Hempsons

A Comprehensive Legal Support for Providers

The social care team at Hempsons support providers in delivering quality services. Legal and regulatory advice include: CQC, GDPR, safeguarding, employment, property, corporate and commercial, charity law and dispute resolution.

As leading health, social care, and charity lawyers, Hempsons employs approximately 250 staff across offices in Harrogate, Manchester, Newcastle, London and Southampton, all of whom support the health and social care sectors. We are proud to support Care England and are dedicated to sharing our knowledge with Care England members.

To view Hempsons’ free social resources, including webinars, podcasts, and articles, you can access it through this link.

CQC Single Assessment Framework Webinars

Philippa Doyle, Head of Social Care at Hempsons, is driving a series of four webinars for Care England. These sessions will delve into the CQC Well Led Quality Statements, offering care providers valuable insights and guidance on meeting CQC assessment criteria.

Webinar 1: CQC Single Assessment Framework: Quality Statements Analysis and ow they link with the fundamental standards of care

Webinar 2: CQC Well Led Quality Statements – An Analysis

In this webinar, Hempsons will examine two of the CQC Well Led Quality Statements, providing insights on what CQC is looking for when evaluating your compliance. The second session will take place on the 2nd of July from 2 pm – 3 pm. You can register via this link.

Fundamental Standards of Care Training Packages

As a provider, registered manager, or member of care staff operating a regulated activity, you must ensure your care and service operates in accordance with the fundamental standards set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

When the CQC inspects your service, they will speak to all staff and assess their understanding of these fundamental standards. It is therefore critical that all staff are clear about what their responsibilities are.

Review the information leaflet here or to discuss your requirements, contact us here.

Free Social Care Legal Advice Line

Care England members are eligible for a free 30 minute consultation with a Hempsons solicitor on any legal query connected to health and social care (limited to one topic per call). While, non-members are eligible for a 20 minute

Call 01423 724056 and ask for the social care advice line, stating that you are a Care England member.

Alternatively, you can email socialcare@hempsons.co.uk. Non-members are eligible for 20 minutes of free advice.

Discounted Rates

Care England members benefit from approx. 15% off Hempsons’ standards rates.

Non-members benefit from 10% off Hempsons’ standards rates.

Please email socialcare@hempsons.co.uk referring to Care England to get a quote.