By Godfrey Mushandu On 2 June 2026, the UK Supreme Court delivered a judgment that fundamentally reshapes how we assess deprivation of liberty in community care settings. Many experts are already describing the decision as “Cheshire West is Dead” because it marks the end of the legal framework established by the landmark 2014 judgment. If you work in domiciliary care, supported living, children’s homes, or any service supporting adults with capacity concerns, this is not […]

Bid or no bid? This is one of the first and most important decisions any provider must make when entering the tendering process. In simple terms, “bid” means you proceed with submitting a tender, while “no bid” means you decide not to apply. Although this sounds straightforward, many organisations misunderstand the concept and waste time pursuing unsuitable opportunities. When applying for health and social care tenders, you must always check the requirements first. This step