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Personal Health Budgets – what are they and who can access them

WEBA Personal Health Budget (PHB) is an award by the NHS of an amount of money that allows a patient to have greater “choice and control” over planning their own care to help meet their individual health and well-being needs. To be eligible to apply for a PHB, an individual must have a long-term health condition and disability.

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Navigating ill-health retirement: a cautionary tale

WEBIn February 2018, Mr S applied to MAG for the early release of his deferred pension on the grounds of ill health. He was 54 years old at the time and his NPA is 67. Mr S’s complaint was supported by a letter from his GP, Dr Myneni. In this letter, he referenced reports from an orthopaedic surgeon and an Independent Registered Medical

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In sickness and in health… are you still suspended on full pay

WEBTribunal decision. The tribunal looked first and foremost to the relevant contractual provisions for guidance. Sickness policy – four months’ full pay and four months’ half pay. No mention of payment if sick during a period of suspension. Disciplinary procedure and terms for chief officers – notes that employees “may be suspended on

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Employment contracts in the health and social care sector

WEBEmployment contracts and internal policies and procedures are the most important pieces of legally binding documentation that exists between an employer and an employee. Well-drafted and comprehensive employment contracts and internal policies and procedures are one of the most effective ways to safeguard your organisation from employees making

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Reasons required if ill-health early retirement pension refused

WEBThey should also ensure that they pay close attention to the relevant rules of their scheme and ensure these are followed. For more advice on decisions to grant ill health retirement pensions, or in relation to appeals under the internal dispute resolution procedure, please contact Doug Mullen on 0121 212 7432 or …

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ACS health and social care solicitor honoured in prestigious legal …

WEBMatt Wort, partner and head of the health and social care team at Anthony Collins Solicitors (ACS), a national law firm with offices in Birmingham and Manchester, has been named as one of The Lawyer Hot 100.. The annual listing, produced by The Lawyer, focuses on those whose work has two things in common, excellence: leading the legal …

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Support with health and welfare in the Court of Protection

WEBThe Court of Protection can be reluctant to appoint health and welfare deputies, preferring instead to see decisions made by collaboration with the relevant health and social care authorities. However, this approach is not right for everyone. If you believe a health and welfare deputyship order should be made, it is critical to ensure you have

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Health & social care – Anthony Collins Solicitors

WEBAnthony Collins Solicitors acts as an expert for many leading adult health and social care service providers. We specialise in helping the vulnerable, whether that is due to age, mental or physical capability, mental health problems or consequences of addiction. Our services range from governance advice, employment and property development to

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Public Inquiries – their purpose, the practicalities and horizon

WEBOn 15 July 2020, the Prime Minister committed to an Independent Inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In this e-briefing, Tim Coolican and Lorna Kenyon outline the purpose of Public Inquiries and how an Inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic may affect the different sectors concerned. What is a Public Inquiry?

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Does an employee on sick leave transfer under TUPE

WEBThursday 25 January 2018. Only employees who form part of an organised grouping of employees, assigned to carry out the services that are the subject of the transfer, will move to the new provider upon a service provision change under TUPE. The recent case of BT Managed Services Limited v Edwards and Another involved such a service provision

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All change for commissioning health and social care

WEBNow that the Procurement Act 2023 has received royal assent and the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been laid before parliament, we summarise the key changes affecting how adult social care services and health services will be commissioned and procured. Between now and October 2024, …

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Regulatory round-up: care and housing prosecutions update

WEBA housing association was fined £80,000 and ordered to pay costs of £5,293.10 after it pleaded guilty to breaches of Regulation 5 (1), 6 (1) and 7 of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. Four of its employees developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome over a period of several years.

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Data protection advice for health and social care providers

WEBData protection for health and social care service providers. You will hold many types of personal information about staff, the people you care for and their families and third parties with whom you engage. Ensuring that you and your staff understand your duties and obligations as guardians of this data is an essential part of any successful

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Social care law – Anthony Collins Solicitors

WEBOur experienced health and social care solicitors provide bespoke advice and representation to health and social care providers on all aspects of health and social care regulations and the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Human Rights Act and Care Act. We work in partnership with health and social care providers

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Mental health solicitors

WEBOur experienced mental health solicitors provide advice and representation for individuals and their families on all aspects of challenges to mental health care, treatment, detention, aftercare and an individual’s rights under mental health law. We have extensive experience and knowledge of all sections of the Mental Health Act, including:

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Removing a mentally incapable trustee – Anthony Collins Solicitors

WEBIf there is any uncertainty surrounding the removal of a trustee, then it is advisable for an application to be made to the COP for an order authorising the removal and replacement of the trustee. For more information about Court of Protection matters, including removing a mentally incapable trustee, please contact Alex Elphinston or Clare …

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The Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer review 2021 to 2022: …

WEBOn 14 July 2022, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published its annual consumer review.The review covers the year 2021-22, providing valuable insight into the issues causing the RSH greatest concern and highlighting several matters that providers will …

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