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Equality Act implementation update
The Government has announced that the "vast majority" of the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 will come into force on 1 October 2010.
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The Government has announced that the "vast majority" of the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 will come into force on 1 October 2010.
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US Citizen's beware your tax obligations
HIRE Act gives additional tax reporting requirements to US citizens outside the US.
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HIRE Act gives additional tax reporting requirements to US citizens outside the US.
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NEWS: Care Quality Commission Regulations on Social Care
The Care Quality Commission has introduced a new registration system for all NHS trusts, adult social care providers and independent healthcare providers in England. As of April 2010, providers will be required to register with the Commission under a coherent framework that aligns the regulation of health and adult social care across public and independent sectors in a single system. The stated aim of this new system is "that people can expect services to meet essential standards of quality, to protect their safety and to respect their dignity and rights wherever care is provided, wherever they live".
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The Care Quality Commission has introduced a new registration system for all NHS trusts, adult social care providers and independent healthcare providers in England. As of April 2010, providers will be required to register with the Commission under a coherent framework that aligns the regulation of health and adult social care across public and independent sectors in a single system. The stated aim of this new system is "that people can expect services to meet essential standards of quality, to protect their safety and to respect their dignity and rights wherever care is provided, wherever they live".
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Case Commentary: Kulkarni and G v X (School Governors)
In Kulkarni v Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust the Appellant (‘K’), appealed against a decision of the High Court upholding the right of the Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (‘the Trust’) to deny him legal representation during a Trust disciplinary hearing.
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In Kulkarni v Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust the Appellant (‘K’), appealed against a decision of the High Court upholding the right of the Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (‘the Trust’) to deny him legal representation during a Trust disciplinary hearing.
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Regulatory function of the Hearing Aid Council transferred to the Health Professions Council
The Hearing Aid Council (‘HAC’) was established in 1968 by the Hearing Aid Council Act, making it one of the oldest healthcare regulators. After 42 years the HAC transferred its regulatory functions to the Health Professions Council (‘HPC’) on 1 April 2010 and ceased to have regulatory powers on 31 March 2010. Chris Whalley looks at the implications the transfer will have on the regulation of hearing aid Dispensers.
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The Hearing Aid Council (‘HAC’) was established in 1968 by the Hearing Aid Council Act, making it one of the oldest healthcare regulators. After 42 years the HAC transferred its regulatory functions to the Health Professions Council (‘HPC’) on 1 April 2010 and ceased to have regulatory powers on 31 March 2010. Chris Whalley looks at the implications the transfer will have on the regulation of hearing aid Dispensers.
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Spotlight on CPD – evidence of a regulatory gear change?
Attitudes to Continuing Professional Development (‘CPD’), on the part of both regulators and those who are regulated, have been changing. At times regarded with a degree of ambivalence, or, at most, an exercise in ‘box ticking’, compliance with CPD requirements is moving rapidly up the regulatory agenda. A recent decision of the Disciplinary Tribunal Panel of the Institute of Actuaries underlines this point.
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Attitudes to Continuing Professional Development (‘CPD’), on the part of both regulators and those who are regulated, have been changing. At times regarded with a degree of ambivalence, or, at most, an exercise in ‘box ticking’, compliance with CPD requirements is moving rapidly up the regulatory agenda. A recent decision of the Disciplinary Tribunal Panel of the Institute of Actuaries underlines this point.
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Health and Equality
In recent years, regulators have been criticised for placing barriers in the way of disabled people. Good health is a requirement for entry into the professions and ill health can be a ground for finding impairment of fitness to practise. Whilst these requirements might not directly prohibit qualified people from applying, they might foster the perception that disabled people are unwelcome. This article considers recent developments in this area.
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In recent years, regulators have been criticised for placing barriers in the way of disabled people. Good health is a requirement for entry into the professions and ill health can be a ground for finding impairment of fitness to practise. Whilst these requirements might not directly prohibit qualified people from applying, they might foster the perception that disabled people are unwelcome. This article considers recent developments in this area.
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Rebalancing the Licensing Act
In our September 2009 edition of the Regulator, Melinka Berridge discussed the implications of the proposed Code of Practice for Alcohol Retailers ('the Code') on the Licensed Trade and Local Authorities. Here she reviews and comments upon the controversial developments in licensing reform that have been proposed by the Coalition Government.
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In our September 2009 edition of the Regulator, Melinka Berridge discussed the implications of the proposed Code of Practice for Alcohol Retailers ('the Code') on the Licensed Trade and Local Authorities. Here she reviews and comments upon the controversial developments in licensing reform that have been proposed by the Coalition Government.
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The Regulator - August 2010
This edition includes a discussion of the health requirements for people working in the regulated professions, a review of the development in licensing reform, an assessment of the changing attitudes of regulators to CPD and a review of the transfer of the regulatory function of the Hearing Aid Council to the Health Professions Council.
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This edition includes a discussion of the health requirements for people working in the regulated professions, a review of the development in licensing reform, an assessment of the changing attitudes of regulators to CPD and a review of the transfer of the regulatory function of the Hearing Aid Council to the Health Professions Council.
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Corporate & Commercial Update
The Bribery Act - short-term gain, long-term pain
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The Bribery Act - short-term gain, long-term pain
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