Capsticks, with NHS Employers, has produced a suite of resources designed to support the NHS workforce, including podcasts and guidance. Also, see below for latest news updates and upcoming events.
Events
Mock employment tribunal event, 10am-4pm, 23 January 2019
Sign up for for Capsticks' latest event. This event will give both veterans and novices of the employment tribunal (ET) process a chance to discuss a claim with input from legal experts, refresh your skills, and observe the current approaches in ET. For those who are yet to experience an ET hearing, this is an interactive opportunity to see Solicitors, Counsel and witnesses in action in a very realistic and topical Tribunal scenario.
Latest news
Read a selection of relevant news articles from Capsticks’ website:
27/11/2018 - EAT dismisses breach of contract claim against NHS trust
15/11/2018 - New protection for NHS and emergency services staff
24/10/2018 - Employers can be legally responsible for malicious data breaches committed by employees
10/10/2018 - Employment quarterly update
26/09/2018 - Removal of travel allowance following TUPE transfer was not void
07/09/2018 - NHS Dorset CCG successfully defends judicial review of major service changes
19/07/2018 - EAT rules on holiday pay entitlement under Agenda for Change
17/07/2018 - High Court grants interim injunction preventing NHS Trust from continuing disciplinary proceedings
17/07/2018 - Sleep-in shifts and the National Minimum Wage: Mencap v Tomlinson-Blake
28/06/2018 - Court of Appeal confirms that allegations must be specific and factual to amount to protected disclosures
18/06/2018 - Access to health records - important changes to know
15/06/2018 - Supreme Court rejects appeal in Pimlico Plumbers case
11/06/2018 - Revised section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act
Podcasts
Hot topics – listen to a series of podcasts on key issues in healthcare.
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Mental health - Sean Duggan - Chief Executive of the Mental Health Network discusses the key workforce issues for the mental health sector with Rachael Heenan, senior partner at Capsticks.
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Bullying and harassment - Christina McAnea - Head of Health for Unison discusses bullying in the workplace with Martin Hamilton, partner and head of employment at Capsticks.
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Brexit - Kate Ling - Senior European Policy Manager in the NHS Confederation's European Office discusses the implications of Brexit with Martin Hamilton, partner and head of employment at Capsticks.
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Raising concerns – Dr Henrietta Hughes - National Guardian for the NHS discusses raising concerns and the role of Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) guardians with Ron Simms, employment partner at Capsticks.
Workforce of 2020 - In this series, Kelvin Cheatle, consultant at Capsticks, interviews key workforce leaders to discuss their thoughts on the NHS Workforce of 2020, including the possible impact of devolution and recruitment supply.
- Dean Royles - HR director at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Lord Norman Warner - Member of the House of Lords and former Minister of State at the Department of Health.
- Danny Mortimer - Chief executive at NHS Employers.
- Deborah Tarrant - Director of people and organisational development at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Guidance
Positive action: separating fact from fiction - Take a look at Capsticks' resource which looks at some common diversity and equality misconceptions.
Key issues for healthcare organisations - Read Capsticks' key thoughts and commentaries in response to recent health stories in the press.
GDPR frequently asked questions - The FAQs feature an explanation of key GDPR terms, what should be included in a privacy notice, how long data should be kept on file and other key questions and tips.
Getting to grips with GDPR - Everything you need to know on GDPR from data protection to contracts and training.