health – Current Awareness

Ban on advertising junk food before 9pm resurrected in the UK – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 8th, 2024 in advertising, children, food, health, media, news, regulations by sally

‘Restrictions on advertising “less heathy” food and drink on TV and online will start to apply across the UK from 1 October 2025. However, despite a recent government response confirming the draft implementation regulations, important details are still lacking for food suppliers and media companies to prepare properly for the upcoming changes, according to legal experts.’

OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Watchdog bans Huel’s ‘misleading’ advert – second times in two months – The Independent

Posted September 27th, 2024 in advertising, complaints, food, health, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘A watchdog has banned yet another advert for food supplement firm Huel for making unsubstantiated claims about the product’s health benefits and cost relative to fruits and vegetables.’

The Independent, 26th September 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Secretary of State for Justice agrees to release dying prisoner on compassionate grounds following legal challenge – No. 5 Barristers Chambers

Posted September 19th, 2024 in chambers articles, early release, health, judicial review, news, prisons, probation by sally

‘On Friday 16 August 2024, following the urgent judicial review proceedings and interim relief application brought by the Prisoners’ Advice Service, instructing Philip Rule KC and Mirren Gidda of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, the Secretary of State for Justice agreed to grant early release on compassionate grounds (‘ERCG’) to a prisoner dying of stage 4 cancer and whose prognosis is just 6 weeks or so expected left to live.’

No. 5 Barristers Chambers, 20th August 2024

Source: www.no5.com

Junk food TV ads to be banned pre-watershed in UK from October 2025 – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2024 in advertising, children, food, government departments, health, news by tracey

‘Junk food TV advertisements are to be banned from airing before the 9pm watershed as part of the government’s drive to improve public health.’

The Guardian, 12th September 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Rats, mould, damp: UK’s biggest student homes provider faces legal action over poor accommodation – The Guardian

Posted September 9th, 2024 in complaints, health, health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, news, rent, universities by tracey

‘A tenants’ rights group is fighting for justice for residents of university halls who claim health affected by conditions.’

The Guardian, 7th September 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Compensation claims over cruise norovirus outbreak – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2024 in compensation, health, holidays, news by tracey

‘A cruise operator is facing claims for refunds and compensation after hundreds of passengers were taken ill on board.’

BBC News, 3rd September 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Just Eat advert that depicted McDonald’s broke junk food code – The Guardian

Posted August 22nd, 2024 in advertising, children, codes of practice, food, health, news, standards by sally

‘An advert for the takeaway delivery service Just Eat that featured a McDonald’s burger has been banned for not taking sufficient care to ensure that it was not aimed at children under 16.’

The Guardian, 21st August 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Anatomising a disaster: The Infected Blood Inquiry – Landmark Chambers

Posted July 31st, 2024 in blood products, chambers articles, government departments, health, HIV, medical treatment, news by sally

‘After 40 years of campaigning, thousands of people affected by the infected blood scandal gathered on 20 May in Westminster Central Hall to give the chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry what can only be described as a ‘rock star’ welcome.’

Landmark Chambers, 16th July 2024

Source: landmarkchambers.co.uk

Compliance risks need to be considered to harness the power of wellness apps – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 25th, 2024 in computer programs, data protection, health, news, privacy by sally

‘With the rising popularity of wellness apps – including those for tracking menstrual cycle, sleep and physical activity – it has become critical that providers of such technology should consider both legal and regulatory compliance and their ethical obligations, legal experts have said.’

OUT-LAW.com, 24th July 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Online GP consultations have led to harm and death, investigation finds – The Guardian

Posted July 25th, 2024 in computer programs, doctors, health, inquests, news, reports by sally

‘Patients have died after describing their symptoms to a GP in an online form rather than at a face-to-face consultation, the NHS’s safety investigations body has revealed.’

The Guardian, 25th July 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Rethinking the UK’s approach to dying: lessons from an end-of-life helpline – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

Posted July 22nd, 2024 in assisted suicide, charities, health, news, reports, suicide by sally

‘The Charity Compassion in Dying has published a comprehensive and powerful report based on analysis of calls and emails received on its information line, together with a YouGov poll, outlining how talking about end of life decision-making in the United Kingdom is not currently working.’

Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 22nd July 2024

Source: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk

Hancock and Hunt failed to prepare UK for pandemic, Covid inquiry finds – The Guardian

Posted July 18th, 2024 in bereavement, coronavirus, government departments, health, inquiries, news by michael

‘The former health secretaries Jeremy Hunt and Matt Hancock have been criticised for their failure to better prepare the UK for the pandemic, in a damning first report from the Covid inquiry that calls for an overhaul in how the government prepares for civil emergencies.’

The Guardian, 18th July 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Anatomising a disaster – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted June 28th, 2024 in blood products, government departments, health, hospitals, inquiries, news, victims by sally

‘Sir Brian Langstaff delivered his final report on the infected blood scandal last month. Fiona Scolding KC, who represented over 300 victims, examines how the state failed them so badly – and the role played by lawyers and the legal system.’

Law Society's Gazette, 26th June 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

High Court allows McKenzie Friend to exercise rights of audience – Legal Futures

Posted June 27th, 2024 in contempt of court, fraud, health, imprisonment, McKenzie friends, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘A High Court judge has allowed a McKenzie Friend to exercise rights of audience in supporting a defendant facing an order that could lead to a jail sentence for contempt being activated.’

Legal Futures, 27th June 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Ads for menopause supplements banned by regulator – The Independent

Posted June 26th, 2024 in advertising, health, menopause, news, ombudsmen, women by sally

‘Ads for supplements claiming they could treat and cure menopause symptoms such as hot flushes and weight gain have been banned by the regulator.’

The Independent, 26th June 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

The Care Quality Commission’s New Inspection and Regulation Regime – Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog

Posted June 26th, 2024 in chambers articles, health, hospitals, news, ombudsmen, quality assurance, social services by sally

‘The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has implemented a new inspection and regulation regime which is pegged to enhance the regulation of health and social care services. This blog will detail the key changes, their rationale, practical applications, and any early signs of difficulties.’

Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog, 25th June 2024

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

Compensation process broken, says RAF veteran – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2024 in armed forces, compensation, complaints, health, news, ombudsmen, personal injuries by tracey

‘Any veteran who has an injury or illness as a result of service can apply for financial compensation from one of two schemes run by Veterans UK, a veterans service managed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is in place for injuries on or after 6 April 2005. Anything before, is handled by the War Pension Scheme. Veterans have long criticised both schemes. Some say they reject claims unfairly, and are slow to resolve them.’

BBC News, 25th June 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

NHS confirms patient data stolen in cyber attack – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2024 in computer crime, data protection, health, medical records, news by tracey

‘NHS England has confirmed its patient data managed by blood test management organisation Synnovis was stolen in a ransomware attack on 3 June.’

BBC News, 24th June 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Infected Blood Inquiry: lessons to be learned – Mills & Reeve

Posted June 12th, 2024 in blood products, chambers articles, government departments, health, hospitals, inquiries, news by sally

‘In the second of a series of articles on the Infected Blood Inquiry, we review the lessons to be learned to ensure we avoid complacency.’

Mills & Reeve, 11th June 2024

Source: www.mills-reeve.com

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