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Capsticks CSR Report 2017-18
30/08/18
I am very pleased to publish Capsticks CSR report for 2017-18. The Firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme continues to go from strength to strength
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Health & Housing - working together to improve the health of local communities
29/08/18
NHS England's new "Health New Towns Network" is a great example of how health and housing organisations can work effectively together. This joined up approach to reducing health inequalities is in its infancy, but looks very promising.
Conducting moderation meetings: Lancashire Care
21/08/18
An insight into the implications from the Lancashire Care NHSFT and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHSFT v Lancashire County Council case.
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Law Commission consults on electronic signatures
21/08/18
Many statutory forms, contracts and other documents require a signature. But there has been confusion about whether an electronic signature is as 'valid' as a wet-ink signature.
New CHC framework - the changes and implications
16/08/18
The Department of Health and Social Care has amended the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care and issued a new version of the framework in March 2018.
How to prevent slips and trips: A guide for employers and occupiers
16/08/18
Claims resulting from slips and trips form a significant part of the caseload for many personal injury departments.
How to respond to an incident giving rise to a potential claim
16/08/18
It has never been more important for those who face potential claims and their Insurers to fully investigate and obtain evidence from the outset.
Claims for psychiatric injury in the workplace
16/08/18
We are seeing a growing number of claims for psychiatric injury arising from healthcare employees who are overworked and under supported, and those claiming that they have been bullied or harassed in the workplace.
Dr Bawa-Garba wins her appeal: Suspended, Not Erased
14/08/18
There are some cases where the facts are such that erasure of a doctor is the only proper and reasonable sanction. Dr Bawa-Garba’s case was not one of them.
Spotlight on The Social Housing Green Paper
14/08/18
It's out! Finally, after weeks of waiting, the Social Housing Green Paper has been released today. Our housing experts have been busy analysing the paper and set out the below summary of what you need to know.
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NHS Trusts shouldn't be blamed for agency worker demand
14/08/18
Freedom of Information requests have revealed that the NHS continues to rely on vital agency workers to fill staffing gaps in frontline NHS services.
Housing case law - August 2018 update
13/08/18
See our August housing case law round-up.