Tackling Covid deniers: Key steps for NHS organisations
14/01/21
As well as damaging the morale amongst NHS workers, the actions of “Covid deniers” mislead the public at a time where it's crucial people comply with public health rules. In this insight, we outline the key steps for tackling this issue.
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12/01/21
The UK and EU have now concluded a trade and cooperation agreement (“the TCA”) which brings changes to the intellectual property (“IP”) law applicable to the UK.
Leasehold reforms: what can you expect from the new proposals?
11/01/21
On 7 January the Housing Minister announced that there will be some significant leasehold reforms for England put before parliament in the coming months. We set out the reasons for the reforms and the key changes we expect them to bring.
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31/12/20
Following the UK leaving the EU and now concluding a trade agreement with it, there are some changes to data protection law applicable in the UK.
Independent report finds gender pay gap in the medical workforce narrowing very slowly
22/12/20
“Mend the Gap: The Independent Review into Gender Pay Gaps in Medicine in England”, commissioned by the DHSC, examines the structural and cultural barriers affecting the female medical workforce. We summarise the findings and what they mean for you.
Below threshold procurement after Brexit: What are our clients asking us?
17/12/20
The Cabinet Office has issued a new PPN setting out principles for the procurement of “below threshold” contracts following Brexit. We answer some of the most common questions around the new PPN.
Housing case law - December 2020
15/12/20
Read our monthly housing case law update, which includes recent cases from courts in England and Wales that are relevant to the #ukhousing sector.
Blog
14/12/20
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority has published its annual report for 2019/2020 and it makes for interesting reading. NHS CFA's priorities are:
Learning from ICO audit reports in the healthcare sector
11/12/20
The Information Commissioner’s Office can undertake agreed or compulsory audits as part of its regulatory powers. We have reviewed 13 recent audit reports for NHS organisations to identify common themes for potential learning in several key areas.
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10/12/20
The National Data Guardian has published her response to the consultation on the Caldicott Principles and the role of Caldicott Guardians.
Gillick competence: Learning from Bell v Tavistock and Portman
08/12/20
In this case on the lawfulness of prescribing puberty-suppressing drugs to children with gender dysphoria, the judgment includes a factor analysis in assessing Gillick competence in children. We summarise the case and provide an assessment checklist.
The Elizabeth Dixon investigation - Learning from clinical error
07/12/20
The investigation report by Dr Bill Kirkup identifies multi-agency system failures in Elizabeth’s short life and the investigation of the circumstances of her death. We summarise a number of themes emerging from the recommendations.