oslo, March 3rd, 2026 – Sensio has entered into an acquisition agreement with ISECO, the leading provider of care technology in Spain and Portugal. – This acquisition agreement…
Understanding joint and several liability: A growing concern for social care providers
From 6 April 2026, PAYE and NI for temporary workers is set to become a significant concern for organisations in the social care sector and beyond. This is…
Temporary staff, permanent risk: Understanding joint and several liability in care settings
Agency staff play a vital role in keeping health and social care services running, but the introduction of joint and several liability for PAYE / NI in April…
Workforce strain, digital capability and resilience in adult social care: from coping to designing for sustainability
Adult social care is no stranger to pressure. Workforce shortages, rising costs, increasing acuity and operational complexity are no longer temporary challenges; they are now the day-to-day…
Why reliable dishwashing matters in every care setting
By Debbie Jones, National Account Manager at Miele Professional Kitchen teams in care homes work at a pace that few other environments match. Meals run to tight schedules, residents…
Benchmark Your Sales & Marketing against the UK Care Sectors Best!
Get commercial clarity to know exactly how your sales and marketing compares to the UK Care Sector. The 2026 Care Growth Index is the UK’s largest commercial study focused exclusively…