With International Women’s Day behind us, the focus on gender equality and workplace safety continues. Since 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection Act placed a new legal duty on employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment—shifting the responsibility from reacting to incidents to actively preventing them.

The Employment Rights Bill will introduce new day-one rights, updated worker standards, and trade union reforms. Make sure you understand what’s changing and how to stay compliant in your care home. 

Quality Care Group Celebrates Double Victory at the National Insurance Awards 2025

Recognised for Excellence in Workplace Culture and Specialist Brokerage

Many businesses face challenges when balancing annual leave requests, staying compliant with employment law, and ensuring smooth operations. Our Partner @Citation’s free Managing Holiday Leave Guide will help you stay compliant and keep your care home teams happy.

For care providers, a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating is more than just a regulatory measure, it’s a powerful factor influencing operational costs, particularly when it comes to insurance. Dom Taylor, Commercial Director at Quality Care Group comments: "I’ve seen first-hand how care homes with lower CQC ratings struggle with rising premiums, while those with strong ratings benefit from more competitive rates.” 

Ownacarehome in discussion with Rondi Allan, Co Founder of Sustainable X talk care homes and sustainability.

Join our Partner Citations two upcoming webinars, covering the importance of equality, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and the impacts of the Employment Rights Bill.

Join Nourish on Friday 14th February, 1pm – 2.30pm, for an essential webinar designed for social care providers navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of care technology and upcoming reforms.

Asbestos may seem like a problem of the past, but it remains a significant issue for care homes across the UK. Many older properties still contain asbestos, and failing to manage it properly can pose serious risks to health, safety, and compliance with regulations.

Chandler & Co. look forward to the year ahead and share their insights for the care sector.

Welcome to Our Inaugural Edition of the Jex Capital Allowances Newsletter 

We are thrilled to launch our first newsletter in partnership with BuyACareHome and OwnACareHome, dedicated to supporting care home owners like you.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) embarked on a journey to transform its assessment approach with the introduction of the Single Assessment Framework (SAF) in late 2023. The goal was clear: streamline assessments, leverage data effectively, and prioritise the experiences of those receiving care. However, the road to implementation has been less smooth than anticipated, with the first year presenting a series of challenges for both the CQC and care providers alike.