Questions and Answers

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?

The national data opt-out deadline has been extended to 31 July 2022. What do general practices need to do to comply with its requirements?

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?

A prospective contractor for some repair work I’m planning has suggested doing it on a “cost plus” basis. What is this, and are there any drawbacks?

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?

I am a chemical manufacturer and I have been asked by a member of the public to sell them some chemicals. It is mainly acids they would like, and they seem to have a legitimate reason for their use? Am I allowed to sell them to this member of the public?