It is concerning to see the impact of mental health issues amongst younger lawyers. LawCare (a superb charity that supports and promotes good mental health and wellbeing in the legal community) flagged up the Law Society’s Junior Lawyer

The RCN have published guidance which is intended to support organisations who might want to consider working with dogs in a health care setting. See here.

The MDDUS's Spring edition of Practice Manager includes a useful article on the value of a having a GP partnership deed in light of the Appeal Court decision in Cheema v Jones.

GDPR is an evolution of the earlier law set out in the Data Protection Act 1998 and many of the principles are similar. However, individuals have enhanced rights, and there are some more onerous obligations on organisations to demonstrate compliance.

I was interested to read in PULSE today that the chief executive of Wessex LMC, Dr Nigel Watson, has been appointed chair of the independent review of the GP partnership model to consider how this needs to evolve in the modern NHS.

With news that the Regulator of Social Housing has warned against Registered Providers (RPs) losing sight of social value, is it time for the sector to reassess its motives?

It is shocking to hear of healthcare or emergency services workers being assaulted whilst carrying out their duties.

Last month I shared links to the NMC’s two current public consultations (on the regulation of nursing associates and the new fitness to practise strategy).

The Health Secretary has published a letter to private providers in light of a critical CQC report on the independent health sector.

The Administrative Court has handed down a ruling that it is unlawful for coroners to ignore the requirements of faith communities when considering post-mortem management of bodies subject to their control.

It was a packed day at the Social Housing Finance Conference today, with some great speakers across the board.

It’s widely accepted that the Social Care sector is severely underfunded and in crisis. Everyone is waiting for the Government to publish its Green Paper on Social Care, expected this Summer which will need to look at system-wide reform.