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WebThe health and social care sector is transforming. In a rapidly changing environment, our team of specialist healthcare lawyers stay ahead of the issues to work with public and …

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Health and Social Care Changes

WebA new tax to support health and social care. The Health and Social Care Levy Bill 2021-22 was introduced on 8 September 2021. Beginning in April 2022, the UK …

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Addressing the gap – equality and equity in healthcare

WebThe domains of health inequality (adapted from Health inequalities: place-based approaches to health inequalities). Although a great deal of work is underway …

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Key points to note for the Provider Selection Regime

WebOn 1 st January 2024, the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the “PSR Regulations”) came into force. The PSR Regulations remove the …

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The Mental Health Crisis Moratorium – how will it work

WebThe regulation helpfully defines a mental health crisis moratorium as a moratorium in respect of a debtor who is receiving mental health crisis treatment. The …

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Revoked vaccination legislation for anyone working in …

WebWhilst the Health Secretary confirmed that both sets of regulations would be revoked, he stated that the policy introduced for CQC-regulated care homes in England …

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Mental wellbeing support for employees

WebA Mental Health Foundation report in January 2023 stated that the impact of the cost of living crisis on public mental health could be on a scale similar to the …

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New British Standard: menstruation, menstrual health and …

WebThe guidance helpfully highlights many misconceptions associated with menstrual health and the menopause. This is key to educate employers and raise …

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Reflecting on 75 years of challenges at the NHS

WebImproved life expectancy, and a changing demographic. When the NHS was formed 75 years ago, life expectancy was shorter, in 1959 the average life expectancy …

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NHS England announces Provider Selection Regime …

WebNHS England have announced that the Department for Health and Social Care will put the long-awaited draft Provider Selection Regime Regulations, before …

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Are remote assessments lawful under the Mental Health Act

WebWe look at a recent case that determines if remote assessments by Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) are lawful under the Mental Health Act (MHA). In …

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How can employers support employees’ mental wellbeing

WebEmployers have a duty of care towards their employees, which means they must do all they reasonably can to support employees’ health, safety and wellbeing. …

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Acas publishes new guidance on reasonable adjustments for …

WebThe guidance contains comprehensive practical guidance for both employers and employees. In summary: It is important to treat mental health conditions with the …

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Healthcare Litigation Lawyers

WebBlake Morgan is an expert Healthcare Litigation law firm with nationwide offices.. Our Healthcare litigation team has extensive and highly regarded experience across …

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Information Commissioner's Office publishes guidance for …

WebLegal obligation – processing health data in order to comply with the law (such as Health & Safety or EDI monitoring); Legitimate interests – i.e. for the …

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Health and safety protection for employees

WebThis case is a useful reminder to employers of the significant health and safety protections afforded to employees under UK legislation. With no qualifying period …

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Extension of time allowed due to poor mental health

WebIn MTN-1 Ltd v O’Daly the EAT granted an extension of time for an employer to lodge an appeal against a judgment in default. The employer had missed the deadline …

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Health and Safety Solicitors

WebBlake Morgan is an expert health and safety law firm with nationwide offices. For those involved in manufacturing and product distribution, sound health and safety …

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What is a qualifying disclosure

WebA disclosure can be made orally or in writing and can take the form of an e-mail, letter, telephone call or other conversation. However, the disclosure must be more …

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Guidance on "injury to feelings" awards

WebThe EAT held that it was not correct for the Employment Tribunal to have recorded that no application for interest had been made which implicitly supported its …

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