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New ICO guidance for employers processing workers’ health data

WEBPosted: 21/09/2023. At the end of August, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) released new guidance for employers on their data protection obligations when …

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Delays in cancer diagnosis due to Covid-19 pandemic: a legal …

WEBA recent study in the United Kingdom demonstrated that there is likely to be a 20% increase in cancer-related deaths over the next 12 months because of the effect of …

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Navigating the EU’s regulatory framework for medical devices

WEBThe Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC sets the regulatory framework for energy-consuming products, and minimum mandatory requirements for the energy …

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Common questions and misconceptions about the role of Deputies

WEBYes, as the roles they play are different. The job of the litigating solicitor is to deal with the claim for personal injury/clinical negligence. The job of a deputy is to …

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Cause for concern: rogue surgeons operating in private hospitals

WEBRecent news reports in The Times and The Guardian have revealed that one of Britain’s largest private health providers, Spire Healthcare, employed* a surgeon …

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The lessons to be learned across the NHS from the Lucy Letby …

WEBThe lessons to be learned across the NHS following the Lucy Letby verdict. Posted: 13/09/2023. Senior Court of Appeal judge Lady Justice Thirlwall has been …

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The practical and human cost of falls among older people

WEBFalls and fractures in older people are a costly and often preventable health issue, Public Health England (PHE) has stated. In its recently updated guidance Falls: Applying All …

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The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023

WEBOne of the requirements of the act is that registered providers must appoint a ‘health and safety’ lead who will be required to: provide advice to the responsible body …

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Penningtons Manches Cooper recognised for its wellbeing and

WEBPenningtons Manches Cooper has been announced as the winner of the employee wellbeing category at the Inspire Business Awards 2020. The human …

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Directors' Duties Role & Legal Responsibilities Penningtons …

WEBDuty to act within their powers. A director must act within the company’s constitution and exercise their powers only for the purposes for which they were granted. Most of the …

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Psychological effects following a diagnosis of Cauda Equina …

WEBCauda Equina Syndrome is a potentially devastating condition, caused by the compression, usually by a herniated spinal disc, of the nerves at the base of the …

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A question of public benefit (again)

WEBThe latest decision in Nuffield Health v London Borough of Merton [2021] once again considered the question of public benefit. However, the issue was raised in …

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Every mind matters

WEBEvery mind matters. Posted: 09/10/2019. Penningtons Manches Cooper strives to provide a working environment that promotes and supports the mental health …

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Loss of mental capacity during divorce proceedings

WEBYes. If either you or your partner lose capacity, it is still possible to proceed with divorce and financial remedy proceedings. A “litigation friend” will need to be …

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Supporting World Mental Health Day 2021

WEBPosted: 08/10/2021. Penningtons Manches Cooper is proud to support World Mental Health Day 2021. Taking place on Sunday 10 October, its aim is to raise awareness of mental …

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World Osteoporosis Day 2023

WEBOn World Osteoporosis Day 2023, we encourage people to take a moment to think about their bone health. In the UK, it is estimated that 21.9% of women and …

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More than negligence: considering claims under the Human …

WEBIn the context of a clinical negligence claim, the majority of cases will surround a breach of one of the following articles of the Human Rights Act: Article 2: …

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Prostate cancer: early testing and detection can lead to …

WEBMarch 2014 is Prostate Cancer Awareness month and much is being done to publicise the need for early detection and treatment of the disease. However, the manner of …

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applicable SOC Codes and going rates for eligible Health and …

WEBTable 3 – applicable SOC Codes and going rates for eligible Health and Education roles for those relying on a Certificate of Sponsorship assigned on or after 4 April 2024 – this …

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The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023

WEBThe Social Housing (Regulation) Bill (as it then was) was amended following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak to enact what the government has called ‘Awaab’s Law’, …

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