GP online has quoted the MDU in advocating that the bar should be raised for investigating gross negligence (GNM) in cases that are the...

Following a rise in complaints from self-funders about Funded Nursing Care (FNC), the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has...

The news this weekend was looking at the benefits of the blossoming build to rent/private rental market.  

As a nation facing a...

On average, a British resident is thought to travel to Dignitas every 8 days for an assisted death at a cost of £10,000. In England,...

A new modular build factory has opened in the North West, following on from factories in other parts of the country.

This is more evidence...

Surgery, steroid injections and opiods are pointless experts warn. Staying active, job satisfaction and a positive attitude are key.

Up to...

The announcement yesterday by the ECB's chief medical officer, Dr Nick Peirce, for concussion substitutes to be allowed in county cricket...

With the deadline approaching for large employers to publish their gender pay gap figures, two thirds of organisations are yet to do...

Following a not insignificant wait, the Government has published its response to the Law Commission's review of the Deprivation of...

Given the ever increasing workloads that GPs have to mange, it can often be difficult for practices to find time to keep on top of their...

I have just returned from a Conference where the lack of suitable sites for development was high on the agenda.  So this article...

It’s been just over a month since the CQC launched its new method of assessing compliance with Regulation 13 of the CQC (Registration)...

I’m not sure I necessarily agree with the points made in this article. I’ve been called bossy (when I’m trying to move things on or...

This is a great result for the NHS.

The Court of Appeal considered three cases where a claimant had changed funding to a CFA from legal...

We thought the problem was in America but it is very much here. Opioids such as morphine, tramadol and fentanyl can be highly addictive...

On Tuesday 20 March, John Witt @CAPSTICKSLLP will be leading a discussion on emerging themes on sanction at the Professional Discipline...

Many Healthcare Employers will welcome the new powers for professional regulators to take account of language competence when assessing a...

Reynard v Fox is a helpful judgment for defendants. We all try exceptionally hard to be fair when dealing with litigants in person. This...

GP consultations by telephone have been available for a number of years and consultations via Skype and WhatsApp have already begun. The...

As the curtain falls on the 2018 NHF Finance Conference, I found myself dwelling on what I have learnt over the last two days here in...

The High Court has handed down a judgment with important implications for any NHS employer managing a doctor facing a criminal...

A consistent concern we hear from clients is the length of time CQC takes to produce inspection reports following inspection. This is...

Sky Sport's suspension of football pundit Jamie Carragher following the highly publicised spitting incident over the weekend  has...

The latest figures from the Ministry of Justice show a big increase in the volume of employment tribunal claims. The number of single...

Mrs Justice Yip highlights a problem that we are all too familiar with regarding experts' agendas in David John Saunders  -v-...

The Regulator of Social Housing has issued a new Value for Money Standard and Code of Practice, both of which will come into effect on 1...

GPs feel increasingly under pressure, and pension rules are tempting them to retire early.

Pension reforms since 2010 have reduced the...

The news that the former St George's Hospital site in Hornchurch has been sold for housing, has made me pause this morning and reflect on...

The news this week of Swan Housing’s innovative new ‘Night Owl Service’ is an excellent example of how the housing and care sectors are...

One of the reasons I chose to work at Capsticks was because of their sensible approach to working hours. London firms are full of lawyers...

This International Women’s Day, I have been at a drinks event at the CIH Conference in Brighton organised by Women in Social Housing.

I...

The CQC has this week published up -to-date guidance setting out a new methodology for awarding overall ratings to NHS Trusts. The...

In handing down Judgment yesterday in the Wingate and Evans and Malins appeals, Lord Justice Rupert Jackson confirmed that integrity...

I recently attended the Westminster Forum: The future of General Practice in England, and the consensus was that that primary care is in...

Take a look at what IWD means to the people at Capsticks, it’s not just about women (or heaven forbid pink beer don’t get me started) but...

There has been a lot of talk this week about how law firms often ‘bottle it’ when having succession and retirement discussions and lose...

With the ever rapid development of robotics and technology it is not surprising that its use in healthcare is increasing. Many hospitals...

Theresa May's much-trailed speech on increasing housing development via changes to planning rules has been delivered at the National...

I was interested, over the weekend, to read the press trailers for the new planning rules that are to be announced later today. The...

With International Women’s Day coming up on 8th March, now is a great time to think about the significance of diversity and inclusion in...

An NHS trial aims to cut prostate cancer diagnosis times from six weeks to a matter of days.

The current test for men with prostate cancer...

Diabetes affects about one in 11 adults worldwide and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and limb...

A great article and initiative by Flex in the City. As a working mum what I’ve learnt for my own life and in supporting others is that...

Having had the opportunity recently of attending a talk at which Christina Blacklaws presented, I look forward to hearing more from the...

We are still waiting for the Government's response to the Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) market study into care homes which was...

It is rare for issues of procedure to reach the Supreme Court but given that the question of effective service is an issue that comes up...

The joint expert meeting stage of litigation is not a process to be taken lightly. This week the Court provided helpful guidance in a...

Some NHS Trusts are still not aware that they can reclaim overage currently payable to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on...

Reading Stonewall’s excellent guide, “Straight Allies - how they help create gay-friendly workplaces” has got me thinking about the...

In the wake of an increase in surrogacy arrangements, new guidance has been published for healthcare professionals. The guidance covers:

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