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UPDATE – Retention of Dental Records
On 8th April 2022 the NHS reduced its retention period for dental records from 10 years to 8 years. The email containing this update provided no explanation for the change. On 14th April 2022 we therefore did a Freedom of Information Act request to find out the reasoning behind this change. On 17th May 2022 we received a response. The NHS provided this document, setting out the reasons...Read More
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A ‘Bald’ decision by the Employment Tribunal
An Employment Tribunal has ruled that referring to a man’s baldness could amount to an act of sexual harassment. Read More
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Changes to NHS guidance on Retaining Dental Records
On 8th April 2022 the NHS announced a change to its guidance on retaining dental records following a review in early 2021. They have decided to reduce the period in which dental practices must retain patient records, which will take effect on 29th April 2022. To find out what changes the NHS has made and how you can ensure you are GDPR compliant following this change, please click on the link...Read More
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Covid-19: should dental practices still ask staff to self-isolate?
The government’s announcement on the 21st February that all Covid-19 restrictions will end on the 24th February, including the requirement for self-isolation following a positive test, raises many questions for those working in healthcare. This article considers the approach that dental practices can take to mitigate against Covid-19 and how staff should be managed now that the law has changed. Read More
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Court of Appeal rules dental associate/practice relationship not akin to employment
On 21st July 2021 the High Court handed down its decision in Rattan v Hughes, which despite dealing mainly with claims for non-delegable duty, found the practice owner was vicariously liable for the acts of its associates. The practice owner was given permission to appeal and on Friday the Court of Appeal gave its judgment on the case. In addition to finding vicarious liability was...Read More
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Employment Tribual rules Care Home Worker Not Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine
The Employment Tribunal has considered the first of a tranche of anticipated claims for unfair dismissal, as a result of businesses implementing a mandatory covid-19 vaccination policy. In this case the tribunal determined that the employee had NOT been unfairly dismissed for refusing to be vaccinated. Whilst the Respondent in this case was a nursing home for the elderly, the decision to...Read More
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