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The Patient Safety Incident Response Framework

In a marked change to the current system, the new framework sets out a broader, more proactive and risk-based approach. There is no distinction between incidents and ‘serious … See more

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Mental health law update for mental health services: February 2024

WEBNHS Digital has published official statistics about the use of the Mental Health Act in England during 2022-23. The key facts are: Between 1st April 2022 and 31st March …

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NICE guidance for the procurement of digital health technologies

WEBAs part of a collaborative group led by NHS England, The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published its draft guidance on the procurement …

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Statutory Duty of Candour – the legalities

WEBIn September 2020, for the first time the CQC successfully prosecuted an NHS Trust for breaching the Duty of Candour. It is important for all NHS organisations to …

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PureHealth acquisition of Circle Health reflects growing …

WEBIn August, PureHealth, the largest integrated healthcare network in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ‒ majority-owned by Abu Dhabi-based investment and …

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a review of the MHA White Paper

WEBIntroduction It is two years since Professor Sir Simon Wessely delivered his landmark Independent Review of the Mental Health Act. His report set out proposals for change in …

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Inquests and Article 2 of the European Convention of Human Rights

WEBBrief recap – inquests and enhanced Article 2 inquests. An inquest is a factual investigation into a person’s death, led by a coroner. By law, the coroner needs …

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Shared Insights: Confidentiality and medical records

WEBThe Access to Health Records Act 1990 (AHRA) covers requests for patients who are deceased. Remember that confidentiality survives death, so you can …

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Investing in healthcare in Saudi Arabia: new regulatory framework

WEBA key plank of Saudi Arabia’s “Vision for 2030” is its Health Sector Transformation Program, which aims to restructure the health sector to be a …

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The role of the independent sector in integrated care system (ICS

WEBPlease note: the information contained in this legal update is correct as of the original date of publication. The NHS Long-Term Plan created an ambition that every …

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Purdah: publicity considerations for public bodies, including the

WEBWhat is Purdah? ‘Purdah’ is a term which refers to the pre-election period when specific restrictions apply principally around the activity of those working in central …

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Shared Insights: Mental Health Units Browne Jacobson LLP

WEBExamples from the guidance of what are considered ‘mental health units’ include: Acute mental health wards for adults and PICUs. Long stay or rehabilitation …

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Trio of Midlands firms provide bespoke advice to health care …

WEBWestBridge has invested £9.6m to support the MBO of Nottingham based Bespoke Health & Social Care from its Founder Paul Sais who was advised on the deal by the Midlands …

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Clinical negligence Defendant clinical negligence Browne …

WEBClinical negligence. First rate healthcare is the primary objective for all health providers. But if patients are dissatisfied and claims are brought, this can be a source of great stress …

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Restricting use of patients phone

WEBManchester City Council v CP & Ors [2023] EWHC 133 (Fam) Restricting a patient’s use of their mobile phone during their admission to a mental health ward is a …

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Health Law Solicitors Healthcare Legal Advice Browne Jacobson

WEBPartner. Email Victoria +44 (0)330 045 2208 View profile. Articles. Events. Published articles. Press releases. On-demand. Health law team, healthcare helpline, …

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Building Safety Act: 2024 impact on construction industry

WEBThe Building Safety Act: What to expect in 2024. 17 January 2024. The Building Safety Act (BSA) will – as it has done for the past few years – continue to have …

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Building Safety Act 2022 impact on design & construction of …

WEBThis is our second article regarding the Building Safety Act 2022, which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022 (the Act). In our first article we considered two elements of the …

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Judicial Review Outcome: London GP Practices to be taken over by

WEBOn 1st and 2nd February the High Court heard a judicial review regarding the takeover of London GP Practices by Operose Health, a subsidiary of US healthcare …

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