Our Legal & HR helpline, run by law firm Lester Aldridge, is available to all CQC registered care providers and local authorities in the West Midlands.
If you are a West Midlands based Local Authority or Care Provider and have an international recruitment related question, please email WMIRHelpline@la-law.com
This service is available until the end of September 2025 and will be provided by Legal and HR professionals who have extensive experience in international recruitment.
Providers and local authorities are entitled to 30 minutes FREE consultation in respect of a query. See T&C’s

As part of a regional programme of support we provide additional Legal and HR related support. This includes:
Specialist Legal and HR Support
Our Legal & HR helpline, run by law firm Lester Aldridge, is available to all CQC registered care providers and local authorities across the West Midlands until the end of September 2025.
HR: Useful templates
We have created a range of ready-to-use templates designed to assist Local Authorities and Care Providers in effectively recruiting and supporting international care workers, ensuring compliance and smooth onboarding processes.
Compliance Guide for Sponsoring International Workers
This guide is designed for care providers sponsoring or planning to sponsor overseas workers in the UK. It offers best practices to help you meet Right to Work responsibilities and prepare for Home Office inspections.
Modern Day Slavery Guide
We have published a guide: ‘Modern Day slavery: Ensuring Compliance with Overseas workers Employment Rights and Safety.’
With a belief prevention is better than cure, this guide provides information on what Modern Day Slavery is, a little about the legislation itself, and how to spot the signs of Modern Day Slavery.
Legal & HR FAQs
From sponsorship obligations to safeguarding care workers’ rights, these FAQs are tailored to support Local Authorities and Care Providers in building ethical and effective recruitment processes.