We act for many of the largest care operators within the region and have a proven specialism advising care providers in this changing sector.
Our expert knowledge means that we fully understand the financial and reputational concerns of our clients when dealing with what can often be highly complex matters involving regulatory compliance.
As the provision of care services and the associated funding regimes become more complex, our clients continue to benefit from both the legal and practical advice we provide based on our hands on experience in acting for care providers in all aspects.
We can offer you specialist expertise and experience in a full range of areas:
- Purchases of care homes;
- Sales of care homes;
- Purchases of businesses;
- Sales of businesses;
- Funding requirements;
- Employment;
- Contracts;
- Inquests
- Mental Capacity Act issues
- Deprivation of Liberty
- Adult Safeguarding
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Preparation of Policy & Procedure
- Managing Reputational Damage
- Care of Children
- Harassment, Bullying and Trespass
- CQC Regulatory Issues
- Regulatory & compliance;
- Care Standards Act 2000 & associate care legislation;
- Funding & contractual disputes;
- Property/real estate law matters; &
- Care home developments.
If you require any further information, one of our team of healthcare specialist lawyers would be pleased to talk through your requirements and answer any questions. Please contact us at any time.
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Alison Oliver is on stage at Management in Practice Newcastle, demystifying Single- and Multi-Neighbourhood provider contracts — what we know so far, the risks and opportunities for practices, and her top legal tips for successful collaboration.
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Sep 16
We`re at Management in Practice Newcastle today.
Alison Oliver is speaking on Single- and Multi-Neighbourhood provider contracts — risks, opportunities & top legal tips
Find us on Stand 9 all day.
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Sep 16
Patricia: Compulsory Feeding - clarifying the boundary between the MCA and the MHA.
Can the Court of Protection intervene where a detained patient objects to compulsory treatment under the Mental Health Act?
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Sep 16
Proud to be supporting the Health Innovation North Conference 2026.
A fantastic opportunity to explore how innovation, AI, digital technologies and partnership working can improve healthcare outcomes and drive productivity across the North of England.
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Sep 16
Alison Oliver is on stage now at Pulse LIVE Newcastle, talking through how practices, PCNs and GP federations can get ready for the new single/multi-neighbourhood provider contracts under the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Sintons` healthcare team brings 40+ specialist lawyers to this, including a dedicated primary care group — come find us on our stand if you want to talk through what these contract changes mean for you.
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Sep 15
We`re proud to renew our support for the Bright Ideas in Health Awards, celebrating the NHS, industry & academia driving healthcare innovation across the North of England.
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