Lawcast

Dawn Raids – Being prepared for the knock on the door

This podcast follows the launch of our Crisis Room app, which you can find out more about here: https://innovation.dacbeachcroft.com/crisis-app/

Wellbeing and Work Related Stress - Employer’s duties and challenges in the post pandemic environment

The Triple Aim

Discussion of the Health and Care Bill across the NHS tends to focus on the structural changes it will bring. This is of course understandable given the focus on delivery of the backlog and concerns about the impact of any reorganisation. However, in the long run, it is the statutory Triple Aim which has the greatest potential to change how the NHS works for the benefit of patients, staff and communities.

Pension Related Notifiable Events for Employers

What to do immediately after a Serious Accident in the workplace

Recent cyber developments in Ireland

M&A: Healthcare transformation drives dealmaking resurgence

In this episode of Lawcast, we look back the themes within our recent Health Adviser article, ‘ M&A: Healthcare transformation drives dealmaking resurgence ’. James Reed, partner at DACB partner specialising in domestic and cross border M&A, joint ventures and other corporate and commercial arrangements, is joined by Tim Webster, Co-Founder and Operations Director at S12 Solutions to examine how the transformation of healthcare continues to drive M&A activity....

Criminal investigations in health and social care – a shifting landscape?

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Fibromyalgia – an overview

The power of local autonomy in delivering healthcare

In this episode of Lawcast, we look back the themes within our recent Health Adviser article, ‘ The Power of Local Autonomy in Delivering Healthcare ’. Join Charlotte Burnett, DACB partner specialising in integration within the NHS and between the NHS and independent providers, and Tracey Vell, Clinical Director at Health Innovation Manchester, as they examine how local autonomy can be harnessed for the good of the local and national community....

Vehicle Hire & Damage – 2021 Reflection

Aggression and violence in the workplace - The use of body worn cameras as a control measure and the data protection issues that arise

In this episode of Lawcast, Emma Bowens, Partner in the Regulatory, Safety, Health and Environment team is joined by Darryn Hale, a Senior Associate at DAC Beachcroft who is a specialist in data protection issues, to discusses aggression and violence in the workplace, the use of body worn cameras as a control measure and the data protection issues that arise.

How to be ready for a cyber crisis

In this episode of Lawcast Partner and Head of Cyber & Data Risk Hans Allnutt talks to Senior Associate Eleanor Ludlam about the steps you can take to be ready for a cyber crisis. Together they discuss some of things they have seen managing cyber crises, as well as providing insight into best practice and the pitfalls that can be avoided.

Working with COVID

Reimagining regulation to support healthcare transformation

In this latest episode of Lawcast we are joined by Ted Baker, Chief Inspector at CQC, to discuss some of the themes covered in our latest Health Adviser article ' Regulation reimagined: Supporting transformation '. Corinne Slingo, partner at DAC Beachcroft, leads the conversation with Ted Baker to examine how the CQC is currently adapting to support healthcare transformation....

A look at food labelling and the labelling of allergens

In this latest episode of Lawcast, DAC Beachcroft's Emma Bowens, partner in the Regulatory, Safety, Health and Environment team, is joined by her colleague Rhian Greaves, a Legal Director based in our Manchester office. Together, they discuss the up-coming changes to allergen labelling requirements for some pre-packaged food, that will be introduced from 1st October 2021. They examine what is happening, why it is happening and who will be impacted.

The Impact of the Whiplash Reforms on Vehicle Hire & Damage Fraud Claims

In this latest episode of Lawcast, DAC Beachcroft experts Emma Fuller and Helen Mason look at some of the key issues raised in our latest Vehicle Hire & Damage Workshop. Primarily they examine how the predicted change in behaviours to Vehicle Damage Fraud Claims following the reforms are now being realised, and what steps can be taken now that the number of Fraud claims are on the rise.

Our changing mental health services

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, we look back at the article 'A new delivery model for mental health ' which was featured in our previous edition of Health Adviser magazine, and we examine what has been happening with mental health services since it was published. Fears over personal safety, the psychological impact of national lockdowns, and lingering uncertainty around job security have all fed into a new wave of wellbeing concerns. Our experts Gill Weatherill (partner) and Anna ...

Insurance Brokers, professional indemnity claims and risk management

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, we look at professional indemnity claims against insurance brokers and risk management measures to avoid such claims. Marcus Campbell, Head of Insurance Brokers’ E&O, and Partner, Sarah Crowther, who specialises in defending insurance brokers, speak to Stephen Mooney of idRisk, about the role of the expert witness in such cases.

