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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
11 October 2016
Legal update: Court confirms need for interim suspension order in a public interest case
NH and General Medical Council [2016] EWHC 2348 (Admin)
This case concerns the application of the doctor, NH, for the Court to terminate an interim suspension imposed by the Interim Orders Tribunal (IOT) of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS).
7 October 2016
Redundancy – What to do when you get that call…
With the current economic climate characterised by post-Brexit uncertainty, the prospect of redundancy is becoming an increasing reality as many businesses consider scaling down or moving their UK bases abroad. But what exactly is redundancy? And what should a diligent employee do when they receive that phone call or email initiating the redundancy process?
30 September 2016
Successful lawsuit may increase the scope for challenging CQC ratings
Last month, SSP Health Limited (SSP), a service provider operating GP practices in England, won a judicial review challenge in the High Court against the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The case concerned the fairness of the CQC's complaints procedure and as a result the CQC is said to be considering the recommendations made by the Judge.
21 September 2016
High Court awards costs against General Dental Council and dentist in PSA appeal
Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care v the General Dental Council and AB [2016] EWHC 2154 (Admin)
23 August 2016
When tooth whitening is beyond the pale
The tooth whitening industry continues to grow in the UK, thanks in part to celebrity culture. As a result, targeting and eradicating practitioners undertaking illegal tooth whitening continues to remain a key focus for the General Dental Council (GDC). The GDC is the statutory body responsible for regulating the dental profession. Just a cursory scan of their website reveals that there have been seven successful prosecutions between June and August of this year alone.