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Nov 2014

Sole Trader Succession

  Amanda Simmonds ponders the problems of unincorporated family businesses in England and Wales. Most advisors are familiar with dealing with family businesses that are incorporated, but will perhaps be less familiar with family businesses run as partnerships or even as sole traders. For the families behind these businesses, there is an expectation that the…

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21
Nov 2014

Watchdog report that numbers of maternity staff “below recommended safe levels”

An October 2014 report by the Care Quality Commission has indicated that certain Maternity Units are so short staffed that they place patients at risk. It was found that there was a frequent problem with shortages of midwives and Consultant Obstetricians and that there were cases where the ratio of midwives to patients was below…

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21
Nov 2014

Care Quality Commission report indicates NHS staff shortages are putting patients at risk

A Care Quality Commission report has warned that a number of accident & emergency units and maternity units have such a shortage of staff that patients are being put at risk of danger. The report also found that care in many hospitals is still inadequate, despite the previous Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust scandal. CQC…

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19
Nov 2014

GP surgeries ranked by risk

Nearly every GP surgery in England has been ranked by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in relation to the risk of providing poor care to patients. Most GP surgeries have been ranked as low concern, but 11% have been placed in the highest risk band, with many having possible issues with mental health plans, appointments…

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19
Nov 2014

Risks of NHS screening need to be highlighted

According to a new report from the Science and Technology Select Committee, as well as the benefits for diseases such as cancer, more needs to be done to highlight the risks of screening. Although it is helpful in early-stage diagnosis of diseases, it can also lead to “false results, misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.” Andrew Miller…

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17
Nov 2014

Yorkshire’s Legal People celebrate firm-wide promotions.

  Chadwick Lawrence is pleased to announce the promotion of four of its team, to Associate. The title of Associate is given to colleagues in recognition for their continued contribution towards the growth of the firm, their hard work and dedication.  Diane Gilligan, Nicola Cooper, Simon Ingham and Daniel Krigers were awarded the promotion as…

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