3 February 2016 Blog Open justice – Should there be anonymity orders within civil proceedings? The Supreme Court (the highest court in the land) has recently considered when anonymity orders should be granted in civil proceedings, where an individual is detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
3 February 2016 Blog What should the tribunal take into account when considering the "appropriate treatment" test? The Upper Tier Tribunal (UTT) recently considered an appeal made on behalf of the patient following a hearing before a Welsh panel. The UTT found that the original panel had made an error in law when coming to their decision. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
3 February 2016 Blog Court sets out test for establishing victim status for claims made under the Human Rights Act We discuss the recent case of Daniel v St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust and London Ambulance Service which sets out the legal tests for establishing negligence and victim status. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
27 January 2016 Blog Commissioning clinical health services: Most Capable Provider versus Light Touch Regime? From 18 April 2016, the commissioning of clinical health services will become fully subject to the so-called Light Touch Regime in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
25 January 2016 Blog Cabinet Office produces revised consultation guidance The Cabinet Office has updated its guidance on how public consultations should be conducted. While aimed at government departments, the principles set out by the Cabinet Office are considered to be of good general application to public bodies. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
21 January 2016 Blog New language requirements come into force for European trained nurses and midwives Language competency requirements for nurses and midwives is the final piece of the regulatory jig-saw. Doctors have been subject to language proficiency since 2014 when the General Medical Council made a number of changes to the language requirements for doctors. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
7 January 2016 Blog Do the supply-chain provisions of the Modern Slavery Act apply to NHS bodies and, if so, what do they need to do? While NHS bodies may be confident that their own organisation does not engage in slavery or human trafficking, the Act places additional requirements on certain types of organisation that may apply to most NHS bodies. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
17 November 2015 Blog The Limitation Act – when can a court exercise discretion to allow an otherwise time barred claim to continue? Under section 11 of the Limitation Act 1980 (the Act), a claim for compensation for personal injury for negligence must be issued by a court within three years of the date when the injury occurred or the date of knowledge of the person injured (if later). Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 November 2015 Blog When should inquests be reopened? Can it ever be right to reopen an inquest? We know that, from time to time, the decision of a coroner is judicially reviewed by interested persons and a new inquest ordered. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
12 November 2015 Blog HSE fines NHS provider for a suicide in its care A healthcare provider, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, has been fined £67,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a patient with a history of depression committed suicide while in its care (Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service v NHS Ayrshire and Arran). Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
26 October 2015 Blog The age old conundrum of whether to continue extended section 17 leave or not The Upper Tribunal recently considered an appeal by SL in the case of SL v Ludlow Street Healthcare. The question the tribunal had to... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
21 October 2015 Blog Information sharing in the NHS: Overseas charging and notifications to the Home Office The Court of Appeal’s decision in W, X, Y and Z v Secretary of State for Health, Secretary of State for the Home Department and British Medical Association puts beyond doubt overseas charging and notifications to the Home Office. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read