All Legal articles – Page 18
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NewsRush to meet election promise risks hospital rebuild ‘disaster zone’
A major hospital rebuild may become a ‘disaster zone’ because of a rush to meet the government’s election promise to deliver new facilities quickly, a Conservative MP has warned.
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HSJ LocalMaternity service ‘inadequate’ after six babies starved of oxygen
Maternity services at an Essex hospital have been rated ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission, after babies were starved of oxygen and put at risk of permanent brain damage.
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NewsCare assessments return spells ‘total mess’ and years of litigation
The decision to restart continuing healthcare assessments could result in a “total mess” and years of litigation against NHS commissioners, national leaders have been warned.
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NewsHMRC strengthens grip on NHS tax bills after trust’s legal challenge fails
The NHS could face stronger enforcement over wrongly VAT claims after a foundation trust lost an unusual legal battle with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.
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NewsGovernment to give NHS staff ‘difficult’ pension choice
NHS Pension Scheme members face ‘difficult’ decisions over their benefits under government proposals to fix ‘unlawful’ discrimination in public sector schemes.
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HSJ LocalTop trust wins £14m court battle with HMRC
Judges have thrown out an appeal by HMRC over £14m claimed by the NHS in a case described as “highly unusual”.
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NewsExclusive: No 10 tells Hancock ‘wait until 2021’ for NHS law change
Major health legislation to give government a tighter grip on the NHS is now very unlikely to reach Parliament this year, after a move to rapidly pass a bill this summer by health secretary Matt Hancock was rejected by No 10, HSJ understands.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Time to unmute the patient voice
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by integration senior correspondent, Sharon Brennan
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HSJ LocalCoroner orders closer working between five trusts after prisoner’s death
Five NHS trusts in the South West have been ordered to make immediate improvements after the death of a 20-year-old prisoner who needed healthcare.
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CommentA difficult balancing act lies ahead for Matt Hancock
About to complete two years at the DHSC this week, Matt Hancock’s in-tray for the third year looks particularly challenging in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Richard Sloggett
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Legislation back on the table
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by integration senior correspondent Sharon Brennan.
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NewsExclusive: Almost half ICS leaders want full legal powers
Nearly half of ICS and STP leaders now want systems to become “statutory integrated authorities”, while the vast majority want regulation to be rolled back, according to new poll results shared with HSJ.
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NewsDecision to end shielding for 2 million at ‘high risk’ confirmed
The government has confirmed the “shielding” programme for 2 million people at high risk from coronavirus will finish at the end of July, as revealed by HSJ last week.
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NewsTrust unfairly dismissed staff member after ‘hatchet job’
A trust chief executive ‘inexplicably’ became involved in the case of a member of staff which ended in their dismissal after a ‘hatchet job’ disciplinary process, an employment tribunal has ruled.
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HSJ PartnersDeploying technology to enhance legal compliance of the MCA
Paul Wilkins explores the scope of digital technology in helping to protect the human rights of the most vulnerable in society
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HSJ InteractiveTelemedicine – clinical negligence considerations
Clinical negligence claims are often built upon a lack of adequate documentation of what was said and allegations that patients have not been properly counselled about risks and alternatives. Elizabeth Thomas explores what this means for the increasingly significant role of telemedicine and the steps which can go a long ...
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CommentWhat is the purpose of commissioners now?
Focusing on the population and the long-term planning mind-set for improving outcomes is what commissioners can bring to the table in times like these, writes Leeds CCG chief executive Tim Ryley.
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: Sir David’s journey
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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HSJ InteractiveAdvance care planning – a difficult path to tread?
Advance care planning which is patient specific will not only ensure it acts as a protector of patients’ rights and wishes, but will also be a shield for clinicians against complaint or claim and is an essential tool for providers in ensuring a comprehensive service. Helen Claridge explains