COVID-19 Archives

Mandatory vaccinations for frontline health and care staff

Posted on November 12, 2021 (November 12, 2021) by Luke Hartnell

On 9th September 2021 the Department for Health and Social Care launched a consultation, the results of which were published on 9th November 2021. The Government has decided that they will be introducing regulations to only allow providers of CQC-regulated activities to deploy individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to roles where they interact with patients and service users, unless exempt.

Government Consultation: Should it be mandatory for care home staff with older residents to be vaccinated against COVID-19?

Posted on May 11, 2021 (May 12, 2021) by Luke Hartnell

On 14 April 2021 the Department for Health and Social Care launched a consultation, ending on Friday 21 May 2021, on whether or not the Government should make it mandatory for staff in care homes caring for older adults to have received their COVID-19 vaccination.

AGM Deadline Extension

Posted on September 28, 2020 (September 28, 2020) by Dan Jones

Regulations come into force on 29 September 2020, extending the temporary arrangements for AGMs of companies and CBSs.

High Court judgment on Business Interruption Insurance

Posted on September 18, 2020 (September 18, 2020) by Dan Jones

The High Court issued a major judgment on 15 September, the effect of which is to provide a direction to insurers to consider claims payments to businesses who held business interruption insurance and were forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.