Sexual harassment in the workplace
HE is the brains behind some of Hollywood’s biggest movies, but Harvey Weinstein stands accused of a catalogue of claims of sexual harassment against actresses and female employees spanning the last two decades.
Ensure your practice has a bad weather policy
MEDICAL and dental practices should have a bad weather policy to ensure they are fully prepared for any staff disruptions caused by the harsh winter weather.
Surge in tribunal claims since fees abolished
THERE has been a substantial rise in employment tribunal (ET) claims following the Supreme Court ruling that employment tribunal fees were unlawful and prevented access to justice for workers.
The importance of being flexible
IN any clinical setting, adopting too rigid an adherence to protocols can add risk. Sometimes a more flexible approach is required
April sees launch of new duty of candour provisions in Scotland
NEW duty of candour provisions in Scotland come into effect on 1 April.
Swollen leg
...The GP suspects a DVT and makes arrangements to refer Ms J to the local thrombosis clinic but there is no record of a referral made that same day...
Dementia dental guidance goes online
NEW guidelines to help dentists provide better care for patients with dementia are now available free of charge online.
Safety concerns over some online primary care providers
CARE Quality Commission inspectors have found that 43 per cent of independent online primary care services in England are not providing ‘safe’ care in accordance with relevant regulations.
Nearly four in 10 cancers preventable with lifestyle changes
OVER 37 per cent of cancers diagnosed each year in the UK could be prevented through lifestyle changes, according to new figures from Cancer Research UK.
PHE offers convincing proof on water fluoridation
A NEW report from Public Health England shows that water fluoridation helps reduce tooth decay and finds no convincing evidence of adverse health effects.