Recent News & Articles
GMC Undertakings and Assurance Assessments – What every doctor should know
The GMC may agree undertakings with a doctor, that the doctor will work within prescribed parameters. Where there is evidence to suggest they could be lifted, doctors may be asked to have an assurance assessment.
GPhC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy
We look at the GPhC’s EDI Strategy and what it means for pharmacists and other registered pharmacy professionals.
Whistleblowing – the difficult conundrum for doctors
Doctors are required to take prompt action to raise concerns about patient safety but many feel unsure how to correctly balance the various requirements.
Stephen elected Richmond Fellowship chairman
Joint head of Kings View Chambers, Stephen McCaffrey has been elected as chairman of the Richmond Fellowship – a charity which supports around 2500 people across Scotland.
Kings View successful in representing HCPC client
Kings View has successfully represented a HCPC client who practised under a protected title at a time when their registration has lapsed.
New HCPC health and character declaration guidance
In July 2021, the Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) council approved new health and character declaration guidance.
Nurse avoids NMC suspension
Kings View persuaded a NMC fitness to practise panel to impose the least serious sanction in a case relating to issue of drug administration and dishonesty.
Kings View successful in persuading GMC case examiners
Kings View were again successful in persuading the GMC case examiners that there was no case to answer.
Kings View successful review of NMC Striking-off Order
In a case thought to be the first hearing of its kind for many years, Kings View successfully overturned a nurse’s striking off order.