Thu, 15 January 2009  Views from the dark side - a look at why providers and regulators struggle to manage vulnerable adult protection effectively. This podcast is a broadcast of a seminar that Andrew Dawson gave at the Action on Elder Abuse Conference in 12 January 2009. The presentation was given with slides - as you'll hear. If you'd like copies of the slides please email andrew.dawson@brunswicks.eu and request them! copyright Brunswicks LLP 2009
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Tue, 23 December 2008 Scrutiny - What is it and why is it important? Parliament has engaged in scrutiny for years through its Select Committees. Local Authorities are meant to be doing the same thing - and should have been doing so since 2001 - however performance has been patchy to say this. Scrutiny sheds light in dark corners - in places where, often generating publicity is enough to have things changed - it is the power of embarassment. copyright Brunswicks LLP 2008 Comments[0] |
Wed, 6 August 2008  Dealing with false allegations of child abuse - the initial stages In this podcast Paul Watson draws on his years of practice to discuss the initial stages of a child abuse investigation from the stand point of the criminal law and what anyone facing such allegations will face. We do appreciate that this is a very emotive subject - and the matter is dealt with sympathetically and with respect for all involved. copyright Brunswicks LLP 2008 Direct download: 080806InvstChldAbsfalsePAW.mp3 Category: Managing Regulatory Investigations -- posted at: 6:12 AM Comments[0] |
Mon, 10 March 2008 Work Related Stress Part 2 This podcast considers in particular the HSE's published guidance on managing work related stress as well as briefly discussing the criminal and civil sanctions for not doing enough in your wok place to manage the risks of it arising. It is worth listening to Work Related Stress Part 1 - Jen's Story before listening to this podcast. Useful sources - www.hse.gov.uk/stress The copyright in this Podcast and its associated information and description belongs to Brunswicks LLP 2008 Direct download: 080310_Work_Related_Stress_2.mp3 Category: Health and Safety -- posted at: 11:42 AM Comments[0] |
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Fri, 9 November 2007  The Health and Safety Commission and Institute of Directors have just published a guidance document entitled Leading Health and Safety at Work. This guidance is an absolute must read, must mark, must learn and inwardly digest and apply for all in senior management. Andrew Dawson takes you through the guidance and points out its likely crucial role in future prosecutions of companies and senior management. Even the comments on the back of the document point to its use in court proceedings in future - so don't say you haven't been warned. The document has been given the reference number INDG417 - if you search against that number you'll find the guidance straight away. It is a good idea to download the guidance and have it in front of you as Andrew takes you through it. copyright Brunswicks LLP 2007 Direct download: 071109_Leadership_in_Health_and_Safety.mp3 Category: Health and Safety -- posted at: 7:02 AM Comments[0] |
Fri, 14 September 2007 2007-09-14 Work Related Stress Part 1 This podcast has been in production along time - you may notice some older references in the broadcast - just because there is so much to say. Having finally grasped the nettle and get it out I have decided to break this podcast down into chunks. This first one is a description of the condition and some real insight into the condition in my interview with Jenny. I'll look into the law and guidance on another occasion! Copyright Brunswicks LLP 2007 Brunswicks LLP, 56 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead. CH41 5AS England tel 0870 766 8400 switchboard tel 07855 855 588 24/7 Crisis Intervention Line
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Mon, 18 June 2007 So far as is reasonably practicable... in defence of the common law. For the last 10 years the EU Commission has claimed that the qualification "so far as is reasonably practicable" that applies to the general duties in health and safety law meant that the UK had failed properly to implement European Directive 89/391/EEC into UK law where no such qualifying phraseology could be found. On 14 June 2007 the European Court of Justice ruled on this issue and found in favour of the UK government. This legal challenge has at its heart the fundamental differences between the Code Napoleon style of legislating which prevails accross the EU where laws are expressed in absolutes but the court applying them can moderate them to ensure reasonableness and proportionality and the common law system where the courts must apply the law as it is written. This difference of approach also perhaps lies at the heart of the UK's gold plating of EU directives - where we apply law written in absolute terms absolutely without taking cognisance of that those applying Code Napoleon principles would expect inherent flexibility of approach in their courts. By the way who seems to have the safest workforce in Europe... copyright Brunswicks LLP 2007 contact andrew.dawson@brunswicks.eu tel 0870 766 8400 Direct download: 070618_so_far_as_is_reasonably_practicable.mp3 Category: Health and Safety -- posted at: 1:25 PM Comments[0] |
