Expert Insights

Alexandra Stanton, Trainee Solicitor at Napthens looks at the latest bereavement advice from ACAS aimed at helping employers handle these difficult situations in a supportive and compassionate way. In February…

With International Women’s Day fast approaching, Stephanie Wiggans, Solicitor at Napthens, encourages all employers to look at what more can be done in the workplace to support women and  to…

The policy of the month in February was the Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure. Our team of experts have also reviewed and updated policies such as the Pets Policy and…

Welcome to your new podcast,’ Inspection inside out’ by Abi Spence. Over the next few weeks, Abi will be looking at the key elements of what CQC is looking for…

New rules have kicked in which means it will be quicker, cheaper and easier for social care employers to recruit eligible workers to fill vital gaps. Angela Barnes, Senior Associate…

Lone working is something we commonly associate with domiciliary care. But there are also many lone workers in residential care settings too. They may be delivery drivers, security guards, cleaners…

Several recent abuse scandals in the social care sector have ignited the debate as to whether CCTV cameras should be installed in residential, domiciliary and supported living settings. The CQC…

Meet Abi Spence, the voice behind our new monthly podcast aimed to help individuals that want to become registered managers or providers. How are we feeling? Overwhelmed. That is a…