Predicting the future for healthcare real estate

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, we cover one of the issues that we focused on in our latest edition of Health Adviser magazine, which explores how the future patient experience continues to change in response to global trends, such as technological evolution and the more immediate short term impacts of the pandemic. Stan Campbell, partner at DAC Beachcroft, is joined by his colleagues Andrea Proudlock, Legal Director, and Lesley Hughes, a Consultant and expert in all aspects of co...

NHS Resolution talks to DACB about the Early Notification Scheme for safer maternity care

In this latest episode of Lawcast, Ciaran Claffey, Legal Director at DAC Beachcroft is joined by Sangita Bodalia, Head of Legal (Early Notification Team) at NHS Resolution to discuss some key messages around the Early Notification Scheme, which is a key initiative to achieving safer maternity care and a key focus area for NHS Resolution.

A COVID-19 Legacy: Whistleblowing

In DAC Beachcroft's latest edition of Lawcast, partners Alex Lock, Udara Ranasinghe and associate Michael Horrocks discuss three main issues in relation to whistleblowing, including, the impact of increased health and safety concerns on whistleblowing, and the increase in applications for interim relief and what this means in practice on the ground for HR teams managing disclosures.

White Paper, White Light: the future of system leadership in healthcare

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast Mike Bell (Chair of Croydon Health Services in South London and Chair of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals in North East London) is joined by Nnenna Osuji (currently Medical Director and Deputy Chief Executive at Croydon Health Services and Joint Clinical Lead for South West London, and soon to be Chief Executive of North Middlesex University Hospital), and Ben Morrin (Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Barking, Havering and Redbrid...

DNACPR decision-making - latest on getting it right

In DAC Beachcroft's latest edition of Lawcast, Paul McGough, partner, and Jemma Gillson, Senior Associate, discuss the CQC’s recent report on ‘Do Not Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation’ (DNACPR) decisions. They examine the report’s recommendations for a more consistent, national approach to DNACPR conversations and documentation in the context of wider advance care planning, as well as an urgent need for more robust oversight of how DNACPR decisions are made.

White Paper, White Light: the importance of provider collaboratives

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, Mike Bell (Chair of Croydon Health Services in South London and Chair of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals in North East London) is joined by Ann Beasley (Chair of South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust and Vice Chair of St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), Peter Molyneux (Chair of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), and Hamza Drabu (Commercial Partner in DAC Beachcroft's health sector team)...

White Paper, White Light: the importance of place in joining up care

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, Mike Bell (Chair of Croydon Health Services in South London and Chair of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals in North East London) is joined by a range of interesting leaders from across the health sector, including Rob Walsh (Chief Exec of North East Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire CCG) and Jonathan McShane (Integrated Care Convener at City & Hackney CCG). Mike is also joined by DAC Beachcroft's partner and leg...

Comparing international approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic: UK and Israel

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, we cover one of the issues that we focused on in our latest edition of Health Adviser magazine, which compares the different national approaches to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Hamza Drabu, partner at DACB, speaks to Sam Cronin, Healthcare Innovation Manager at the UK Israel Tech Hub. They discuss comparisons between the Israel and UK approaches as healthcare systems continue to improvise and adapt to the challenges presented. Fo...

Changes to the Personal Injuries Guidelines in Ireland Part Two

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, David Kennedy, Senior Associate, John Sheehy, Partner, Sheila Reidy BL and Judge Bernard Barton, discuss the new Judicial Guidelines for Personal Injuries awards in the Republic of Ireland that are set to be introduced into law on 24th April. In this second episode of a two-part series, we discuss the expected impact of the guidelines on the Irish court system and the Personal Injuries Assessment Board. We also explore the potential impact of the re...

Changes to the Personal Injuries Guidelines in Ireland Part One

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, David Kennedy, Senior Associate, John Sheehy, Partner, Sheila Reidy BL and Judge Bernard Barton, discuss the new Judicial Guidelines for Personal Injuries awards in the Republic of Ireland that are set to be introduced into law on 24th April. In the first episode of a two-part series, we discuss how the guidelines are set to impact personal injuries claims in Ireland and how we expect they will be implemented going forward.

Comparing international approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic: UK and US

In DAC Beachcroft's latest episode of Lawcast, we cover one of the issues that we focused on in our latest edition of Health Adviser magazine, which compares the different national approaches to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Hamza Drabu, partner at DACB, speaks to Chase Spurlock, CEO and Founder of Decode Health, to discuss comparisons between the US and UK approaches as healthcare systems continue to improvise and adapt to the challenges presented. For access to all Health Ad...