9 April 2020
How we are helping our charities and local community during the COVID-19 crisis
In these unprecedented times we think it is vitally important not to forget those organisations that will be struggling to cope with the upheaval caused by the Coronavirus. In the last few weeks we’ve worked hard to identify where the biggest need might be, especially for small charities and organisations who will be hit hardest.
8 April 2020
US and UK cybersecurity agencies publish a joint statement warning of a rise in Covid-related cybercrime
On 8 April 2020, GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre and the US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency published a joint advisory about a rise in cybercrime related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
8 April 2020
Abuse of Power of Attorney: the importance of staying vigilant in the current COVID-19 climate
The self-isolation and social distancing bought about as a result of the coronavirus pandemic leaves the elderly and incapacitated even more vulnerable to financial abuse. It is has been well reported that fraudsters are seeking to take advantage of the current situation whether via the internet, on the phone or in person but it also seems likely that this period will sadly see a rise in abuse of power of attorney by those closer to home.
7 April 2020
Coronavirus Act: updated considerations for healthcare professionals
In our previous blog, we discussed the introduction of the Coronavirus Act and how the emergency legislation impacts healthcare professionals. Understandably however, the situation is constantly evolving and the position must be regularly reassessed. With this in mind, we discuss below some of the recent, key updates impacting the healthcare workforce.
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: