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Oct 2017
Professor Ted Baker, the new chief inspector of hospitals in England, said that the NHS had not adapted sufficiently to deal with the population growth, saying “The model of care we have got is still the model we had in the 1960s and 70s.” Professor Baker, who recently succeeded Sir Mike Richards in his role,…
02
Oct 2017
The statistics for tribunals for the period April to June 2017 have been published by the Ministry of Justice. Compared to the same quarter last year, during this quarter the number of single claims increased by 2%, however cases closed decreased by 6% which meant that the case load of the tribunal increased by 11%.…
02
Oct 2017
Significant retail chain Poundland has faced scrutiny for hiring unpaid jobseekers under a DWP work experience programme. The chain has faced scrutiny after it was revealed that they took on jobseekers on an unpaid basis for up to two months under a scheme providing work experience. The Guardian reported that those looking for work were…
02
Oct 2017
ACAS has recently published guidance aimed at employers on how they can support members of staff who are parents with sick or premature babies. The guidance recommends as follows: Employers should ensure that staff members are made aware of their statutory entitlements, for example shared parental leave and paternity leave. Employers should handle communications with…
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Sep 2017
A study by Birmingham University has found that doctors are unwilling to make some urgent suspected cancer referrals because of a pressure to reduce costs. Interviews with GPs revealed that many were reluctant to refer patients if they had any doubts on whether they had cancer and many were concerned about being regarded by…
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Sep 2017
In May 2016 Mrs M, then 65 and employed by a local supermarket, went into the town centre of her home town to do some shopping. As she was walking along one of the main streets in the town she tripped and fell on a defective paving stone. She consulted our lawyers and on her…
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