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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
Geoff Hodgson
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Darzi report on the NHS – another missed opportunity
Lord Darzi’s report on the National Health Service
Geoff Hodgson
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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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.
Geoff Hodgson
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Government’s backtrack on social care workforce investment of more concern than scrapping plans to cap fees
Government’s backtrack on social care workforce investment of more concern than scrapping plans to cap fees
Geoff Hodgson
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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Care home businesses – the rationale for restructuring
Thinking about restructuring for VAT recovery? Contact Kieran Lynch on 0114 262 2127
Geoff Hodgson
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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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.
Geoff Hodgson
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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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...
Geoff Hodgson
May 17, 20242 min read
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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...
Geoff Hodgson
May 2, 20242 min read
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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...
Geoff Hodgson
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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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...
Geoff Hodgson
Mar 28, 20242 min read
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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...
Geoff Hodgson
Feb 29, 20244 min read
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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...
Geoff Hodgson
Feb 22, 20242 min read
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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,...
Geoff Hodgson
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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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...
Geoff Hodgson
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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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
Geoff Hodgson
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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