Trading – can you avoid the tensions?
This “independence” tension can be caused by different personalities, misunderstandings or a lack of constant or consistent communication, particularly about the authority’s expectations. Strangely, this tension also manifests itself with […]
Top construction and procurement tips for 2017
1. Review your standard documentation Standard Forms of Contract You will hopefully be aware of the changes that were published for some forms in 2016, so you should review your […]
CQC consultation – providers in the spotlight
Building on the previous focus on quality and governance, the CQC has made a clear statement that the question of whether a care provider is “well-led” now extends beyond the […]
Working Time Regulations: are you really compliant with your rest periods and rest break obligations?
The Regulations apply to “workers” which includes employees, temporary workers and freelancers, but not the self-employed genuinely pursuing a business activity on their own account. The Regulations provide workers with […]
Road safety campaigner, Nazan Fennell, named Guardian Archangel by RoSPA
This award, presented at a gala dinner on 15th July, recognises the enormous efforts Nazan has made to improve road safety since her teenage daughter, Hope, died after being knocked over […]
Commissioning with Care
The light-touch regime in brief The new regime applies where commissioners have a requirement for over £625,050 of health or social services. This will probably catch most frameworks and contracts for […]
Will 2016 be a year of sweet and sour or a more balanced diet for councils?
The Secretary of State hailed the December 2015 announcement of a historic settlement for town halls, gushing about a new era of long-term financial certainty for councils and more resources […]
The Nuts and Bolts of Good Governance
So what are those nuts and bolts? We highlight some key issues for charity trustees below. Understanding your Governing Document, Duties and Responsibilities It is still the case that many […]
Using the NEC forms of contract for works and services
Why NEC? NEC standard forms of contract are increasingly being used for central and local government contracts. This is instead of other standard forms, typically JCT (for works and maintenance […]
LGPS valuation results and next steps for employers
Early estimates anticipated a rise for many employers, with some commentators estimating a £1 billion rise in contributions across all LGPS employers. Employers who are facing a rise in contribution […]
Number of ‘never events’ within the NHS remains disturbingly high
The NHS has historically been under a lot of pressure, and that pressure is increasing for several reasons. These include economic, social and political pressures. The NHS was launched in […]
Muslim Charities and Governance: a disproportionate focus?
Muslim led charities make a significant contribution to relief and development efforts worldwide, with British Muslims donating over in excess of £100 million in the month of Ramadan in recent […]