New protection for emergency services staff
15/11/18
The Assault on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act came into force on 13 November and provides further protection for emergency workers and more stringent sentencing for those convicted of harming them.
New protection for NHS and emergency services staff
15/11/18
One in seven healthcare professionals was attacked in the course of their employment last year; the highest level for five years, according to an announcement by the Health and Social Care Secretary at the end of last month.
International income generation projects
15/11/18
Along with Healthcare UK, Capsticks hosted a workshop on 18 October 2018 to discuss the issue of income generation for Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs)
Housing case law - November 2018 update
13/11/18
Our latest monthly roundup of must read #ukhousing case law
Court of Appeal upholds ruling on “pay less” notices
09/11/18
The Court of Appeal confirmed the decision reached by the High Court earlier this year in Grove Developments Ltd v S&T case on 'pay less' notices.
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NHF's response to the Social Housing Green Paper
08/11/18
The National Housing Federation released its response to the Government's Social Housing Green Paper earlier this week.
Procurement – our top 10 tips to maximise savings and avoid hidden costs
05/11/18
There's been a lot of reports in the press about the great work being done by emergency services across the country to realise some key procurement savings and efficiencies.
Emergency Services Roundup - 5 November
05/11/18
Capsticks’ bi-weekly roundup of insights and news stories affecting blue light services.
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Neurology hotline for GPs: Primary and Secondary Care working better together
02/11/18
There are around 10 million patients in the UK with long term neurology conditions and only around 600 Neurologists.
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The budget - supporting house building by small housebuilders
01/11/18
Our post earlier this week looked at the key points for the housing sector from the budget.
Budget 2018 - Implications for Housing
30/10/18
The Government’s support for the Housing sector continued, with some real treats included in the Halloween budget.