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Health and social care functions Social care

WebThe Health and Social Care Act 2012 ( HSCA 2012) as amended emphasises the need for strategic relationships between local authorities and other government agencies such as …

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Health and safety policy—regulatory requirements

WebThe Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ( HSWA 1974) is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. In summary, as an …

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Health and Safety Bulletin LexisNexis UK

WebHealth and Safety Bulletin (HSB) is the leading subscription-based periodical in its field, with the majority of major UK employers, in both the public and private sector, …

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Redgrave’s Health and Safety LexisNexis UK

WebRedgrave’s Health and Safety is a leading authority on health and safety law and practice. Now in its 10th edition, the book sets out key legislation in the field of health and safety …

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The employer’s duty of care Legal Guidance LexisNexis

WebAt common law, an employer is under a duty to take reasonable care of the health and safety of its employees in all the circumstances of the case so as not to …

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Health and safety—summary only offences

WebPublished by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ( HSWA 1974), a number of general duties are imposed to …

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Tolley’s Health and Safety at Work Handbook LexisNexis UK

WebExperts in health and safety offer insight and guidance on a range of subjects, from accident reporting, welfare facilities, mental ill-health, an aging workforce, absenteeism, travel …

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Public Health LexisNexis

WebPublic Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (1984 c 22) UK Parliament Acts contains Statutes of England and Wales. Acts that were made by the Westminster Parliament and …

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What is the definition of ‘undertaking’ under health and safety

WebIn conducting our research we have focused on the definition of undertaking under health and safety legislation and case law specifically under section 3 of the …

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Sentencing individuals for health and safety offences

WebThe SC has published offence-specific guidelines for courts sentencing individuals for breaches of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ( HSWA 1974) and for breaches …

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Health and safety prosecution round-up—7 May 2024

WebLNB News 07/05/2024. Document Information. Issue Date: 07 May 2024. Published Date: 07 May 2024. Jurisdiction (s): England and Wales. A round-up of the latest health and …

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Is an NHS Trust a ‘public body’ under the Local

WebThe Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (LA(GS)A 1970) is a short statute, comprising of only three sections. Most of the detail is set out in LA(GS)A …

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Negligence—when does a duty of care arise

WebArticle Summary. This practice note considers when a duty of care arises in negligence claims. For a duty of care to exist, there must be reasonable foreseeability of harm, …

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Health and Safety Executive prosecutions policy

WebThis Practice Note explains the approach taken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to the enforcement of health and safety law in England and Wales. …

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Public Health Act 1961 LexisNexis

WebPublic Health Act 1961 (1961 c 64) UK Parliament Acts contains Statutes of England and Wales. Acts that were made by the Westminster Parliament and relate to Scotland only …

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Standard of care in professional negligence claims

WebThis Practice Note considers the standard of care in professional negligence claims, originally formulated in Bolam v Friern Hospital as being that of ‘reasonable skill and …

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Coronavirus – What’s the impact on the legal profession

WebFTSE 350 quarterly update: Coronavirus causes shake up. With increased travel restrictions to attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19, the travel industry has seen a significant …

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If an employee becomes ill while on a paid suspension, can their …

WebDisciplinary definition What does Disciplinary mean? A disciplinary situation is a situation where breaches of rules or codes of behaviour or discipline are corrected or punished. …

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LPA precedent instructions and preferences—health and

WebThe precedents in this document are based on those found in Part I, Chapter 15 of Cretney and Lush on Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney. This document …

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Food hygiene remedial action and detention notices

WebA remedial action notice is used by enforcement authorities such as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) or a authority '>local authority, where there has been a breach of the Food …

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Hygiene improvement notices under reg 6 of the Food Safety

WebWhat are hygiene improvement notices? Hygiene improvement notices are used by enforcement authorities such as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) or a local authority, …

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