26 Nov 2025
3 mins
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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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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21 Nov 2025
1 mins
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
2 mins
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
2 mins
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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10 Nov 2025
3 mins
Court of Protection approves complex scoliosis surgery and elective ventilation in a best interests case
A new decision underscores the vital role of judicial oversight in complex medical treatment cases where patients lack capacity.
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10 Nov 2025
1 mins
GPs and the future of primary care: Reflections on the NHS 10-year plan
As the NHS looks ahead to the next decade, the role of GPs and the wider primary care sector remains central to delivering sustainable, patient-centred healthcare.
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07 Nov 2025
2 mins
Smart M&A is shaping the health and wellness market
If you’ve noticed more people tracking their sleep on smartwatches or seeking out wellness apps, you’re not alone. The consumer health market is thriving and it’s not just a passing trend – it’s a shift in how we think about health, wellness and investment.
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23 Oct 2025
3 mins
Better regulation, better care: CQC opens consultation on reforming health and care oversight
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched its “Better regulation, Better care” consultation, inviting views on proposed reforms to how health and care services are assessed, inspected, and rated in England.
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22 Oct 2025
4 mins
Developing a fair pay framework for adult social care
The Government is proposing a new negotiating body to support fair pay and representation in adult social care. Consultation closes 16 January 2026.
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20 Oct 2025
2 mins
Call for evidence: Shaping the NHS 10-year workforce plan
The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a call for evidence to help shape its upcoming 10-year workforce strategy for the NHS in England.
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03 Oct 2025
2 mins
GP premises under ‘strain’
The findings from the BMA’s 2025 GP premises survey reveal widespread concern about the state of the primary care estate in England.
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