Local authorities are under increasing pressure to deliver the net zero targets set out in the Climate Change Act 2008 which requires the UK by 2050 to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

The Procurement Act 2023 is expected to come into force in October 2024. In preparation for this the Procurement Regulations 2024 and first tranche of technical guidance have been published.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.

This edition focus on safety & learning and governance, learning from coroners’ Prevention of Future Death reports, governance issues around the quality of information provided to Boards and the recently announced review of the duty of candour.

What impact the abolishment of MDR may have on the housing sector as well as some of the other changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax announced by the Chancellor that will affect Registered Providers.

What role do ICBs play in supporting recipients of a Personal Health Budget in employing personal assistants or carers? We outline the risks for ICBs supporting service users with the employment issues.

Listen on demand to episode 6 of Capsticks' Security Charging podcast series in which our expert legal team give Registered Providers practical guidance on the charging process.

High level summary on pensions from Spring Budget 2024 announcement.

The opportunities for equipment manufacturers and software developers appear to be almost limitless. From tele-radiology and dermatology to using AI in diagnosis – all present unique challenges, but have similar medico-legal issues at their core.

In our annual Forward View we consider the challenges and opportunities digital health brings, the impact of recent legal decisions as well as key issues such as the discount rate review.

Listen on demand to episode 5 of Capsticks' Security Charging podcast series in which our expert legal team give Registered Providers practical guidance on the charging process.

Part of Medical Malpractice Insurance Forward View 2024 - the future of secondary victim claims, Informed consent, will there be more claims based on material contribution and dispute resolution.