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New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
Time to read article: 3 mins
On the 26 October 2024, the Government’s Worker Protection Act came into effect
requiring employers to take a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.
In this article, Croner outlines the Act’s key requirements and the steps you can take to meet these new obligations.
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Articles and features
03/12/2024
What to do with employees on zero-hours contracts
What to do with employees on zero-hours contracts
Time to read article: 4 mins
The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, is set to make some of the most significant changes to employment law in a generation, with a particular focus on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts. In this article Croner outlines what these changes are and how you can prepare for the new legislation.
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General Medical Council's workforce report 2024
Time to read article: 1 mins
Medical Protection comments on the General Medical Council’s ‘The state of medical education and practice in the UK: workforce report 2024’
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NHS healthcare managers need to be held to account
Time to read article: 1 mins
Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection commenting on the Government consultation exploring ways to ensure NHS Healthcare Managers can be held to account
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Articles and features
19/11/2024
Consent - An essential guide
Consent - An essential guide
Time to read article: 7 mins
This guide helps equip medical practitioners build understanding of issues and manage risks around patient consent, and when to contact us for help.
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Medical Protection calls for focus on accountability, wellbeing and workforce as part of Change NHS
Time to read article: 3 mins
Reforming the way doctors are held to account combined with steps to improve the provision of wellbeing services and career development opportunities for healthcare professionals should play a key role in the future direction of the healthcare system in England
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Submission to the Change NHS consultation
Time to read article: 5 mins
MPS responds to the Government's Change NHS consultation to develop a 10 Year Health Plan for England.
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NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report ‘devastating’ impact on mental health
Time to read article: 6 mins
NHS Trusts across England have been urged to ensure doctors are treated fairly and compassionately during disciplinary proceedings, as a new report reveals guidelines are often not adhered to.
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Supervising physician associates and anaesthesia associates
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, answers some of the questions we have been receiving about supervising physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).
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