The future of supported housing
The future funding of supported housing has been a question for a number of years but the proposed Local Housing Allowance (LHA) changes threaten the financial viability of many of […]
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The former Senior Judge of the Court of Protection, Denzel Lush, has today strongly stated his disapproval of Lasting Powers of Attorney
Having been the Judge of the Court of Protection for over 20 years, it is quite the condemnation of LPAs that have been increasingly advertised by the Ministry of Justice […]
Tackling Teckal decisively
The ‘Teckal test’ was best summarised as a two part test: the ‘control test’: the parent must exercise over the subsidiary a control that is equivalent to the control it […]
What is HR’s role in disciplinary and grievance cases?
Ramphal v Department for Transport Mr Ramphal was an Aviation Security Compliance Inspector for the Department for Transport. He was under investigation following the result of a random audit of […]
A guide for Academy Trusts – Persons of Significant Control (‘PSC’) Register
1. What is a PSC Register? The PSC register is a new statutory register that most UK companies and LLPs are required to keep from 6th April 2016 as a […]
Company Secretary Update (1)
Not quite as exciting as Brexit, but perhaps a welcome distraction! This quarter, the key highlights are: Register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC Register) UK Companies and LLPs have […]
The Royal College of Surgeons warning on patient consent
The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) has warned that changes must be made now so as to ensure all patients are appropriately advised and enabled to give proper, informed consent […]
“Determining your Destiny” – views from the Form Follows Function launch
First, there is now arguably £8.4bn worth of capital funding made available by government through the recent Autumn Statement for “social and affordable” housing development. Whilst there can be arguments […]
Our older people deserve high-quality care
The Care Quality Commission, the regulator for health and social care, set out very clearly what they expect from a good care home. On 10 August 2017, a new report […]
Raising awareness for cohabiting couples
Married couples or civil partners have the right for their needs to be considered by the court following the breakdown of the relationship and as such the law provides protection […]
Blindness caused by laser eye surgery
With laser eye surgery becoming more popular it is crucial people understand the small but serious risks to them and their health, as well as the many benefits. Clinicians are […]
Governance – mind the gap!
This was reflected within the Regulator’s consultation on the Regulatory Framework last May and in particular within the proposed new Governance and Financial Viability Standard (the “Standard”). The proposals contained […]