Legal Advice for the Health and Social Care Sector

The health and social care sector plays a vital role in supporting communities across Yorkshire, delivering essential services under increasing regulatory, operational and financial pressures. At Harrowells, we work with a wide range of organisations across this complex and highly regulated industry, providing practical legal advice tailored to your needs.

From care homes and supported living providers to private clinics and healthcare professionals, we understand the challenges of operating in a sector where compliance, staffing, safeguarding and funding are constant concerns. Our experienced team offers legal expertise combined with a deep understanding of the environment you work in.

We provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to help your organisation stay compliant, manage risk, and plan for the future—so you can focus on delivering high-quality care.

Health and social care clients we work with

• Residential and nursing care providers
• Supported living and domiciliary care services
• Children’s homes and specialist providers
• GP practices and private clinics
• Healthcare consultants and professionals

How we can help

Our multi-disciplinary team brings together specialists in property, employment, regulatory, and corporate law to support you with day-to-day operations and longer-term strategic planning.

• Buying or selling care homes or healthcare businesses
• Employment contracts, policies and workforce planning
• Safeguarding, grievance and disciplinary matters
• Property leases, acquisitions and disposals
• Partnership agreements and GP practice structures
• Contractual advice for suppliers and service providers
• Restructuring, succession planning and exit strategies
• Disputes, investigations and reputation management
• Data protection and confidentiality obligations

Whether you're expanding your services, navigating a regulatory challenge or planning for growth, our legal team is here to support your organisation with trusted, sector-specific advice.