The Duty of Candour – are you doing it right?
11/03/19
The CQC has recently fined an NHS Trust for not complying with the Duty of Candour by virtue of a delay in providing an apology to the family as required by the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
Housing Development in Review: Three key areas to look out for in 2019
06/03/19
In this edition of Housing Development in Review we review three key developments this year that our experts consider will dominate the housing agenda in 2019.
Employment Tribunal decision on positive action
06/03/19
The recent focus on workforce diversity throughout organisations and in senior positions has led to an increased use of positive action legislation.
The Network Contract DES: What we know, and what needs to be determined locally
06/03/19
The new Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) was announced in the recently-published Five Year GP Contract Framework.
Blog
05/03/19
With headlines about the success of the London Community Land Trust’s development programme, interest is growing in the almost 300 community land trusts that now exist in the UK. Could they help solve the housing crisis?
Blog
03/03/19
Next week sees our celebration of International Women’s Day and the launch of our celebrations for Capsticks’ 40th anniversary where we are working on leaving a legacy for the future.
Reducing reliance on agency staff: NHS Improvement proposals on admin, estates and off-framework agency staff
28/02/19
NHS Improvement have launched a consultation on the proposals about the use of off-framework agency workers to fill non-clinical and unregistered clinical shifts and the use of admin and estates agency workers.
No Extension of Legal Aid for Inquests
26/02/19
The government has issued a final report following its long-anticipated review of legal aid for inquests.
Blog
25/02/19
On 20th February 2019, the Regulator for Social Housing ("RSH") published a new accounting direction for both profit and non-profit making registered providers of social housing.
Blog
22/02/19
The High Court has permitted a claimant to serve a court order by Instagram this week according to the New Law Journal.
Another healthcare contract suspension is maintained: Central Surrey Health v NHS Surrey Downs CCG
22/02/19
The Technology and Construction Court has maintained the suspension of adult health and social services contract, thereby preventing a commissioner from entering into a contract with its preferred bidder.
GP Partnership Review – Final Report: Overview of the Primary Care Network Recommendation
20/02/19
Capsticks' examines the seven core recommendations from the GP Partnership Review. This edition looks as Recommendation 5, which outlines how Primary Care Networks should be established and operate.