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One of the most interesting policy changes currently out to consultation is the much-demanded extension of eligibility for ‘Blue badge’ car parking scheme for disabled people. The proposal is to widen this to cover ‘hidden’ disabilities and is attractive to huge numbers of people with physical, mental or cognitive conditions who cannot currently qualify. If […]

Stinging criticism from MPs on the threat to patient confidentiality The myriad arms of Government are constantly urged to work together and to avoid the ‘silo mentality’. So, when two bodies agree on a controversial policy, how much consultation should there be? Last week saw the Chair of the Health Select Committee call for the

An Institute commentary on Cherwell District Council v Oxfordshire CCG [2017] EWHC 3349 (Admin) Just before the holidays, the long-awaited Judicial Review into proposed changes to maternity services in the Horton Hospital, Banbury was decided. The Court rejected arguments that the consultation was unfair, but the judgment handed down by Mr Justice Mostyn may not