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Case Summary: JK v A Local Health Board [2019] EWHC 67 (Fam)

WEBSummary. This case concerns JK, who is on remand for an alleged murder and transferred to prison under s.48 Mental Health Act 1983. He has Autism Spectrum Disorder, was …

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A Middle Eastern healthcare market full of opportunity (and some

WEBThe Middle East is seeing a boom in healthcare opportunities. A recent report from the US-UAE Business Council observed that healthcare expenditure in UAE …

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The transition between Children and Adult Mental Health Services …

WEBThe transition from CAMHS to adult mental health services (AMHS) can leave patients vulnerable to deterioration in their mental health and is an issue the …

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Health and Care Update Care Information Sharing Children Mental …

WEBBevan Brittan provides high quality, comprehensive advice to the NHS, independent healthcare sector and local authorities. This update contains brief details of recent …

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The role of the 'IMCA' within the health service

WEBWhether the abbreviation IMCA is a mystery to you or familiar terminology can depend on your role in the health service. This article explains the role of the IMCA and importantly …

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Why black men are more likely to be detained: Consideration of

WEBThe Problem. It is a fact well established that black adults are more likely than adults in other ethnic groups to have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983 ("MHA") …

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Use of CCTV in Care Packages in the Community

WEBThe use of CCTV in packages of care in the community represents a serious risk issue for commissioners, providers and care co-ordinators. We are finding that our …

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The Statutory Duty of Candour Bevan Brittan LLP

WEB18/02/2015. As of 27 November 2014, all health service Providers must comply with a new statutory duty of candour. This is separate to the contractual duty of candour which took …

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Section 117 Aftercare Services

WEBUnder Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (the "MHA"), Local Authorities ("LAs") and Clinical Commissioning Groups ("CCGs") have a joint duty to provide mental health …

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Children – An Update on Consent to Medical Treatment and …

WEBIntroduction. It is well established that children (young persons under the age of 18) can, in certain circumstances, provide or withhold consent to medical treatment. The Family …

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CQC: State of Care Report 2023/24

WEBIn its State of Care report in 2022, CQC commented on a healthcare system emerging from the pandemic and noted a system in gridlock. In this year’s report, CQC …

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Bolam applies in informed consent cases – McCulloch and others v …

WEBThe case of Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11 delivered a landmark judgment that sought to move clinical treatment away from …

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Health, Care & Regulatory Law Bevan Brittan LLP

WEBBevan Brittan is a market leader with a team of expert lawyers advising across a range of health, social care, education and housing providers to support them in: Delivering high …

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Deprivation of Liberty in Hospital (+16yrs) – Mental Health Act, …

WEBAlex represented the charity MIND as an intervener in the appeal of Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v JS & Anor (Schedule 1A …

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Arab Health 2022, the emerging trends for international healthcare

WEBFollowing on from a successful Arab Health Conference & Exhibition 2022 our panel of experts looked at the emerging themes from the conference as well as …

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Morahan – when is there a duty to hold an Article 2 compliant …

WEB21/06/2021. Download as pdf. The Court of Appeal has recently considered whether there is a duty to hold an Article 2 compliant inquest following the death of a voluntary in-patient …

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Building Safety – Key Changes from 1 October 2023

WEBChanges to the Building Control Approval process. A new process for gaining building control approval for work to higher risk buildings also came into force on 1 …

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FAQs: New guidance for NHS Employers on Covid-19 and the …

WEBThe guidance is clear that previous absences which were treated as covid-19 absence on full pay “should retain that status” rather than reducing the normal full and …

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