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Addressing the gap – equality and equity in healthcare
WEBThe NHS was set up 75 years ago to improve the health of the UK population and to reduce inequalities in healthcare – to make healthcare available and accessible, free of cost, to all.
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Key points to note for the Provider Selection Regime
WEBOn 1 st January 2024, the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the “PSR Regulations”) came into force. The PSR Regulations remove the procurement of health care services by relevant authorities in England from the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and provide those relevant authorities with more
Mental wellbeing support for employees
WEBA Mental Health Foundation report in January 2023 stated that the impact of the cost of living crisis on public mental health could be on a scale similar to the pandemic. Managers have a crucial role to play in employee wellbeing support. They need to keep an eye on how that is being managed within the workforce.
Reflecting on 75 years of challenges at the NHS
WEBImproved life expectancy, and a changing demographic. When the NHS was formed 75 years ago, life expectancy was shorter, in 1959 the average life expectancy was 69.69. The nation’s health was very different back then, and it’s a testament to how far healthcare has come during that time that now, in the UK, average life expectancy has
Healthcare Lawyers
WEBAt Blake Morgan, we are proud of our strong reputation in both the private and public healthcare markets, where we act for many of the largest providers of health and social care. "They can tailor their advice to the client, which is a great help. You can also call on them at the drop of a hat and they'll throw whatever is necessary at a case."
Extension of time allowed due to poor mental health
WEBIn MTN-1 Ltd v O’Daly the EAT granted an extension of time for an employer to lodge an appeal against a judgment in default. The employer had missed the deadline because its CEO’s mental health prevented him from focusing on the proceedings. The EAT determined that the mental health of the CEO materially and substantially …
The Mental Health Crisis Moratorium – how will it work
WEBThe regulation helpfully defines a mental health crisis moratorium as a moratorium in respect of a debtor who is receiving mental health crisis treatment. The Regulation 28 (2) provides that a debtor is receiving mental health crisis treatment when the debtor: a) has been detained in hospital for assessment under sections 2 or 4 of the …
New British Standard: menstruation, menstrual health and …
WEBBlake Morgan LLP (registered number OC392078) is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with its registered office at New Kings Court, Tollgate, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3LG.
Healthcare Litigation Lawyers
WEBBlake Morgan is an expert Healthcare Litigation law firm with nationwide offices.. Our Healthcare litigation team has extensive and highly regarded experience across numerous areas of healthcare law and act for many public and private sector clients in this area. The team has dealt with a wide range of different types of healthcare disputes in this area …
Acas publishes new guidance on reasonable adjustments for …
WEBThe guidance contains comprehensive practical guidance for both employers and employees. In summary: It is important to treat mental health conditions with the same care as physical illness, especially as mental health affects an employee’s emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. Employers should also try to make reasonable …
How can employers support employees’ mental wellbeing
WEBEmployers have a duty of care towards their employees, which means they must do all they reasonably can to support employees’ health, safety and wellbeing. Employers must treat mental and physical health as equally important. Employers should be aware that an employee suffering from mental health issues could be defined as …
Health and safety protection for employees
WEBAll employers are under a statutory duty to provide employees with a safe place of work. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought these obligations into renewed focus and many employers have taken the opportunity to review their health and safety practices and procedures to ensure a COVID-19 secure environment for staff.
Guidance on "injury to feelings" awards
WEBThe EAT held that it was not correct for the Employment Tribunal to have recorded that no application for interest had been made which implicitly supported its decision not to award interest. The EAT awarded interest in the sum of £3,517. Finally, as the Employment Tribunal had failed to apply the usual 10% uplift to the injury to feelings
The Spring Budget: A time to re-think Group Life Assurance design …
WEBThe Government’s Spring budget delivered on Wednesday 15 March 2023 included an announcement which may result in significant changes in the risk and reward industry relating to the provision of group life assurance benefits to employees.
Who's responsible
WEBThe case. In R. (on the application of Worcestershire C.C.) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2023] UKSC 31, a patient was detained in the area of Local Authority A under section 3 and that authority accepted responsibility for providing her with after-care services under s.117 of the Mental Health Act on her discharge.The …
Diversity and inclusion at Blake Morgan
WEBThe Committee is made up of our “Diversity Champions” each of whom are tasked with promoting awareness of the challenges faced by individuals within a particular category, encouraging constructive debate, and campaigning for change. Each Champion has devised and implemented lively programmes that have achieved real engagement …
Health and Safety Solicitors
WEBBlake Morgan has a critical incident protocol service for clients and offers a 24/7 advice service to deal with health and safety incidents. Our work covers all areas of health and safety advice relevant to manufacturing and distribution, with a focus on the safe use of machinery and guarding, and workplace transport management.
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