9 July 2019 Blog Watchdog notifies multi-million pound fines for data breaches The data privacy regulator, the ICO, has started issuing notices of intention to fine data controllers under the GDPR for data breaches... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 July 2019 Blog To appoint or not? Court of Protection decision on personal welfare deputies In three conjoined appeals the CoP was asked to clarify practice and procedure in the appointment of personal welfare deputies (PWDs): should they only be made “in the most difficult cases”?.. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
4 July 2019 Blog New guidance on ICSs: what you need to know One in three people in England – that is 21 million, are set to benefit from improved health and care, as NHE England announced three new areas as ‘Integrated Care Systems’... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
1 July 2019 Blog Legislative changes to help implement the NHS Long Term Plan Last week brought the publication of the House of Commons' Health and Social Care Committee's thoughtful report on NHS England's proposals for legislative changes to help implement the NHS Long-term Plan... Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
27 June 2019 Blog Ombudsman rules investigating teams need to consider abuse or neglect by an organisation too A decision by the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman into a safeguarding investigation conducted by a County Council serves as a reminder of the need for Councils to consider ‘organisational abuse’ as part of their investigation processes... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
27 June 2019 Blog A high hurdle: Court of Protection not persuaded to depart from general rule on costs A recent decision from the Court of Protection relating to the issue of costs within proceedings brought under section 21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 will be of interest to those working with those who lack capacity... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
26 June 2019 Blog No more ambiguity on time limits for abortion A recent decision from the Administrative Court, R (on the application of British Pregnancy Advisory Service) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, provides clarification of the time limit for termination of pregnancy performed under the Abortion Act 1967... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
26 June 2019 Blog Enter the Court of Appeal: clarity on determining mental capacity in the vulnerable Reconciling an individual’s dignity, self-determination against the need for protection and support is a fine balance. This latest decision looks at the factors relevant to determining if a vulnerable adult has capacity to make decisions about where to live, consent to sexual relations and use of social media... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
23 June 2019 Blog Decisions about CANH: court says patients’ wishes and feelings prior to incapacitation should prevail over the strong presumption in favour of preserving life Decisions relating to the withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) for an adult who lacks capacity can now be taken without the need for Court of Protection approval... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
17 June 2019 Blog £200,000 fine for Trust when prisoner died on their watch Check your facilities now – the Care Quality Commission could take you to court if you don’t! The health care provider at Lewes prison is being made to pay a £200,000 fine following a prosecution brought by the CQC... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
17 June 2019 Blog What does the CQC's report say on use of restraint, seclusion and segregation Last month CQC published their interim report on segregation in mental health wards for children and young people and in wards for people with a learning disability or autism... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 June 2019 Blog Latest mortality review report finds 'pace with which reviews are conducted needs to increase' The third annual report of the Learning Disability Mortality Review Programme published in May 2019 provides an update on the learning emerging from this area of work. It gains more significance given the recent Health Service Journal coverage on the amending of LeDeR reports... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read