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Uncategorised  |  22:06:17
Phase 1 of the CQC consultation: changes providers need to know about
Following on from our article in March which looked at CQC’s next stage of regulation, Nicola Cutler considers the feedback that providers have given to the first round of consultation and offers some practical guidance about what has changed as a result.
GBS awareness week
Uncategorised  |  22:06:17
North London Trust learns lessons of universal GBS testing
When it comes to the health and wellbeing of unborn children, NHS staff should be commended for their diligence and hard work. However, in the era of austerity, we are told that difficult choices must be made. It follows that the benefits of certain tests, medicines and therapies must be weighed against their cost to the tax payer.
Uncategorised  |  21:06:17
Award up for grabs for Bath’s most customer focused business
Bath businesses that take an innovative approach to service or can show particular commitment to customers and clients are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the Bath Chronicle’s Customer Service Award sponsored by the city’s largest law firm, RWK Goodman.
Uncategorised  |  16:06:17
Five ways to make divorce easier on your children
We know that children of divorced parents can be adversely affected by their parents’ behaviour during the divorce and separation process, and that it could affect their own ability to form positive adult relationships. However, US researchers have recently suggested that children of a “messy” divorce are also three times more likely to endure a lifetime of colds as adults!
lung cancer xray
Opinion  |  15:06:17
When is lung cancer connected to asbestos exposure?
It is well known that mesothelioma, an aggressive and incurable form of lung cancer, is almost always connected to exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma can develop after even low levels of exposure to asbestos. However there are a number of other types of lung cancer where the connection to asbestos is not as clear cut.
Equally splitting a watermelon
Uncategorised  |  15:06:17
Has the ‘equal split principle’ on divorce changed?
This week a city trader won her appeal to cut her divorce payment to her ex after a short marriage. We look at how this may affect future divorce settlements and decisions about asset splitting.
Uncategorised  |  15:06:17
RWK Goodman raises over £67,700 for charity
We are proud to announce that we have raised £67,705.53 for our charities of choice over the last two years. Dorothy House Hospice Care in Bath, Prospect Hospice in Swindon and Yellow Submarine in...
Cows in the field
Opinion  |  15:06:17
Are cow attacks becoming more common?
Every now and again, we see a high profile case in the news, where a walker has been killed or seriously injured by cows. This news may be a shock for most of the country but, sadly, given my role as a solicitor representing people who have been injured or killed by animals, this type of incident is not uncommon.
Uncategorised  |  15:06:17
Are multiple choice tests discriminatory?
In May, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld the decision of an Employment Tribunal - that a job applicant with Asperger's suffered indirect disability discrimination when she had to complete a multiple choice test after the prospective employer had failed to make reasonable adjustments.
Opinion  |  14:06:17
Firming up ‘handshake’ agreements – commercial lettings on farms and estates
It is common for landowners to agree to lease part of their property for non-agricultural purposes, most commonly for storage or lock ups. Often such agreements are simply “hand-shake” agreements made verbally or informally based on an established good relationship. A long commercial agreement will rarely be necessary in these circumstances but a straightforward lease can be useful to record the basics and avoid disputes.
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Uncategorised  |  13:06:17
Double celebration for RWK Goodman as awards shortlist is revealed
The merger which created UK Top 100 law firm RWK Goodman, together with the sale of the firm’s client Higos Holdings Limited to Global Risk Partners (GRP), are among the deals to have been shortlisted for a prestigious regional business award.
Challenging CQC reports
Uncategorised  |  09:06:17
Challenging CQC reports: a guide to success
Since the introduction of the Fundamental Standards and Ratings System in April 2015, it is clear that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is taking a firmer approach to inspections and regulation. Unsurprisingly we have seen a corresponding increase in the number of enquiries received from providers who wish to challenge the contents of their report. Here are my top tips on how to succeed with a challenge.
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