Questions and Answers

Some of our service users were given tablets or similar devices during the pandemic but they can’t and don’t use them. Should we be helping them?

How can our cervical screening programme be more accessible to trans people?

I am a supplier of chemicals and one of my products contains hydrochloric acid. Is it true that I must check the age of the person I am supplying this acid to?

I’ve heard that when CQC inspections pick up again they will be focusing on oral health. What will they be looking at?

I saw in a recent eAlert that five substances have been added to the Authorisation list. I am based in the UK and only supply in England; must I take any action on these five substances?

What is the Government doing to improve mental health in children and young people?

What does the data show about mental health in children and young people?

I’m told I need to appoint an “Employer’s Agent” for my project. What is that and what do they do?

I need staff to come into work over the May bank holiday. I do not recognise a trade union so there is no collective agreement to this effect. Can I force the staff to work on any bank holiday?

My staff do not have the entitlement to leave on bank holidays written into their contracts. This year I wish the business to close for a week over a bank holiday period.  How should I go about this?