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12 Jan 2026
Vendor due diligence: The key to maximising care home sale value
Selling a care home in the UK requires careful preparation to secure optimal value and ensure a seamless transaction.
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Health and care blog
Our health and care law blog provides insight on the latest legal, policy and commercial issues affecting the NHS and the independent health sector.
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09 Jan 2026
Mental Health Act 2025: Briefing on key changes
The Mental Health Act 2025 has now received Royal Assent, marking the most significant reform of mental health legislation in decades.
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07 Jan 2026
The Ripple Effect: Integrating compassion with a clear-eyed approach to risk
The ICO’s Ripple Effect campaign emphasises the importance of integrating compassion and empathy into data protection, especially in healthcare, to address the significant human impact of data breaches. It highlights the need for clear communication and cultural change in handling personal information.
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06 Jan 2026
Help shape AI regulation in healthcare
AI is transforming health and care – from advanced diagnostics to tailored treatments – but how can we guarantee it remains safe, ethical, and effective?
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11 Dec 2025
Mental Health Bill passes all parliamentary stages
The Mental Health Bill, first introduced into the House of Lords in November 2024, has now passed all parliamentary stages and is awaiting Royal Assent, expected early next year.
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09 Dec 2025
Update on Wales’s plans to eliminate profit in children’s social care
Earlier this year, the Health and Social Care (Wales) Act 2025 received Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone in Wales’ commitment to delivering a ‘fairer’ and ‘more sustainable’ care system.
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08 Dec 2025
Patient and public involvement reminder
There is a lot to digest in NHS England’s Strategic Commissioning Framework published last month.
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26 Nov 2025
A return to public-private partnerships? Getting the NHS back on track
The Government’s latest announcement signals a bold step towards tackling NHS waiting times and modernising healthcare infrastructure.
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21 Nov 2025
Growth in the supported living market
The supported living market in the UK has grown by 6% over the past five years and is forecast to increase by a similar percentage in the next three years. Looking ahead, it’s estimated that an additional 37,500 units of supported accommodation will be needed by 2037.
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19 Nov 2025
CMA set to investigate private provision in the dental sector
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to consider opening a market study into the private dentistry market.
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18 Nov 2025
Navigating NHS partnership working
If there’s one thing the recent techUK Health and Social Care Summit made clear, it’s this: the future of NHS digital and tech innovation will be built on collaboration.
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11 Nov 2025
Cyber security in care settings
Cyber threats in care homes are no longer hypothetical. Read more in Helen Tringham's article.
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