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Bar Standards Board calls for input on its review of BSB Handbook
07/06/20
The Bar Standards have called for evidence and input in relation to its review of the BSB Handbook, which will be part of the BSB's Strategic Plan for 2019-2022.
Return to work and risk assessments during COVID-19: Health and social care
04/06/20
For a successful return to work during COVID-19, employers have a duty to carry out a risk assessment, implement safe systems of work and to keep these under review. Our risk assessment flowchart sets out the key issues for employers to consider.
Return to work and risk assessments during COVID-19
04/06/20
For a successful return to work during COVID-19, employers have a duty to carry out a risk assessment, implement safe systems of work and to keep these under review. Our risk assessment flowchart sets out the key issues for employers to consider.
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COVID-19: Virtual viewings – the way forward?
29/05/20
Reaching out to potential property buyers during lockdown is not easy, however recent Amendments to the Health Protection
COVID-19: Court of Appeal decided the stay on possession proceedings imposed by CPR PD51Z also applied to appeals
28/05/20
The Court of Appeal has decided that the 90-day stay imposed on possession proceedings by CPR PD51Z also extends to appeals made in respect of possession cases bought under CPR Part 55. We summarise what the outcome means for housing providers.
Risks of abandoning a procurement
28/05/20
Most procurement teams will have needed to consider abandoning a procurement process at some point and perhaps particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Network Contract DES 2020/21: Service provision
26/05/20
If your primary care network is enrolling in the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) 2020/21 there are some key changes along with important dates that you should note. In this insight, we outline the key dates and what must be provided.
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Anti-social behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic
21/05/20
Housing providers have been grappling with many challenges over the past months, and dealing with ASB is no exception. Chris Grose explores some of the emerging trends, legal solutions and provides some practical tips to manage ASB cases successfully.
COVID-19: The government’s update to registered providers on maintenance and repair works – what does it actually mean?
21/05/20
On 18 May 2020, the housing minister wrote an open letter to all social housing residents outlining the government’s update to registered providers on maintenance and repair works as landlords. We explore his update and what this means for RPs.
Mutual exchanges, lettings and property sales: new relaxations on buying, selling and letting residential property
21/05/20
Amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 have relaxed restrictions affecting moving home and the buying and selling of property. We explore what has changed and what this means for housing providers.
COVID-19: Responsible contracting behaviour
21/05/20
The Cabinet Office has issued a new guidance note with recommendations for behaviour in performing and enforcing contracts impacted by COVID-19. We summarise the key recommendations and how they might impact on your relationships with contractors.
Regulatory update: Regulator of Social Housing publishes quarterly survey for Q4 (January - March) 2019/20
21/05/20
The Regulator for Social Housing published its quarterly survey for Q4 (January - March) of the financial year 2019/20 on 21st May 2020. In this insight, we highlight some of the key messages in the publication.