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Apr 2015
The General Medical Council is to review a case against NHS manager Dame Barbara Hakin, who has faced claims of instructing a hospital trust to meet performance targets at whatever cost, thereby endangering patients, during the period that she was head of the East Midlands Strategic Health Authority. After an investigation into the matter in…
08
Apr 2015
The NHS waiting time for accident and emergency treatment in England has hit its worst level in ten years, with only 91.8% of patients being seen in four hours between January and March, the target being 95%. The weekly performance has been below 95% since September last year and the target has been missed throughout…
08
Apr 2015
MPs say that a national body should be established immediately to investigate medical accidents because of the current scale of the problems within the NHS. The House of Commons Public Administration select committee said that the current safety system for patients “took too long” and was “too complicated”. Following release of the Morecambe Bay hospital…
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Apr 2015
Most business owners know what it’s like to successfully navigate their way through the array of legislation that exists in the workplace. From employment law, to health and safety rules, there’s a lot to keep on top of. But did you know that companies working in particular industries must also play their part in looking…
07
Apr 2015
Chadwick Lawrence are pleased to announce the recent appointment of private client Solicitor and elderly client specialist Nosheen Bukhari. The appointment of Nosheen signals the continued growth of the firm and is a testament to the increasing portfolio of clients working with the firm’s Wills & Probate Department. Nosheen, who specialises in working with elderly clients,…
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Mar 2015
The Equality Act 2010 places a duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments for employees who have a disability within the meaning of this legislation. The duty arises where a provision, criterion or practice applied by the employer puts the disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with those who are not disabled. Importantly,…
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