Parliament has approved the new Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (Regulations) which makes it mandatory for any individual working in a care home to be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus.
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Martyn’s Law – An overview of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
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The Government’s Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (the “Bill”) featured in the King’s Speech on Tuesday 07 November 2023 indicating the Government’s intention to pass this new law in the coming months.
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In 2015 Baby Lifeline sent out a Freedom of Information request to all Trusts to obtain a better understanding of the training that was being provided in maternity services throughout the UK in an effort to improve outcomes.
Sarah Jones, Senior Associate in our Medical Negligence team discusses whether practitioners should be provided with immunity from negligence during the coronavirus pandemic. Contact Sarah on 0345 209 1601.
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The Supreme Court dismissed the workers’ appeals, deciding that the NMW does not apply to time when a sleep-in shift worker is asleep or awake but not for the purposes of working.
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The most common symptoms of the menopause include hot flushes, difficulty sleeping, low mood, anxiety and issues with memory and concentration. It is clear that such symptoms could affect a person’s work and lead to issues with performance and attendance.
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Michelle works with panel deputies, families, social workers and local authorities to ensure that the financial affairs of individuals lacking the requisite decision-making capacity are properly managed.
