The High Court dismissed an application for judicial review of the CCG’s decisions to make major service changes to health services in Dorset

Capsticks’ regular roundup of insights and news stories affecting emergency services.

NHS Improvement ("NHSI") has called for NHS Trusts to fill temporary vacancies with "bank staff" rather than agency workers, as NHSI say agencies cost 20% more on average.

Our first regular edition of the 'Capsticks' Care Homes insight – Top 10 news from the sector'

Some positive news for the sector, as NHBC as confirmed that there has been a significant increase in the number of new homes being registered - a total of more than 15,800 new homes in July 2018 alone.

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

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.

An insight into the implications from the Lancashire Care NHSFT and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHSFT v Lancashire County Council case.

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.

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.

Claims resulting from slips and trips form a significant part of the caseload for many personal injury departments.

It has never been more important for those who face potential claims and their Insurers to fully investigate and obtain evidence from the outset.