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Hempsons inquest podcast series, No5
Welcome to the fifth in Hempsons’ series of inquests podcasts with associates Liz Stokes and Elspeth Rose from Hempsons healthcare advisory team.
New PPN published; Requirements for contracts covered by the WTO Government Procurement Agreement & the UK-EU Trade &...
The second Procurement Policy Note of 2021 was published at the end of last week.
Introducing the Health and Care Bill Board…
The government’s health and care white paper “Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and social care for all” was launched last week. It paves the way for a Health and Care Bill intended to increase collaboration and co-operation across the health and social care services.
The post-Brexit route to getting your non-UK dental qualification recognised in the UK
The regulatory process for recognition of dental qualifications obtained outside of the UK has always proven somewhat challenging.
Custodial sentence for exaggerated claim against the NHS
Linda Metcalf has received an immediate 6-month custodial sentence for her deliberate attempt to defraud the NHS and deceive the Court. She has also been ordered to pay the Trust’s costs of the proceedings. Sentence was passed by Mr Justice Griffiths in the Leeds District Registry on 11.02.21.
NHS England’s consultation on NHS Provider Selection Regime proposals
NHS England has today published its consultation on the proposed NHS Provider Selection Regime. The consultation on these proposals will run until 7 April 2021.
Newsflash: Brexit, data transfers and local representatives
With the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area, both UK and EU data controllers are now having to grapple with cross-border data requirements where previously there were none. Chris Alderson discusses the issues
Newsflash: New PPN published; Procuring in an emergency
The Government has issued the first Procurement Policy Note of 2021, applicable to all contracting authorities.
Hempsons inquest podcast series, No4
Welcome to the fourth in Hempsons’ series of inquests podcasts with associates Liz Stokes and Elspeth Rose from Hempsons healthcare advisory team.
The Devon decision and remote examination: where to go from here?
When the decision in Devon Partnership NHS Trust v SSHC [2021] EWHC 101 (Admin) came out on 22 January 2021 we said “Don’t Panic”. Further analysis and feedback from clients suggests there is cause for, if not panic, then some concern about the implications. In particular, there is a cohort of patients on renewed CTOs whose outcomes may be adversely affected.
Don’t panic! But remote assessment for MHA detention is NOT allowed
The Divisional Court has today handed down a judgment that says, contrary to the advice given by NHS England, “personally examined” for the purpose of assessment for admission under the MHA means assessments cannot be undertaken remotely.
Ensuring continuity of EPR service provision
Matt Donnelly discusses the procurement of EPR systems and the importance of a framework that is targeted to the digital needs of the NHS
Hempsons inquest podcasts – No3
Welcome to the third in Hempsons’ series of inquests podcasts with associates Liz Stokes and Elspeth Rose from Hempsons healthcare advisory team. These podcasts will take listeners through the journey of an inquest from start to finish, giving helpful background and advice.
Reforming the Mental Health Act – Government proposals and consultation
The Government has published details of a ‘Reforming the Mental Health Act’ White Paper. The paper is intended to build on the recommendations of the 2018 Independent Review and emphasise principles of choice and autonomy, least restriction, therapeutic benefit and recognition of the person as an individual. The aim is to increase parity between physical and mental health.