Blog | Kieran Lynch & Co

Nov 12 min read

Not quite what we were expecting

In announcing the Autumn Budget this week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves made much of its focus on increased public spending, but very little of

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Darzi report on the NHS – another missed opportunity

Geoff Hodgson

Sep 182 min read

Darzi report on the NHS – another missed opportunity

Lord Darzi’s report on the National Health Service

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New VAT rules for private schools – implications for specialist care providers

Geoff Hodgson

Sep 52 min read

New VAT rules for private schools – implications for specialist care providers

New government legislation means that, as of 1 January next year, private schools will have to add 20% VAT.

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Government’s backtrack on social care workforce investment of more concern than scrapping plans to cap fees

Geoff Hodgson

Aug 53 min read

Government’s backtrack on social care workforce investment of more concern than scrapping plans to cap fees

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Care home businesses – the rationale for restructuring

Geoff Hodgson

Jul 303 min read

Care home businesses – the rationale for restructuring

Thinking about restructuring for VAT recovery? Contact Kieran Lynch on 0114 262 2127

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Social care reform – Starmer makes no promises

Geoff Hodgson

Jul 102 min read

Social care reform – Starmer makes no promises

At the heart of Labour’s plans for social care reform is a proposal for state-backed collective bargaining on social care pay and terms.

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Geoff Hodgson

May 172 min read

Ten years of the Care Act 2014

“Adult social care needs urgent attention. This must be top of the in-tray for any incoming government.” So said David Fothergill, chair...

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Geoff Hodgson

May 22 min read

Contract restructuring – doing it right

By restructuring contracts in respect of services provided to publicly funded clients, care providers can claim back VAT paid on costs...

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VAT recovery via contract restructuring - getting local authorities on-side

Geoff Hodgson

Apr 161 min read

VAT recovery via contract restructuring - getting local authorities on-side

While many providers across the care sector have implemented contract restructuring for the recovery of VAT paid on costs incurred from...

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Contract restructuring – so much more than VAT recovery

Geoff Hodgson

Mar 282 min read

Contract restructuring – so much more than VAT recovery

Many care providers will know that, by restructuring their contracts in respect of services provided to publicly funded clients, VAT paid...

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VAT recovery – more imperative than ‘nice to have’

Geoff Hodgson

Feb 294 min read

VAT recovery – more imperative than ‘nice to have’

The Care Quality Commission’s annual "State of health care and adult social care" report, published at the end of October last year, is...

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VAT restructuring for social care providers– how it works

Geoff Hodgson

Feb 222 min read

VAT restructuring for social care providers– how it works

Many social care providers have been disadvantaged by their VAT-exempt status in that they have been unable to claim back VAT paid for...

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Understanding Welfare Restructuring: A Game Changer for Social Care Providers

Geoff Hodgson

Feb 212 min read

Understanding Welfare Restructuring: A Game Changer for Social Care Providers

In the Key Considerations for VAT Welfare Restructuring: Streamlining Implementation webinar hosted by Care England on 30 January 2024,...

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VAT restructuring – a pragmatic step in care sector reform

Geoff Hodgson

Feb 72 min read

VAT restructuring – a pragmatic step in care sector reform

The Sector Pulse Check 2023, jointly commissioned by learning disability charity Hft and care provider representative body Care England...

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Wage negotiation – Labour’s plans for social care reform

Geoff Hodgson

Jan 83 min read

Commentary

Wage negotiation – Labour’s plans for social care reform

We know that whatever else 2024 may hold in store, it will include a General Election, and while social care may not be a major battleground

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