Welcome to the tenth 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.
The introduction of a new accounting standard, which may threaten the separation of charitable funds from the general budget, has been delayed for a second year. Vicki Hair considers the impact of the proposed changes on NHS charities. Read the full article here
There's no time to get a contract sent out and certainly no time to get all the sign offs needed. Shaun Tame answers the question, can you just send out a simple Letter of Intent which solves all your problems? Read the full article here
Have your say on funding for short-break services, and how to assess the quality of health and social care services - two new consultation papers from the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the CQC. Read the full article here
Employers may not want to act as amateur psychologists but Nottingham University is working with British Standards to develop guidance which may require them to assess psychological risk factors affecting their employees. James Fawcett takes a closer look. Read the full article here
Joanne Cox looks at the two-year pilot programme which focuses on the evaluation and testing of various models of delivering integrated care, launched in April 2009, and its progress to date. Read the full article here
The use of imagery during surgery – Hannah Bramhall looks at how the courts are setting the standard as to when it is essential and when it isn’t. Read the full article here
Due to his employer’s negligence, an employee loses his leg, and then injures himself again when he fails to properly use his sticks or prosthesis. James Fawcett examines who is liable for the second injury. Read the full article here
Emily Birkett and Chris Brennan consider the recent European Court of Justice ruling that the provisions in relation to the three month time limit for challenging a procurement decision lack certainty and the effect this will have. Read the full article here
On 14 April, we are holding a seminar in Leeds which will take a look the affect of the Coroners and Justice Act on healthcare related inquests as well as catching up with other developments in this field and what they mean in practice. The seminar will be held at The Carriageworks; Leeds' new theatre located on Millennium Square. For further information, or to book a place, please contact Terri Murphy on 0115 976 6573.
sign up
keep up-to-date with free legal bulletins, updates & training more
return to resources
click here to return to our resources section more