20 FEBRUARY 2020 Insight UK life sciences regulation begins to diverge - the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill As the UK looks forward to its future outside the EU, we are gradually seeing more structure and shape begin to emerge. Bookmark this page 4 min read
17 FEBRUARY 2020 Insight Upcoming changes to off-payroll working rules (IR35) New requirements of “status determination statement” could create tax risk for public sector clients. Public bodies should ensure that they are prepared for upcoming changes to the off-payroll working rules (the IR35 rules currently applicable to “public authorities” and set to be extended to apply to medium and large private sector businesses), which are due to come into force from 6 April 2020. Bookmark this page 4 min read
6 FEBRUARY 2020 Insight The CHC eligibility assessment process… “Or How I learned To Stop Worrying And Love” the Independent Review Panel The NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility decision-making process attracts appeals and legal challenges like moths to a particularly bright lamplight. Recently, NHS Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group found themselves on the receiving end of such a judicial review challenge before the High Court. The allegations of unlawful decision-making were extensive – 10 grounds of challenge all-in-all. Bookmark this page 5 min read
5 FEBRUARY 2020 Insight Death, inquest, aftermath – where to find support in the legal process Being involved in the unexpected death of a patient may be one of the most difficult professional situations you will face. You will have to deal with an event at both a personal and professional level that is likely to have caused you and your colleagues great distress and shock. Bookmark this page 12 min read