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HR podcast: Upcoming changes – Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023

January 8, 2024
This episode looks at the upcoming changes to the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 which is due to come into force in Summer 2024. Listen to the podcast below…
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New five-point plan announced to cut UK immigration

December 20, 2023
On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced a five-point plan to cut the number of migrant workers and their dependants entering the UK. These changes are expected to come…
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How to improve your CQC rating blog and checklist

December 19, 2023
Improving your quality rating from CQC is a real achievement for any registered manager. With the rollout of the new Single Assessment Framework and the focus on evidence, here are…
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7 things social care providers need to do in 2024 

December 19, 2023
As we approach 2024, there are some key areas that managers, nominated individuals and providers should focus on in England. This allows you to ensure the best possible support and…
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New Draft Code of Practice on Preventing Illegal Working

December 19, 2023
The Home Office recently confirmed increases to illegal working fines, which are set to come into force on 22 January 2024. Alongside this, the Home Office has published a draft…
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Changes to the National Minimum Wage – April 2024

December 14, 2023
On 21st November 2023, the Government announced it had accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation on the rates for the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW).…
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Be Aware – Changes to Holiday Entitlement Calculation and Pay

December 14, 2023
The Government has been consulting on the calculation of holiday entitlement and pay for workers who have irregular hours of work and zero-hour workers. As a result of the consultations,…
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Is a care home in the UK allowed to change the resident’s doctor’s surgeries without notifying the family?

May 10, 2023
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