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Operating a care home is becoming increasingly challenging as providers navigate economic pressures, stringent regulatory requirements, and the growing demands of an ageing population.

On the 30th January 2025 we welcomed healthcare specialist accountants, solicitors, surveyors, bank representatives and other professionals to our office to discuss key issues affecting the sector. Here's what we learnt.

It can be hard to know where to turn when starting to think about your future as a GP Partner. So, what can you do to be prepared for retirement and succession?

Some practices have problems claiming reimbursement for drugs. Some have been told by ICBs or NHSE that their claims are too late and can't be processed or paid. A common question is about the period within which claims can be submitted.

For care home owners and managers looking after residents is always going to be the priority but residents are also purchasers of a service and occupiers of a commercial property, so it is important to consider the legal relationship.

It may not be as simple as the BMA suggests, and practices may well not be subject to a legal obligation to backdate any pay award, even if funding is notionally provided for them to do so.