Fri, 8 June 2007  Looking to the Future - published 8 June 2007 This is a recording of a presentation Keith Lewin gave in Suffolk earlier this year. He was asked to consider what were the likley changes that would have impact on the Health and Social Care Sector in the months and years ahead. If you would like a copy of Keith's script please send an email to info@brunswicks.eu copyright Brunswicks LLP 2007 Brunswicks LLP national switchboard telephone number 0870 766 8400 24/7 Crisis Response telephone number 07855 855588 reg. office 56 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead CH41 5AS England web: www.brunswicks.eu Direct download: 070608Looking_into_the_Future.mp3 Category: Health & Social Care -- posted at: 8:35 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 20 February 2007 In this podcast Andrew Dawson interviews Chris Howard from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service about the changes in fire safety law brought about by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In this wide ranging discussion the effects of making a "responsible person" responsible for undertaking a fire risk assessment is discussed along with the cultural changes both this and the way in which the Fire Service will audit performance. The discussion also talks about the challenges posedby muti-owned and occupied buildings. The Georgian splendour that is Hamilton Square, Birkenhead is used as the example. Useful links - www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20051541.htm for the RRO. www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1162101 for Department of Communities and Local Government's portal to fire safety law for business. If you link to our web-site www.brunswicks.eu we've posted a blank Fire and Rescue Service audit form on the relevant podcast page. Contacts: Andrew Dawson tel 0870 766 8400 ; email info@brunswicks.eu 24 hour crisis response 07855 855588 copyright Brunswicks LLP 2007 Comments[0] |
Tue, 23 January 2007  My dad's bigger than yours. Posted 23 January 2007 This podcast reproduces a presentation that Keith Lewin made to the Lincolnshire Care Association in October 2006 commenting in particular upon the changes in health and social care law that enable CSCI to demand action plans from care providers. He also talks about the vexed question of fee transparency for in the sector and the downward pressure on fees being exerted by the Government. Power point slides accompanied this presentation and are available upon request. If you want them please send an email requesting them to Keith Lewin. Contacts: Keith.Lewin@brunswicks.eu Direct Dial 0870 766 9285; Mobile 07779 128 599 Website: www.brunswicks.eu Switchboard 0870 766 8400; Fax 0871 288 4089; 24hr Crisis Intervention Line 07855 855 588 Podcast and notes are copyright Brunswicks LLP 2007 The image of Keith in action is courtesy of Shine Photographics and Media
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Fri, 1 December 2006  Is it Business as Usual This podcast reproduces a talk Keith Lewin gave to the Lancashire Care Association in September 2006 considering the recent changes in the regulations affecting, primarily, care homes. In particular he considers the pitfalls of action plans and gives pointers to give care providers greater flexibility in dealing with CSCI. A power point presentation accompanied this talk and is available free of charge on request. If you would like copies of these slides, or to subscribe to Brunswicks Healthcare Review, or to provide feedback please send an email to Keith keith.lewin@brunswicks.eu . Brunswicks LLP tel +44 (0)870 766 8400 Crisis Intervention Line 07855 855 588 - available 24/7 see our website for our full details www.brunswicks.eu copyright Brunswicks LLP 2006 Direct download: 2006-12-01_Is_it_Business_as_Usual.mp3 Category: Health & Social Care -- posted at: 7:56 AM Comments[0] |
Wed, 1 November 2006 In this podcast Andrew Dawson considers what's been in the news from a health and safety standpoint in October 2006. He reviews a surprising number of court cases - many involving significant fines and the type of incident that has given rise to the prosecutions. In addition he reviews some of the important announcements made in October.
