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Judge tells CQC to reconsider inspection report and rating due to “real possibility” of bias

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Corporate and commercial law
In a recent case the judge ordered the CQC to reconsider an inspection report and rating due to the apparent bias of an inspector. This shows a way to challenge inspection reports, ratings and enforcement action against care homes, even though the case involved private hospitals.

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Landowning issues in lockdown

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We know that COVID-19 has led to an intensified use of green spaces. Whilst public rights of way were largely able to cope with the increased footfall in the first lockdown, the onset of winter weather has caused many to deteriorate.

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Lauren Smart Associate

Lauren Smart

Associate

Taunton
Lauren deals with all aspects of estate administration work, dealing with both taxable and non-taxable estates.
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – Part 1

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Property litigation
As anticipated, the proposed ban on leasehold houses was a late addition to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (‘the Bill’).

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Long overdue guidelines on neuro-rehabilitation welcomed

Long overdue guidelines on neuro-rehabilitation welcomed
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We have seen major advances in acute medical care for those with severe traumatic and neurological injuries over the last 20 years, or…

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Louise Rogers - Employment & HR Solicitor - Manchester

Louise Rogers

Partner

Manchester
Louise is a Partner in Clarke Willmott’s Manchester Employment team and provides employers/HR professionals and senior executives with strategic advice and support in relation to all aspects of employment law.
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Mandatory vaccinations for care home staff

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Parliament has approved the new Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (Regulations) which makes it mandatory for any individual working in a care home to be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus.

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Matthew Bown

Senior Associate

Manchester
Matthew has derived experience from prior roles both in private practice and in-house within the social housing sector. Matthew was most recently lead housing management solicitor in an in-house legal team for a large registered provider of social housing.
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Medical negligence

Medical negligence
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is when a medical or healthcare professional fails to provide treatment at the standard considered reasonable for their experience and specialism; they fail in their ‘duty of care’ – with life changing consequences for the patient. This is usually by doing something they shouldn’t have or not doing something they should have.

So, if you or a loved one believe you’ve come to serious harm at the hands of a surgeon, doctor, midwife, GP, optician or any other healthcare professional, you could be due compensation.

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