Nursing and residential care contracts


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Practice notes

Nursing and residential care contracts


Published by a ³ÉÈËÓ°Òô Private Client expert

Practice notes
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When entering a care home, the future relationship between the new resident and the administrators of the home should be governed by the Terms of a Contract between them. If the resident is self-funded, this is particularly important. Unfortunately, if they are not self-funded and are relying on Local authority-funded accommodation, they will not be a party to the contract, though they will still be entitled to see a statement of terms and conditions.

There are two elements that the prACTitioner should consider:

  1. •

    whether the contract covers all relevant areas

  2. •

    whether any term can be considered unfair

The contract

After many years' concern over the quality of care homes, the Care Standards Act 2000 (CSA 2000) modernised the regulatory system for care services and independent health care.

In particular, National Minimum Standards, which apply to all care homes providing accommodation and nursing or personal care, were introduced as a result of CSA 2000 by the appropriate minister. These are amended and/or added to as circumstances warrant after consultation with relevant persons. For the National

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What does Contract mean?

A contract is a legally binding promise (oral or in writing) by one person to fulfil an obligation to another person in return for consideration. A binding contract comprises four elements: offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to create legal relations.

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