Questions and Answers

How do we ensure doctors’ CPD also meets the needs of others in our practice, and how have the requirements for CPD appraisal changed during the pandemic?

Ahead of next term’s recruitment round, we are reviewing our recruitment policy and procedures. Our HR admin assistant has suggested that we need to check job applicants’ social media accounts. Is this allowed?

What rights do agency workers have?

Can I dismiss an apprentice?

The CQC has developed a suite of clinical searches in partnership with Ardens. What will this mean for practice inspections and when can these be accessed?

When can rebated fuel, such as red diesel and biofuel, be used after 1 April 2022?

Is there any new guidance for assessing children at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage this year given the reforms to the framework?

What is the latest on the UK REACH consultation please?

The national data opt out deadline has been extended to 31 July 2022. What do adult social care providers need to do to comply?

An employee has been diagnosed with a mental health illness. It has been suggested that we can develop with the employee a Wellness and Recovery Action Plan to assist them at work. What is this?