Care Home Contracts - Key Issues for Private Client Lawyers

Introduction

Care home contracts can raise a number of important legal and practical questions for attorneys, deputies and those advising individuals who are entering residential care. Getting the contracting parties and their respective responsibilities right is essential, particularly where an attorney or deputy is acting on behalf of a resident.

This practical new virtual classroom seminar will examine who should enter into the contract and in what capacity, including when it may be appropriate for the contract to be with someone other than the resident. It will consider what should and should not be included in a care home contract, how to identify potentially unfair terms and the key clauses that attorneys and deputies should scrutinise.

The session will provide practical guidance on the contractual issues that can arise when arranging care and highlight particular provisions that require careful consideration, including what happens when the resident dies.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Who should sign the contract and in what capacity
• When the contract should be between the care home and someone other than the resident
• What should and should not be covered in the contract
• Key terms to look out for, including provisions dealing with the death of the resident
• Identifying potentially unfair terms and clauses requiring particular scrutiny

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.