Insight
Hughes v Rattan – Court of Appeal reaffirms Barclays decision on vicarious liability
02/03/22
The Court of Appeal determined whether the former owner of a dental practice was liable for the treatment provided to a patient by three self-employed dental associates. Find out what the decision means for healthcare providers.
Insight
Does the Consumer Code for Home Builders benefit registered providers?
25/02/22
The Consumer Code for Home Builders operates to provide additional protection to those purchasing newly built properties from developers and builders. We provide our answers to frequently asked questions we have received from RPs.
Video
Information governance and employment law issues in the workplace
25/02/22
As an employer, you need to deal with various types of information governance issues. In this video, we explore some key issues you need to be aware of, from subject access requests to covert recordings and overseas working.
Podcast
Public procurement “how to” series: Episode 4 – Evaluation and moderation
22/02/22
Kay Day and Mary Mundy discuss evaluation and moderation in procurement processes, including obligations, information that evaluators need to record, and what sort of information might be disclosable in a procurement challenge.
Insight
The integration white paper: Developing place-based partnerships
17/02/22
The Government published its integration white paper, “Joining up care for people, places and populations” last week. The white paper provides more detail of the expectations for place-based working between the NHS and local government.
Insight
Discharging patients from care: How NHS providers can avoid delays
09/02/22
Delayed discharge continues to be a serious issue for NHS Trusts, particularly in times of COVID-19 where the NHS is facing unprecedented pressures. In this insight, we summarise our top tips for minimising causes of delay and other actions you can take.
Insight
Sending data overseas – new International Data Transfer Agreements and updated guidance on staff working abroad
07/02/22
The Information Commissioner’s Office has finalised new standard clauses (known as the IDTA, or ‘international data transfer agreement’) to support international data flows. Find out how to use the new clauses in our insight.
Insight
Public Sector Equality Duty and disability discrimination in social housing: How can landlords stay compliant when taking legal action?
04/02/22
If you are thinking of taking legal action regarding a tenancy, considering whether you have done all you can to assist the tenant beforehand is vital. We summarise a recent example and explain the practical aspects you need to consider.
Insight
Learning from the Paterson Inquiry: new legislation on regulation, co-operation between regulators and more
03/02/22
The government has published its long-awaited response to the Paterson Inquiry Report. Read the details and what you need to do next in our insight.
Insight
Temporary update to GP contracts due to Covid-19
03/02/22
We have summarised the key temporary variations to primary care contracts as well as the changes to the 2021/22 Network Contract Directed Enhanced Services (DES).
Insight
The latest on the Covid-19 Public Inquiry
03/02/22
Read the latest developments regarding the impending Public Inquiry, including what this means for you.
Insight
Procedures and policies, including national policy decisions, will be central to defending Covid-related claims
03/02/22
Delays to non-Covid treatment is the leading type of claim against NHS Trusts to date, followed by Hospital-Acquired Covid (HAC) and failure to treat Covid appropriately.