Within a few weeks of the pandemic taking hold in March 2020, concerns were already being voiced in many quarters about the use of “blanket DNACPR” decisions for groups of people, or decisions being made without discussion with residents, families…
Further to my previous briefing “Tenant protections extended and expanded”, this month has seen further changes to the possession claims regime in England and Wales for both commercial and residential properties, some of which come into force today, 21 September…
The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 20 March 2020 and, under section 82, created a moratorium on commercial landlords forfeiting business leases for non-payment of rent, which remains in place. On 23 April 2020, the government announced additional temporary…
Schools re-open this week, and the government is encouraging employees to return to the workplace. The Telegraph has quoted ministers and Government sources saying that people who work from home will be more prone to be dismissed. Employers should be mindful…
The National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care (NDG) is seeking views on revision and expansion of the seven existing Caldicott Principles in an open consultation which was launched on 25 June 2020. The NDG also proposes use of statutory powers to issue guidance…
In a move designed to assist people who are isolating or shielding due to Covid-19, the Government has announced plans to change the law to allow Wills to be witnessed virtually in England and Wales. This is a significant development…
The Government has today, 22 July 2020, published guidance on visits to care homes. This had been anticipated for some time, but in view of the delay, previous guidance had been issued by the Care Providers Association (“CPA”). The guidance has…
Many individuals and businesses have experienced unprecedented challenges due to the restrictions imposed by the UK government in response to Covid-19. Significant reductions in income and, in some cases, temporary suspensions of trading have led to cashflow crises. Thanks to…
Julia Appleton, Partner, Healthcare Providers writes about the challenges ahead for care homes and providers during the Covid-19 pandemic. This article was published in Care Home Management in its July/August 2020 edition. Click here to read the article. …
The Chancellor delivered the Summer 2020 Economic Update on 8 July 2020, announcing a number of measures to support businesses including: Job Retention Bonus Once the coronavirus job retention scheme finishes at the end of October, businesses will be able to claim…
