The Provider Selection Regime came into force on 1 January 2024, fundamentally changing the way in which the NHS (including ICBs, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts) and some other commissioners, in

The provision of quality care within adult social services stands at a critical juncture, facing an unprecedented challenge due to a myriad of factors. The primary issue being the sheer demand for car

In December 2022, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to undertake an independent review (the review) of the disagreements that...

After nearly two years of anticipation and two consultations, the draft Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR) have been published and are expected to come into...

Welcome to our latest Newsletter of 2023, detailing everything you need to know about the latest operational and corporate legal news and updates.
In this newsletter, we will be covering issues surrou

The management of food and/or fluid refusal in a prison setting can be particularly complex because of difficulties establishing the individual’s motivation; does it arise from a mental disorder...

Last week we provided an update to confirm that after nearly two years of anticipation and two consultation exercises, the draft Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023...

When a person dies in prison custody the Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) will investigate that person’s death, irrespective of how they died. It might be a natural cause death...

The decision in Carr v G4S has potential implications for private contractors operating in the prison setting. The ruling suggests that Article 2 of the Human Rights Act 1998 may well apply to...

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) provides a framework for making health and social care decisions for people who lack capacity to make a decision about their own care. It applies to everyone aged...

The healthcare landscape is facing several profound issues including increasing demand and cost, workforce pressures and effective utilisation of new technology and data. In the face of these...