Questions and Answers

What is the NHS Long Term Plan?

What are Primary Care Networks?

A third-party fire risk assessor has recommended that all of the fire doors within our office building are upgraded by fitting intumescent strips and smoke seals. The executive board is concerned about the cost of this. Are we legally obliged to fit such strips and seals?

As part of our premises’ fire evacuation strategy, we wish to utilise a refuge whereby those requiring assistance to evacuate can remain relatively safe while awaiting the necessary assistance. Are there any specific rules and regulations regarding the design and use of refuges?

The General Medical Council (GMC) has published its latest State of Medical Education and Practice in the UK report. What does the report say about workloads and stress in the medical profession and what are its recommendations?

What is in the recently announced NHS Long Term Plan?

What is a Changing Places facility? Do buildings such as a large general practice have to have one?

We understand that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is reviewing its guidance on cochlear implants. What are the proposed changes and what will be the significance for patients?

As part of our flood risk management system I have been asked to develop health and safety procedures in the event of a flooding incident. Could you outline the issues to be considered?

I have taken on agency workers. Am I at any risk that they might become my employees?