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NHF National Housing Summit 2018
20/09/18
As this year's conference draws to a close, we have been looking at some of the key themes that have come out of the NHF Summit 2018.
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Regulator of Social Housing cracking down on alleged “sham transactions”
17/09/18
The Regulator for Social Housing (“RSH”) has announced that Pathfinder is non-compliant with the governance standard because of alleged s106 breaches.
Abnormally low tenders and the ill-advised use of solicitors to give evidence in court
10/09/18
An insight into the implications from the Tcase of SRCL Ltd v The National Health Service Commissioning Board
NHS Dorset CCG successfully defends judicial review of major service changes
07/09/18
The High Court dismissed an application for judicial review of the CCG’s decisions to make major service changes to health services in Dorset
Emergency services roundup - 7 September
06/09/18
Capsticks’ regular roundup of insights and news stories affecting emergency services.
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Money in the Bank: NHS could save £480m by using "bank staff " instead of agency staff but caution needed.
05/09/18
NHS Improvement ("NHSI") has called for NHS Trusts to fill temporary vacancies with "bank staff" rather than agency workers, as NHSI say agencies cost 20% more on average.
Capsticks Care Homes insight – Top 10 August news stories from the sector
30/08/18
Our first regular edition of the 'Capsticks' Care Homes insight – Top 10 news from the sector'
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Increase in new homes delivered
30/08/18
Some positive news for the sector, as NHBC as confirmed that there has been a significant increase in the number of new homes being registered - a total of more than 15,800 new homes in July 2018 alone.
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Capsticks CSR Report 2017-18
30/08/18
I am very pleased to publish Capsticks CSR report for 2017-18. The Firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme continues to go from strength to strength
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Health & Housing - working together to improve the health of local communities
29/08/18
NHS England's new "Health New Towns Network" is a great example of how health and housing organisations can work effectively together. This joined up approach to reducing health inequalities is in its infancy, but looks very promising.
Conducting moderation meetings: Lancashire Care
21/08/18
An insight into the implications from the Lancashire Care NHSFT and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHSFT v Lancashire County Council case.
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Law Commission consults on electronic signatures
21/08/18
Many statutory forms, contracts and other documents require a signature. But there has been confusion about whether an electronic signature is as 'valid' as a wet-ink signature.