Covid and employment law: latest updates
READ the latest advice on Covid-related employment law issues, including self-isolation rules, holidays and staff vaccination.
Ask the Expert: Flexible working request
One of our receptionists has asked to reduce her days in the practice from five to three to allow her more time to care for her elderly mother. How do we respond?
Case study: “Banter” or discrimination?
THIS case considers whether comments made between employees amounts to "banter" or harassment?
HR Alert: One of my employees is pregnant – what do we both need to do?
Pregnancy can be an exciting but also anxious time for an employee and there are certain obligations to ensure that they receive the correct leave and pay.
DILEMMA: Do I accept a “Friend” request from a patient?
I am on Facebook and recently received a Friend request from a patient. Is it okay to accept?
Rise in treatments for eating disorders
THE number of young people receiving treatment for eating disorders between April and December of 2021 increased by a quarter from the same period last year and by a third before the pandemic began, according to NHS figures.
Research reveals ethnic disparities in cancer rates
ANALYSIS by Cancer Research UK has revealed that white people in England are more than twice as likely to get some types of cancer, including melanoma skin cancer, oesophageal, bladder and lung cancers compared with people from Black, Asian or Mixed ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
MDDUS comments on GMC report into deaths during investigations
MDDUS comments on the publication of the General Medical Council’s report on the number of doctors who have died during investigations.
Advice on clinicians refusing Covid-19 vaccination
Proposed mandatory vaccination in England may now be off - but what needs to be considered when healthcare professionals decline the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine?
April 2022 planned “go live” for patient access to online records
PATIENTS in England with the NHS App or other online accounts are to be provided digital access from April 2022 to all new entries in their GP health records. April 2022 “go live” for patient access to online records. Practices should be prepared.