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.
Nicola Darby takes a closer look at the impact of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme now in force and the key points to note. Read the full article here
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. Read the full article here
Making time of the essence - the consequences of delaying employment appeals and how to avoid themWith 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. Read the full article here
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. Read the full article here
The content of this update is provided for the purposes of general interest and information. It contains only brief summaries of aspects of the subject matter and does not provide comprehensive statements of the law. It does not constitute legal advice and does not provide a substitute for it.
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