by Sam | 11 Jul 2014 | Education & Children's Services, Local Government
This week, the Cabinet Office published the results from a survey of heads of local authority youth services. Of the 97 councils that responded to the Cabinet Office survey, only 41 said the Education and Inspections Act (1996) statutory guidance plays a role “all of...
by Sam | 10 Jul 2014 | Employment
The Daily Post reports that Health Minister Mark Drakeford has revealed all staff in the NHS in Wales will be paid at least the living wage of £7.65 an hour. The guarantee – above the national Minimum Wage of £6.31 – will come into force from September...
by Sam | 10 Jul 2014 | Uncategorized
The Department of Health is seeking views on proposed changes to the Mental Health Act (1983) Code of Practice. The Code guides health practitioners’ decisions, protects patients’ rights and ensures that the Mental Health Act is properly followed. It also gives advice...
by Sam | 10 Jul 2014 | Data
The Times reports on evidence by the Nuffield Trust showing that hospitals were facing a debt of £100 million in 2013-2014, with overall hospital finances worsening by £1 billion, if Government bailouts are taken into account. At the same time, a poll of NHS managers...
by Sam | 10 Jul 2014 | Uncategorized
The Times reports that the NHS has seen a rise in negligence claims, which has resulted in outstanding liabilities of £25.6 billion, an increase of 13% in a year. The increase has largely been attributed to more people making claims and increased payouts, driven in...
