The Health White Paper - A revolution for the better?

On Monday 12 July 2010 the new Coalition Government published its first White Paper on Health.

£4.3 million compensation for an 'unfair' dismissal

The Court of Appeal decision in Edwards v Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust will be of particular concern for employers with contractual disciplinary and grievance procedures – most notably the NHS and other public sector employers.

Purdah - Changes to general election guidance

The announcement of the general election on 6th April 2010 marked the start of the purdah period and the publication of the new Cabinet Office General Election 2010 Guidance.

They fought the law...

The judgment of the Administrative Court in R (Unison) v Monitor addresses the question of how much income NHS Foundation Trusts are able to generate from non-NHS activities, where that income is ultimately derived from charges paid by private patients.

Paying your patient

This is a reminder that the deadline for responses to the Department of Health's consultation paper entitled 'Direct Payments For Health Care - A Consultation on Proposals for Regulations and Guidance' is 8 January 2010.

Needles and herbs

The Department of Health has taken further steps in assessing whether to extend regulation to a broader range of professional and occupational groups working in the healthcare sector.

NHS Foundation Trusts - buying a return ticket: new proposals for de-authorisation

On 27 July 2009, the Department of Health launched a consultation on introducing new legislation allowing for the de-authorisation of a NHS Foundation Trust.

Extending professional and occupational regulation for healthcare services

In February 2007 the Government published a White Paper entitled "Trust, Assurance and Safety - The Regulation of Health Professionals in the 21st Century."

Carbon Reduction Commitment - the basics

The Carbon Reduction Commitment is a mandatory emissions trading scheme. To be introduced under powers taken in the Climate Change Act 2008 its twin aims are to improve energy efficiency and reduce the UK's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Monitor strengthens the hand of the NHS Co-operation and Competition Panel

In January 2009, the Co-operation and Competition Panel for NHS-funded services opened for business. The panel will investigate and advise the Secretary of State for Health and Monitor on potential competition breaches.

Litigation survival guide - part 4. Winding-up your corporate debtor

The threat of insolvency proceedings against a corporate debtor can greatly assist a creditor's primary objective of getting paid, preferably in advance of everyone else.

Decision on application of private charges cap

On 12 December 2008 Monitor, the independent regulator for NHS Foundation Trusts (FTs), published its decision on the interpretation and application of the private charges cap.

Department of Health publishes guidance on the duty of NHS bodies to involve service users

Important changes to the arrangements for patient and public involvement in the provision of health services under the NHS came into force on 3 November 2008.

OFT refers Patientline/Premier merger to Competition Commission

In July 2008, Hospedia Limited announced plans for "an exciting overhaul of the UK's bedside hospital entertainment and telephony industry" following its rescue of Patientline UK Limited from administration.

Public involvement and consultation about health services

On 14 September 2008, the Secretary of State for Health made the National Health Service (Directions by Strategic Health Authorities to Primary Care Trusts Regarding Arrangements for Involvement) Regulations 2008 (the Regulations).

Public involvement and consultation about health services

Private charges consultation closes

Monitor's consultation on the application of the private charges cap to NHS foundation trusts (FTs) closed at the beginning of this week.

Maternity leave and pension contributions

Rules covering non-cash benefits will change this year for pregnant employees with a childbirth expectance week of 5 October 2008 or later.

Everyone is created equal (but some are more equal than others). Latest developments in discrimination law

The courts and tribunals have been busy as ever, delivering decisions in discrimination cases.

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to: health minister accuses GPs of cartel activity

Department of Health publishes key guidance documents for commissioners

In May 2008, the Department of Health published the PCT Procurement Guide and Framework for Managing Choice, Cooperation and Competition. Read Wragge & Co's expert advice and comment on what this new guide could mean.

Immigration update

Wragge & Co's legal experts bring you the latest immigration news.

Employment legislation diary - 2008 and beyond

Public involvement and consultation about health services

The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 received Royal Assent and became law on 30 October 2007.

CDM Regulations: compliance with mobilisation provisions

HM Treasury announces reform of Government Procurement