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An influential committee of MPs has expressed concern at the lack of information on the use of personal service companies in the wider public sector, including local government.
Read more: MPs express concern over 'off-payroll' deals in local government and NHS
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A county council and an NHS trust are facing a legal challenge to the decision to outsource children’s health and social care services to Virgin Care.
Read more: Council and NHS trust face legal action over outsourcing of children's services
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Caroline Sanders analyses some of the legal complexities that can affect a social care debt recovery case, such as the overlap with care provided under mental health legislation, NHS funded continuing healthcare, deprivation of assets and estate administration.
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The ban on age discrimination in the provision of services and public functions has come into force this week, with ministers warning that organisations which continue with unjustifiable practices could face legal challenges.
Read more: Ban on age discrimination in provision of services comes into force