I am a partner and head of Clinical Risk at DAC Beachcroft solicitors. Australian by birth but love being British too. Expressed views are personal opinions.
As life begins to return to normal in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic, changes are afoot for the #charities sector. Find out more in our Charities Update: https://t.co/MPNHwgwgBs
Provider Selection Regime: Read our update on the DHSC’s supplementary consultation on the detail of proposals for regulations for the procurement of #healthcare services: https://t.co/qOelzWcuqz #PSR#HealthandCareBill
In our final Legalign Global video celebrating #InternationalWomensDay, we hear from colleagues on breaking bias through allyship, the power of mentoring and the role that men can play to create a gender-equal future. #BreakingTheBias
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We are proud to be providing full-service pro bono legal advice to @ToastAle Our support for the social enterprise is an important component of our growing ESG strategy as a firm for environmental and social sustainability: https://t.co/NZJwaX053v
The Hughes v Rattan case has drawn a lot of attention in the dental community. Most recently, an appeal of the finding of a NDD was unsuccessful, however the Court of Appeal has found for the Appellant Practice Owner on the issue of vicarious liability: https://t.co/lMOTbuyObf
Our latest episode of Lawcast focuses on criminal investigations in the #healthandsocialcare sector, including a look at Police and CQC prosecutions and the practicalities for providers facing investigation. Listen here: https://t.co/pY14WKPN8g
#COVID19 is the latest example of a global health crisis. But the internationalisation of #healthcare was taking place before the pandemic. The latest article from our #HealthAdviser series assesses the keys to successful cross-border healthcare provision https://t.co/uqp7f2XJYb
From 31 March, new statutory obligations aimed at preventing inappropriate use of force will apply to organisations running inpatient mental health units. Find out more in our latest article: https://t.co/5LwrxXF8Yk
A much awaited Court of Appeal decision has been made in the ongoing battle as to responsibility for commissioning and funding aftercare under s.117 of the Mental Health Act. Read more about the decision and its practical impact here: https://t.co/qztqixwbR8
What does the government’s long-awaited White Paper on adult #socialcare reform mean for providers in the sector? Read our latest article here: https://t.co/TOs6DiNhUX
The Charity Commission has recently published its findings regarding a death at charity-run home which provides care for adults. What can other charities learn? Read our latest article: https://t.co/Qoyh2hqQxp
Without expert evidence there is no clinical negligence litigation. But what is the extent of this role and its responsibilities and could the pandemic cause some expert witnesses to fall short of the required standard? Read our latest article here: https://t.co/Ks5keFXTx2
A recent High Court case has shone a light on the hot topics of Vicarious liability (VL) and non-delegable duty (NDD) in a dental context. Read more in our latest article: https://t.co/PTLfCjU2zO
We believe in a life that works. That's why we created #FlexForward, a new approach to help our colleagues balance their personal commitments with their professional responsibilities. It's greater control over when, where & how you work. Find out more: https://t.co/w0CMDhfsPB
The current version of the 'NHS transactions guidance' is about to undergo a major refresh and the deadline to have your say is 21 December 2021. Read more about the proposed changes here: https://t.co/JT0btXXbX5 #healthandsocialcare#NHS
Our latest article explores what's being proposed for medical devices regulation and how responsible innovation can be balanced with enhanced patient safety. Read more here: https://t.co/4k8aJHFmwp
In this article we focus on the key areas of due diligence to be considered by CCGs when it comes to the transition from CCGs to ICBs, and the practical steps to take now: https://t.co/kKsKuGoFjC