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Extending mandatory COVID vaccination throughout health and social care
Mandatory covid vaccination in care homes was implemented on 11 November 2021. Without a valid exemption, workers will not usually be permitted access to (or be able to work in) care homes.
Whistleblowing dismissals – Employment Appeal Tribunal decision
Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited Whistleblowing dismissals - The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that an Employee who had made whistleblowing disclosures had not been unfairly dismissed despite making protected disclosures.Kong v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited. Whistleblowing dismissals - The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the Employment Tribunal’s decision that an Employee who had made whistleblowing disclosures had not been unfairly dismissed despite making protected disclosures.
Interview with former Hempsons senior partner Chris Morris
In this interview with Adrian O'Dowd, first published in the British Dental Journal in Oct 2021, Chris Morris talks about his time as a dentist, love of travel and the lessons he learned during his 30 years at Hempsons.
Supreme Court – Setback for representative claims
At Hempsons we have noted an increasing number of what might be considered trivial data breach claims being made against our clients. These claims follow a fairly standard pattern. An email containing minor personal information such as a name, age or address of an individual being sent to the wrong person by mistake. These minor biographical releases of information then become subject to claims for breach of UK GDPR.
Police officer client cleared of assault charge
Partner Adam Smith successfully defended a police officer against an allegation of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following the arrest of a suspect.
Inquests podcast series – The interaction between inquests and civil proceedings
In the third of our inquests podcast series, associates Elspeth Rose and Jennifer Hovington give background and advice while discussing the interaction between inquests and civil proceedings.
Hempsons named in The Times Best Law Firms 2022 list
We have been included in The Times Best Law Firms list for the fourth year running and every year since its inception in 2017.
Updated thresholds for public procurements to be applied from 1 January 2022
The financial thresholds for the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will change from 1 January 2022. The Public Procurement (Agreement on Government Procurement) (Thresholds) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/1221) set out the position.
One slip gets you in a lot of trouble
We all know that we live in an increasingly regulated world, and particularly so in the healthcare sector. But have you ever thought about just how many sets of regulatory proceedings a doctor may face out of one incident?
Inquests podcast series – Child inquests
Welcome to the second of our season 2 inquests podcasts on child inquests
Flu vaccinations and the tricky issue of consent – where do pharmacy professionals stand?
As the flu season ramps up, pharmacy professionals shouldn’t become blasé to the fact that obtaining written patient consent is no longer a requirement, advises Thorrun Govind
Inquests podcast series – Inquests in care homes
The Inquests Podcasts return for a second season and will take listeners through the journey of specialist inquests, giving helpful background and advice. No1 - Inquests in care homes
Are you prepared for new CQC inspections?
Social care partner Philippa Doyle explains how to get the best outcome from CQC's new monitoring phone calls.
HPMA Hempsons Rising Stars Award winners announced
Congratulations to Sarb Birk, Richard Burnell and Olayinka Iwu who were named as Hempsons HPMA Rising Stars 2021 at the HPMA Excellence in People Awards.