1 May 2024 Blog It’s good to talk: transparency on data in the health and social care sector UK data protection regulator has published new guidance to provide regulatory certainty on how health and social care organisations should keep people properly informed... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
1 May 2024 Blog Mental capacity: disentangling care, residence, sexual relations and marriage A Court of Protection Appeal decision serves as a reminder that a conclusion on capacity is a difficult and intricate decision... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
1 May 2024 Blog Is a requirement to work weekends indirectly discriminatory? Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
30 April 2024 Blog Mental health updates: culture of care and death rates under the Mental Health Act Updates on patient safety in mental health inpatient care settings... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
30 April 2024 Blog Women’s health hubs in every ICB by end of 2024 NHS England outlines further support on women's health hubs and their expectations of ICBs... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
29 April 2024 Blog Whistleblowing detriment and dismissal – a key difference The EAT has confirmed that, where a decision-maker subjects an employee to a detriment while having no prior knowledge of their whistleblowing, the knowledge and motivation of anyone influencing them cannot be attributed to them. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
29 April 2024 Blog Updated: information sharing advice for safeguarding practitioners New information sharing guidance for individuals and organisations that work with children in the social care, health... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
26 April 2024 Blog Update: Death certification reforms and the introduction of medical examiners The changes coming into force in September 2024 will put all the medical examiner system’s obligations, duties and responsibilities on a statutory footing... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
25 April 2024 Blog Big fines for big undertakings? Recent ICO guidance to be digested (without giving you indigestion!) Understanding ICO’s new approach to assessing financial penalties and the potential for fines against undertakings... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
24 April 2024 Blog JCT Design and Build 2024: an overview of the key changes JCT has released its 2024 edition of the Design and Build contract (and sub-contract) with other forms to follow. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
23 April 2024 Blog Procurement Act 2023: 28 October 2024 implementation and new transitional guidance The Government has this week announced 28 October 2024 as the expected “go live” date for the Procurement Act 2023 and published a further guidance document on transitional implementation of the Act... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
23 April 2024 Blog Top tips on travelling abroad with children after separation As summer approaches, for many families the thought of a holiday abroad will doubtless be on their minds. Planning a holiday can be challenging, particularly for separated parents, as a lot more needs to be considered. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read