Healthcare update - issue 14
Welcome to the 14th edition of our healthcare update, the easy
and convenient way for professionals working across the healthcare
sector to stay up to date with legal developments. We hope you will
find the articles in this issue of interest.
Should you require any further information on any of the issues
or events in this edition, please feel free to contact us. We would
also be very pleased to hear from you with any views you have in
relation to the update generally.
Articles in this issue
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme – have you registered
yet?
Nicola Darby takes a closer look at the impact of the CRC
Energy Efficiency Scheme now in force and the key points to
note.
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the full article here
Tightening the NHS purse strings - what to
expect
Mick Suggett and Melanie Print examine the effect of the
coalition agreement and emergency budget on the NHS, the
subsequent structual changes and what NHS organisations need to be
thinking about.
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the full article here
The Local Democracy, Economic Development and
Construction Act 2009 - putting you on notice!
Shaun Tame looks at the introduction of the Act and what this means
for construction contracts, highlighting the key changes in the
law.
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the full article here
Making time of the essence - the consequences of delaying
employment appeals and how to avoid them
With
an increase seen in the number of tribunal claims against public
authorities for an unreasonable delay in completing the
dismissal process, Iain Patterson considers what public sector
organisations can do to encourage efficiency and minimise the risks
of financial penalties and public scrutiny.
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the full article here
Not a leg to stand on...
Ben Troke examines the detail and outcome of a recent case which
posed a highly technical issue.
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the full article here
Child protection - can parents claim when you get it
wrong?
Heidi Connor considers a recent decision from the ECHR which
held that errors in the treatment of the child's care amounted to
breaches of Article Rights, even though claims for compensation in
UK courts had been unsuccessful.
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the full article here
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of aspects of the subject matter and does not provide comprehensive
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