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Discrimination is the unequal treatment of individuals because of a protected characteristic as defined under the Equality Act 2010. This includes discrimination because of race, gender, disability and sexual orientation, to name a few. Universities and...
Adult social care providers should now be aware of the new assessment framework that was introduced by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in November 2017, following a year of consultations. The CQC published its second consultation response in October 2017...
The Professional Standards Authority (‘PSA’) for Health and Social Care oversees the nine statutory bodies that regulate health professionals in the United Kingdom and social care in England. The PSA are an independent body who are...
High profile scandals in Hollywood and Westminster have led to a flurry of disturbing tales of abuses of power, sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the working environment. Many women – and men – have chosen to speak out about...
Stephensons supports Road Safety Week , an initiative started by Brake, a road safety charity working with communities and organisations across the UK to stop the tragedy of road deaths and injuries, make streets and communities safer for...
The Professional Standards Authority (‘PSA’) for Health and Social Care oversees the nine statutory bodies that regulate health professionals in the United Kingdom and social care in England. The PSA are an independent body who are accountable...
The recent successful appeal by Dr. Brookman following his erasure from the register of medical practitioners by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal ( Brookman v General Medical Council [2017] EWHC 2400 (Admin) ), highlights the importance of addressing...
A national poll by YouGov has found that two thirds of UK workers would prefer their day to start and finish earlier than the traditional 9 to 5. The most popular choice was an 8am to 4pm day - which was selected by 25 per cent of those polled....
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the national regulator responsible for the regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare. All businesses are subject to scrutiny from the HSE including sole traders, SMEs, limited companies...
Stephensons has been made aware of a deadline for all potential claimants to join an ongoing group action for industrial disease claims. The action is brought on behalf of hundreds of ex-British Steel employees suffering from illnesses such as chronic...
New guidance has been published by the government this week to ensure that victims of domestic violence can more easily access safe long term accommodation. The guidance is subject to a ten week consultation process which will run until 5 th ...
Lung disease refers to disorders that affect the lungs which is the organ that allows us to breath. When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and delivers it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body needs oxygen to work and...
As the evenings draw in, and the nights become colder, the traditional pastime of burning Guy Fawkes on the bonfire fast approaches. Firefighters and news reporters warn us of the dangers associated with bonfires, warn us to keep pets indoors and provide...
Since allegations have been reported that a Hollywood film producer has allegedly subjected women to sexual harassment over a prolonged period of time, reports of sexual harassment generally appear to have been brought to the fore in recent media articles ...
A midwife from Leicester has been struck off for looking up the confidential medical records of friends, ex-boyfriends, neighbours and colleagues over a period of 14 years. A panel of the Nursing and Midwifery Council found that her actions were...
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation’s nationwide event ‘Lung Cancer Awareness Month’ takes place this month and staff at Stephensons are doing their bit to raise funds for the charity. We will be taking part in bake sales,...
