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If the Beatles were working today, they’d have to write about “When I’m 84”, with the population over 80 set to double by 2030. We know that this is already having profound implications across the health and social care sector and we are famous for our expertise in this distinctive area.
We have established an annual conference focused on the legal issues and liabilities in an ageing population, and have been proud to deliver the update on legal issues at the national annual conference for the British Geriatric Society.
Dealing with increasing claims cost-effectively - as the value in damages for an elderly claimant is often far outweighed by the potential legal costs.
Capacity and decision-making – with two thirds of hospital inpatients aged over 65, and one third with dementia, getting the Mental capacity Act right, and understanding deprivation of liberty, becomes ever more important, under the increased scrutiny of a “post Francis” world, and with new criminal offences and sanctions under the Fundamental Standards.
Medical treatment decisions - around end of life and withdrawal of care.
New organisational and funding structures - including integrated care and increasing use of direct payments / personal budgets, governance and liabilities.
Supporting clients with coroners holding inquests - more often, and in more detail than before, in cases which might previously have simply been attributed to “old age”.
With the Care Quality Commission now considering consultation responses in respect of its long-term regulatory approach, life goes on under their Transitional Monitoring Approach.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has given operators and investors in the care home market new factors to consider when assessing acquisition targets.
In November 2018, the UK’s Competition Markets Authority (CMA) issued guidance around consumer law specifically concerning care home providers for elderly people over the age of 65.
The care home environment presents unique challenges and the consequences of getting fire safety wrong can be tragic.
Browne Jacobson is friendly and extremely approachable, with a down-to-earth approach and an excellent knowledge of the areas of law that my organization requires legal advice on. Furthermore, they provide good value for money.
Strong varied knowledge base within the firm.
Market commentators highlight the firm for its "strong independent health practice."
'Solid reputation' for corporate and commercial matters, procurement, governance and public law issues, and clinical risk management.
The impact of the new sentencing guidelines for Heath and safety offences is being felt across all sectors.
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An adult social care provider was yesterday sentenced to a £190,000 fine at Bradford Magistrates' Court for failing to provide safe care and treatment.
It has today been reported that MiHomecare faces the possibility of a group action from employees over a failure to pay the National Minimum Wage.
The Government is consulting on draft regulations and guidance on the cap on care costs due to be introduced on 1 April 2016, and the appeals system to consider whether the cap has been reached.
We provide a package of services for supporting data protection managers. Our DPA breach support services minimise the risk of a data protection breach.
The helpline is staffed by qualified employment solicitors, giving you access to sensible and practical advice.
Even many years after the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act, there is still a long way to go to get it fully embedded in health and social care practice.
In partnership with Nottingham CityCare, we have developed a fixed price end-to-end solution to handle the processing of retrospective Continuing Healthcare claims.
Partner and head of Health Advisory and Litigation