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Clarity on MHPS capability proceedings
25/09/2014
In a decision which has been widely welcomed by those applying the 'Maintaining High Professional Standards in the Modern NHS'...
Recruitment agency fee disputes
16/09/2014
Agency fee disputes are common within the recruitment sector, often caused by a lack of understanding and/or awareness of the...
Court guidance on obstetric cases for patients with mental disorder,...
04/09/2014
There are an increasing number of applications to the Court of Protection concerning pregnant women where there is a concern about...
Strategic Estates Partnerships – Maximising value from your NHS Estate
05/08/2014
Strategic Estates Partnerships – Maximising value from your NHS Estate
Bevan Brittan byte size procurement update 9
19/06/2014
Permitted Changes to existing contracts and framework agreements
Bevan Brittan byte size procurement update 3
09/05/2014
Statutory time limits under the Public Sector Directive 2014/24/EU part 2 - Competitive Dialogue Procedure and Competitive...
Ancient rights - modern problems: mines and minerals registrations
08/04/2014
If you asked the average person in the street whether rights dating back to the Lords of the Manor are relevant today, they would...
Deprivation of liberty – What does the landmark judgment in Cheshire...
20/03/2014
The Supreme Courthanded down itslandmark judgment in the cases of P v Cheshire West and Chester Council; P & Q (aka MIG and...
Avoiding increased risk on dismissal procedures
27/02/2014
Avoiding increased risk on dismissal procedures
The scope of the Court of Protection and potential judicial review...
12/02/2014
The scope of the Court of Protection and potential judicial review proceedings
Who pays? Responsibility for commissioning and funding mental health...
12/02/2014
Section 117(1) and (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 imposes a duty on CCGs and local authorities, in co-operation with relevant...
Changes to defamation law from 1 January 2014
05/12/2013
The Defamation Act 2013 is due to come fully into force on 1 January 2014. This note highlights the provisions that are most...
Reasonable adjustments - Q&A
28/11/2013
Bevan Brittan's employment team regularly advises on a range of issues relating to equalities, and we have been dealing with...
Was there a winner at Aintree?
06/11/2013
On 30 October 2013, the Supreme Court handed down its first judgment on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and in doing so gave some...