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 […]
The New Public Contracts Paperchase – it’s complicated!
The SME-supporting legislation in Part 4 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 incorporates the recommendations of Lord Young in his three reports for Government on improving SME success on winning […]
NHS investigations are letting down families
All hospitals are under an obligation to investigate serious incidents in their hospitals. The purpose is to learn from the mistakes in order to prevent recurrence and so protect patient […]
Ten things to do before you call your divorce lawyer
Decide if your marriage is really over or if you’re just coming to find out more. Would you benefit from going to Relate? How will you pay for the initial […]
BIS Consultation could lead to procurement challenge risks
In a consultation paper issued in early March, and giving only a month for responses, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) consulted on proposals for any company wishing […]