Legal Article
03 Apr 2024
Susan Greens, a 95 year old resident of Springfield Bank Care Home in Scotland was missing from the grounds on the night of 16th December 2021. Following a search for the missing resident, care assistants located Mrs Greens outside in a courtyard after a fall which had caused injury to her head. Mrs…
Care
Legal Article
13 Feb 2024
On December 01st 2023, at Bristol Crown Court, a care home, Alexandra House in Bristol, was fined £125,000 following a teenager's death. They were successfully prosecuted for not doing enough to keep people safe from vulnerable patients who represented a danger not only to themselves but to…
Care
Legal Article
20 Dec 2023
Following on from the rather controversial decision of the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court have handed down Judgment in HXA v Surrey County Council and YXA v Wolverhampton City Council [2023] UKSC 52 confirming the position that there is no assumption of responsibility and thereby no duty of care…
Care
Legal Article
09 Aug 2023
DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council & AG (DJ) [2023] EWHC 1815 On 18 July 2023, Mrs Justice Lambert handed down her judgment in DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council & AG (DJ). This appeal case evaluated whether a Local Authority can be held vicariously liable for the tortious…
Care
Legal Article
04 Aug 2023
The High Court has recently approved a damages settlement in a claim arising from sexual abuse of a child, whilst attending a play centre, by an employee of that facility. The case is ERS (a protected party by Mrs, her mother and Litigation Friend) v Kids (Charity No. 275936). Background…
Care
Legal Article
02 Jun 2023
On Wednesday 17 May 2023, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in AB v Worcestershire County Council and Birmingham City Council dismissing the Claimants appeal and upholding the deputy High Court Judge Obi's decision to give summary judgment to both defendants. Fact of the Case…
Care
Legal Article
02 Jun 2023
Well, it took slightly more than the 6 months committed to but the Government have now responded to the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. The responses still lack detail and clarity with regards to the specific changes and actions, particularly with regards to the issues…
Care
Legal Article
10 May 2023
When a care home is informed that a safeguarding investigation is taking place, it can be a daunting and stressful time for all involved. It can sometimes feel that this is something that is happening to you and your business, over which you have limited control. However, taking action, providing your…
Care
Forbes News
13 Feb 2023
A NED is a member of a company's board of directors who is not responsible for the daily operations and management of the company; they are fundamentally 'outside parties', acting as independent advisors, valued for their insight. In the UK, under the Companies Act 2006, a director is…
Care
Forbes News
24 Nov 2022
The sale or acquisition of a care home is a significant commercial transaction, that requires extensive thought, legal and commercial consideration at an early stage of the process. Things you must consider on purchase or sale of a care home: Firstly, consideration must be given as to how the…
Care
