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Cyber Alert: Care providers warned to boost online security following events unfolding in Ukraine

March 8, 2022
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) continues to call upon organisations in the UK to strengthen their online defences in the wake of the Russia -Ukraine war. The NCSC –…
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Health & Safety podcast: Procurement of contractors

March 2, 2022
Welcome to our Health & Safety podcast with Napthens H&S. In this episode, Neil Hughes-Hutchings, Senior Health and Safety Consultant at Napthens Health & Safety, provides an overview of the…
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Upcoming Changes to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates from 1 April 2022

March 2, 2022
Nikita Passi, Solicitor at Napthens outlines the new rates and what businesses need to do now before 1 April 2022. The Government has announced the new National Minimum Wage (“NMW”)…
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ACAS updates bereavement advice

March 2, 2022
Alexandra Stanton, Trainee Solicitor at Napthens looks at the latest bereavement advice from ACAS aimed at helping employers handle these difficult situations in a supportive and compassionate way. In February…
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International Women’s Day – Gender Equality

March 1, 2022
With International Women’s Day fast approaching, Stephanie Wiggans, Solicitor at Napthens, encourages all employers to look at what more can be done in the workplace to support women and  to…
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Latest Social Care Monthly Highlights (Feb – Mar 2022)

March 1, 2022
The policy of the month in February was the Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure. Our team of experts have also reviewed and updated policies such as the Pets Policy and…
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‘Inspection inside out’ podcast – What does ‘Good Character’ mean?

March 1, 2022
Welcome to your new podcast,’ Inspection inside out’ by Abi Spence. Over the next few weeks, Abi will be looking at the key elements of what CQC is looking for…
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Immigration Rules Relaxed for Health and Care Workers

February 28, 2022
New rules have kicked in which means it will be quicker, cheaper and easier for social care employers to recruit eligible workers to fill vital gaps. Angela Barnes, Senior Associate…
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