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Fri, 20 October 2006 Pain-killer or Pacebo? This podcast reproduces a lecture Keith Lewin gave at the Lancashire Care Association Conference Medicines Management and Awareness in April 2006. The lecture followed the publication of the CSCI report Handled with Care. The lecture considers the legal and regulatory framework which care providers must navigate and the need for effective policies and procedures if safety is to be maintained in the administration of medicines to service users. A power point presentation accompanied this lecture and is available from Brunswicks free of charge upon request. If you would like a copy please send an email to keith.lewin@brunswicks.eu mentioning this podcast in the title of your email. © Brunswicks LLP 2006 Contact details (UK telephone numbers) tel 0870 766 8400; fax 0871 288 4089 Direct download: 2006-10-20_Pain-killer_or_Placebo.mp3 Category: Health & Social Care -- posted at: 7:05 AM Comments[0] |
Thu, 17 August 2006 Abuse - Statutory Obligations & investigation process. Keith Lewin gives an insight into his views of how care providers in the domicilliary care sector should deal with reports of adult abuse. A powerpoint presentation is available to support the podcast, simply email keith.lewin@brunswicks.eu requestinig the 'Abuse powerpoint'. Keith M Lewin Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9285 © Brunswicks LLP 2006 Direct download: 060817_Abuse_-_investigations_and_obligations.mp3 Category: Health & Social Care -- posted at: 10:25 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 8 August 2006 Of all adult abuse over half is directed at vulnerable elderly. The Department of Health funded the charity Action on Elder Abuse to gather and review data about adult abuse. After two years work they published their report Adult Protection Data Monitoring; Keith M Lewin from Brunswicks interviews those responsible for the report - the researcher, Daniel Blake, and the Chief Executive, Gary Fitzgerald about their findings and recommendations. Contacts for Brunswicks - web: www.bruswicks.eu; email keith.lewin@brunswicks.eu tel 0870 766 8400; 24hr crisis response 07855 855 588 Contacts for Action on Elder Abuse © Brunswicks LLP 2006
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Tue, 18 July 2006  Andrew Dawson and Holly Riddle talk about the forthcoming changes in Fire Safety Law in England & Wales in particular the need to perform a Fire Risk Assessment and prepare an evacuation plan. Every business and everyone in control of work premises must do this by 1 October 2006. Useful website to obtain guidance documentation: Andrew W Dawson Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9281
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Fri, 7 July 2006 This podcast is a discussion about the health and safety duties surrounding desiging, manufacturing, importing or supplying articles or substances for the workplace and the health and safety duties owed by employees. Andrew W Dawson Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9281 © Brunswicks LLP 2006 Direct download: 2006-07-07_manufacturing_and_employees_duties.mp3 Category: Health and Safety -- posted at: 7:34 AM Comments[0] |
Mon, 29 May 2006 This podcast discusses the duty in s4 HSWA 1974 - the health and safety duty anyone has who has to any extent control of non domestic premises made available as a place of work. Andrew W Dawson Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9281 © Brunswicks LLP 2006 Comments[0] |
Mon, 3 April 2006 The duty in s3 HSWA 1974 owed by all employers and the self employed to everyone the don't employ but who may be affected by what they do - in other words the duty to protect the public. This is one of the most fundamental duties in English law and comes into play anytime there is an accident involving members of the public arising from a work related situation. But the ambit goes further ... Andrew W Dawson Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9281 © Brunswicks LLP 2006 Direct download: 2006-04-03_duty_to_protect_the_public.mp3 Category: Health and Safety -- posted at: 12:35 PM Comments[0] |
Wed, 8 March 2006  Viv Shepherd the Editor of Caring Business interviews Keith Lewin of Brunswicks LLP regarding the Information Commissioner's "carrot and stick" approach to Data Protection issues. This podcast whilst focused on care homes is of general interest. Keith M Lewin Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9285 © Brunswicks LLP 2006 Direct download: 2006-03-08_Data_Protection_Issues.mp3 Category: Health & Social Care -- posted at: 12:38 PM Comments[0] |
Thu, 9 February 2006 The Employer's duty to his Employees under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 s2 - a discussion - including the importance of Statements of Safety Policy and their accompanying organisational arrangements. This is the first in a series of podcasts looking at the principal health and safety duties applicable to all work in Great Britain. Andrew W Dawson Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9281 © Brunswicks LLP Comments[0] |
Wed, 1 February 2006 The furore about List 99 - who is on the list, what does it mean, and what is the Secretary of State planning to do next... Keith M Lewin Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9285 © Brunswicks LLP 2006 Comments[0] |
Mon, 16 January 2006 Challenging the preconceptions regarding abusers and the calculation of compensation Keith M Lewin - Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9285
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Fri, 6 January 2006 A challenging podcast considering examples of being too risky or too risk adverse in health and safety. Andrew W Dawson Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9281
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Tue, 20 December 2005 A discussion on the Alternative Futures series of cases Keith M Lewin Brunswicks LLP 0870 766 9285 © Brunswicks LLP 2005 Comments[0] |
Wed, 14 December 2005 Why you need a lawyer if you are being investigated by a regulator. This podcast deals with the misconception that taking legal advice somehow equates with being seen as guilty and why having a good lawyer advising you is likely to be highly beneficial. Andrew W Dawson Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9281 © Brunswicks LLP 2005 Comments[0] |
Tue, 6 December 2005  Keith M Lewin the Senior Partner of Brunswicks and Andrew Dawson explaining what makes Brunswicks different from many other law firms. Contacts Andrew W Dawson tel 0870 766 9281 Keith M Lewin tel 0870 766 9285 © Brunswicks LLP 2005 Comments[1] |
Fri, 2 December 2005 Why getting your mindset right for facing regulatory investigations is so important. Contact Andrew W Dawson Brunswicks LLP tel 0870 766 9281 © Brunswicks LLP 2005 Direct download: 2005-12-02_Podcast.mp3 Category: Managing Regulatory Investigations -- posted at: 6:59 AM Comments[0] |
Mon, 7 November 2005 This podcast, our first published podcast, looks at how the courts approach sentencing companies that break health and safety law.
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