29 July 2018 Blog Government launches new fund to support small business growth Business Basics Fund. The Government has unveiled a new £8 million fund to boost the productivity and performance of small businesses in England... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
19 July 2018 Blog New review into legal aid funding for bereaved families at inquests The Government has launched a call for evidence on changes to legal aid funding for families at inquests – a recommendation that has been supported by previous reviews... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
11 July 2018 Blog New safety watchdog publishes report on transition of young people to adult mental health services The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch sets out a number of safety recommendations for both NHS England and NHS Improvement... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
10 July 2018 Blog Doctor granted interim injunction over potential incorrect categorisation of misconduct as 'gross' misconduct The High Court has awarded a consultant psychiatrist an interim injunction, which prevents her NHS Trust employer from proceeding with a disciplinary hearing pending a full trial... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
10 July 2018 Blog EAT rules on voluntary overtime and holiday pay, but decision subject to appeal The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Flowers v East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, in which Mills & Reeve represented the respondent, is the latest in a line of EAT decisions dealing with voluntary overtime... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 July 2018 Blog Supreme Court to hear Appeal in Welsh Ministers v PJ The Supreme Court has given permission for an appeal in the case of Welsh Ministers v PJ. Readers may recall that this follows a decision earlier this year to allow an appeal in the case of Secretary of State v MM... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
9 July 2018 Blog Teenage cancer patient obtains High Court ruling preventing estranged mother from learning of cancer diagnosis We have limited information on the reasoning behind Mr Justice Hayden’s decision but press reports indicate that the “ban on informing the mother of her child’s medical condition and treatment should continue, despite the child’s father having been informed’... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
4 July 2018 Blog Court of Appeal decision provides clarity on the proper approach to mixed personal data Data controllers working in health and care organisations will find this latest decision welcome guidance on the approach to managing mixed data cases... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
27 June 2018 Blog Bayswater Medical Centre slapped with a heavy fine by ICO ICO’s latest fine serves as a reminder of the willingness of the regulator to fine health organisations for failing to keep patient sensitive information secure... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
11 June 2018 Blog NHS Digital introduces patient data-opt out system Last month saw NHS Digital provide individuals with the facility to opt-out from the use of their data for research or planning purposes... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
4 June 2018 Blog Government announces review of the fit and proper person test Last month, the Department of Health and Social Care announced the arrangements for the review of the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement, which will be led by Tom Kark QC from the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
23 May 2018 Blog No more WannaCry! New guide for NHS providers explaining the new cyber regulations You have been warned – get it wrong and your organisation could be landed with a heavy fine. New regulations came into force on 10 May 2018 placing security and reporting requirements on ‘operators of essential services’, including in the healthcare sector... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read