Insight
How will the First Homes scheme impact registered providers?
12/04/22
The First Homes scheme is the Government’s new preferred tenure ahead of social rent. In this insight, we examine the First Homes scheme and set out the issues RPs need to be aware of.
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Procurement case law: the latest court decision considering the exclusion of bids, strict time limits, and implied contracts
12/04/22
Excession Technologies claimed that the Police Digital Service should have rejected another bid for being “abnormally low” and that it made errors in the scoring of bids. We summarise the case’s main questions and what the judgment means for you.
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What to do now if you hold contracts or procurement processes with suppliers from Russia and Belarus
30/03/22
The Cabinet Office has issued a new Procurement Policy Note in relation to contracts with suppliers from Russia and Belarus, with guidance on how organisations might “cut ties” with companies backed by these states following the invasion of Ukraine.
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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by the General Osteopathic Council, but provides welcome commentary on the handling of conditional discharges
24/03/22
Jo Howard explores some of the key points to be drawn from the Court of Appeal’s decision in respect of the handling of conditional discharges in disciplinary proceedings.
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High Court holds Interim Orders Tribunal failed to apply correct test in freedom of expression case
22/03/22
The High Court has overturned a decision of the IOT of the GMC to impose conditions on the registration of a doctor prohibiting him from using social media to share his views on Covid-19. We explain the judgment and its potential effects for regulators.
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Draft terms of reference published for UK Covid-19 Inquiry
15/03/22
The scope of the inquiry into preparations for and the response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been published and is now subject to a public consultation. Find out what the terms of reference mean for the NHS and how to take part in the consultation.
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How will the Levelling Up White Paper change the social housing sector?
15/03/22
The White Paper recognises that social housing will play a significant role in narrowing the gap between top performing and other areas of the country. We summarise the key announcements for social housing from the perspective of RPs and developers.
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What procurement teams and providers of healthcare services need to know about the new consultation on the provider selection regime
11/03/22
The Department of Health and Social Care has published another consultation paper on the Provider Selection Regime. Learn the key points in the consultation paper and its implications for those commissioning and providing healthcare services for the NHS.
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Clinical Law Insight: Spring 2022
10/03/22
Read the latest on the COVID-19 Inquiry and themes for Covid-related inquests and claims. Also: the government’s response to the Paterson Inquiry report, proposals for a new Special Health Authority and managing risk around the expansion of virtual wards.
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Why it is important to keep your partnership deed up to date and details of our offer to support you with this
03/03/22
Having an up to date partnership deed in place is an effective way of governing how the partners operate in partnership together. We have set out a few key points to help you understand when you need to update your partnership deed.
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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.
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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.