14 April 2021 Blog Update from the Office of the Public Guardian on urgent adult safeguarding issues In February 2021, the Office of the Public Guardian published guidance to support NHS and social care staff check if a Covid-19 patient has an attorney or deputy... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
13 April 2021 Blog New updated forms for reporting child deaths From 1 April 2021 new forms are to be used for reporting child deaths to child deaths overview panels. The Department of Health and Social Care has updated and replaced four forms for use as part of the child death review investigation... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
13 April 2021 Blog New guidance for charities carrying out public fundraising and retail As part of step 2 of the Government’s coronavirus roadmap out of lockdown, the DCMS has announced that public fundraising by charities is permitted from 12 April... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
11 April 2021 Blog Health Ombudsman publishes further details of the new ‘NHS Complaint Standards’ The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has published further details relating to the new ‘NHS Complaint Standards’ (the Standards)... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
8 April 2021 Blog How an employer can lose the right to claim damages for delay In the event that building works are delayed beyond the date for completion, as a result of an event for which the contractor is not entitled to additional time, a liquidated damages clause entitles an employer to claim from the contractor a sum of money... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
5 April 2021 Blog New OfS condition C4: Student Protection Directions Following a consultation in 2020, the Office for Students introduced a new Condition of Registration on 1 April 2021... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
31 March 2021 Blog Easter promotions – ASA update of 3 key considerations Easter is firmly associated with food; egg hunts, roast lamb, hot cross buns, and lots of chocolate... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
31 March 2021 Blog Action required from 1 April 2021- PPN07/20 PPN07/20 comes into force today, 1 April 2021... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
31 March 2021 Blog 'Puberty blocking' treatment: can parents' consent? Mrs Justice Lieven has recently given judgment on a case following on from the Bell decision on the NHS gender identity service that we commented on here... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
30 March 2021 Blog Coming in April: a quick reminder Although there will be comparatively few changes to substantive employment law this Spring when compared to previous years, there are still a number that are worth noting... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 March 2021 Blog March Update - Food & Agri News 1. Brexit - Supply Chains & Standards... Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
30 March 2021 Blog Update: CQC on its regulatory approach from April 2021 As Covid-19 pressures in the health and care system start to ease, the CQC has announced that it will be expanding its inspection programme from next month... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read