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From garage to unicorn – Employment law lessons for scaling tech teams
Catherine Bourne
7 April 2020
Updates to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) COVID-19 Guidance
Last week we provided you with detail on the guidance to be aware of as a manager or owner of a care/domiciliary home in light of the current pandemic. The guidance is of course changing given the nature of the outbreak, so please read on for the key updates:
6 April 2020
Testing in Testing Times: WADA Anti-Doping Guidance for Athletes in light of COVID-19
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recently issued guidance to athletes in which acknowledges the difficulties that the Covid-19 pandemic will cause, not just for athletes, but for the entire sporting community who are committed to protecting clean sport
5 April 2020
Can anyone use the designation ‘Chartered Accountant’?
It may come as a surprise to learn that anyone can use the title accountant without having any formal qualification or membership of a professional body. The use of the term ‘Chartered Accountant’ is more controversial. We examine the nuances of these designations in the current regulatory regime, when they can be used and what consequences an individual may face for any perceived misuse.
1 April 2020
Nursing and related management in the time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented period of change and rapid adjustment in UK healthcare provision. The work of frontline nurses often goes beyond pure treatment, providing care, support and regular human contact with patients. How is the tension between social distancing and nurses’ obligations to look after patients to be resolved?
31 March 2020
CQC guidance and what it means for care providers during the Coronavirus pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak is new territory, not only for care providers working on the frontline, but also for regulatory bodies. Those that are responsible for caring for vulnerable service users must now do so in an increasingly challenging environment, whilst ensuring that they comply with their professional obligations.