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Health & Social Care
Specialist Legal Advice for Care Providers
At Gordons Partnership, we act exclusively for providers of health and social care services across England and Wales. We do not act for regulators, commissioners or service users, allowing us to provide independent advice focused entirely on the interests of care providers.
Why Expertise Matters in Health & Social Care
Our Health and Social Care team supports organisations across both the private and public sectors, including:
- Care homes (residential and nursing)
- Home care providers
- Supported living services
- Children’s homes and supported accommodation
- Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders
- Hospitals and clinics
- Community and mental health services
- GP practices
- Dental practices
- Responding to draft inspection reports issued by CQC, Ofsted and CIW
- Defending providers who are the subject of enforcement action taken by CQC, Ofsted and CIW
What Our Clients Say
I am extremely grateful to Lucy Bowker, Neil Grant, and the team for their professionalism, expertise, and support throughout what was a very challenging process. From the outset, they provided clear advice, kept me informed at every stage, and worked diligently to achieve the best possible outcome. Their attention to detail and understanding of the issues involved gave me confidence throughout the matter. The final result was very positive, and I firmly believe it would not have been achieved without their commitment, hard work, and guidance. I would not hesitate to recommend the firm to anyone seeking knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated legal representation.
Once again, thank you for helping and supporting me through a very difficult and stressful time. Looking back at the sleepless nights and waking up each day knowing the challenges that lay ahead, it was an experience I would not wish on anyone. The support of my family was invaluable throughout the process, particularly in helping me gather and forward documentation when it was needed. Alongside this, your advice, reassurance, and professionalism helped me remain focused and continue moving forward during some very challenging circumstances. I am truly grateful that there are lawyers such as yourself who are willing to stand by their clients and provide support when it is needed most.
Gordons partnership clientHealth & Social Care
Areas We Can Help With
Specialist advice for regulated care providers across Wales.
Commercial and employment advice tailored to the care sector.
Specialist advice for children’s services facing Ofsted regulation.
Supporting care providers through regulation, compliance and enforcement.
How We Can Help
We advise providers on all aspects of regulation by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Ofsted and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), including challenging inspection reports and defending providers facing civil or criminal enforcement action.
We also advise unregistered providers on whether they require registration in order to operate lawfully.
Our Partner Neil Grant has a national reputation in the sector, having previously acted for the national inspectorates as well as major care providers.
Our team advises providers on a wide range of regulatory, commercial and legal matters, including:
- Safeguarding enquiries
- Contract disputes, including fee disputes
- Police investigations and prosecutions
- Mental health, mental capacity and DoLS
- Health and safety matters
- Inquests
- Removal of service users by purchasing authorities
- Court of Protection proceedings
- Data protection and GDPR
- Defamation and handling the media
Why People Choose Gordons Partnership
Clients trust Gordons because we do more than provide legal answers, we give clarity in moments of uncertainty and confidence in moments of doubt. These values are not just words, they guide the way we handle every case. Our approach is conciliatory rather than adversarial, focusing on resolving problems in the interests of service users wherever possible. At the same time, we are assertive in defending our clients’ rights where necessary.
People-first
We treat every client with respect and empathy.
Clarity always
We explain things simply, so you know where you stand.
Confidence through expertise
Our experienced team gives advice you can rely on.
Integrity in action
We do what we say, and we are transparent about costs and process.
Our Health & Social Care Team
If you require advice in relation to regulation, enforcement or commercial issues in the health and social care sector, please contact Neil Grant, Lucy Bowker or Samantha Burges.
Speak to Our Health & Social Care Team
If you need advice on regulation, compliance, contracts, or any other matter affecting your health or social care services, our team is here to help. You will not be passed around or left in the dark, you will deal directly with lawyers who listen, explain, and act in your best interests.
Gordons Partnership, clarity and confidence in legal advice, from people you can trust.
Email Neil Grant,Lucy Bowker, or Samantha Burges to arrange a confidential conversation.
