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Clinical Law Insight: Spring 2024
20/03/24
This edition focus on safety & learning and governance, learning from coroners’ Prevention of Future Death reports, governance issues around the quality of information provided to Boards and the recently announced review of the duty of candour.
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Integrated Care Boards: Personal Health Budgets and Direct Employment
14/03/24
What role do ICBs play in supporting recipients of a Personal Health Budget in employing personal assistants or carers? We outline the risks for ICBs supporting service users with the employment issues.
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Updated right to work check guidance – what employers need to know
26/02/24
On 8 February 2024 the Home Office updated its Employer's guide to right to work checks. The guidance sets out the steps that employers should take to satisfy themselves that those they employ have a right to work.
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Spotlight on - Apprenticeships in the NHS
15/02/24
Following National Apprenticeship week this year, we look below at the law and rules that apply to the NHS apprenticeship schemes, the common issues that arise and set out practical tips for success.
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Secondary victim claims after the Supreme Court decisions in Paul, Polmear and Purchase
02/02/24
In recent judgement Supreme Court confirmed that doctors do not owe a duty of care to patient’s families psychologically impacted by witnessing a relatives death, injury or decline, even where it may have been negligently caused.
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Department of Health and Social Care update on previously unassessed periods of care guidance for Continuing Healthcare funding
26/01/24
On 14 December 2023 the government published revised guidance on dealing with requests for assessments of previously unassessed periods of care (PUPOC) from 1 April 2012 onwards.
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New “Call In” and scrutiny powers for NHS service changes
25/01/24
A new power for the Secretary of State to “call in” NHS services changes will come into effect on 31st January 2024.
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EMPOWERcast | The HCSA Women's Network Podcast | Episode 3
15/12/23
Bringing women together from NHS Procurement, Supply Chain and other sectors to share experiences from personal and professional viewpoints, the EMPOWERcast series aims to uplift, educate, and inspire.
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Dispute resolution after Court of Appeal decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
01/12/23
Court of Appeal confirms the Court can Stay cases and compel parties to engage in non-court-based dispute resolution - Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416.
Podcast
EMPOWERcast | The HCSA Woman's Network Podcast | Episode 2
17/11/23
Bringing women together from NHS Procurement, Supply Chain and other sectors to share experiences from personal and professional viewpoints, the EMPOWERcast series aims to uplift, educate, and inspire.
Podcast
Procurement Act 2023: Getting to grips with the key gamechangers
13/11/23
In this brief update, Mary Mundy and Katrina Day select the top game changers within the new procurement legislation, providing a clear and useful guide to help you prepare for the essential obligations and significant changes.
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Estates Essentials: NHS Projects Podcast
09/11/23
Matthew Hunter and Lee Clarke reflect upon progress of the New Hospital Programme, including the delivery of successful and ongoing projects, availability of capital funding and potential challenges in unsettled conditions.