Blog Levelling the playing field on vaccinations in the wider health and care sector A consultation has been launched on extending mandatory vaccination requirements beyond care homes to other health and care settings for Covid-19 but also for flu. The consultation ... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
Blog Judicial review challenge of mandatory vaccinations in care homes As many commentators predicted, a judicial review challenge is shortly to be launched challenging the new Regulations (The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021), which come into force from 11 November 2021 requiring ... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
Blog Ministers support mandatory Covid vaccinations for care home staff Earlier this week (13 July 2021) saw ministers vote to approve by 319 votes to 246 the draft Regulations (Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021) to back plans for care home staff to be double vaccinated against Covid-19... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
Insight Coronavirus Coronavirus Act and emergency volunteering leave The Coronavirus Act provides legislative measures to support the NHS and social care sector giving people with the necessary skills the opportunity to take Emergency Volunteering leave (EVL) to increase the available health and social care workforce in particular. Bookmark this page 5 min read