Nss Central Legal Office

In 2004 it moved from Trinity Park House to new offices in Leith. [4] The Central Legal Office (CLO) is the organisation that provides NHS Scotland with legal advice and support in all areas of law relevant to healthcare. It is one of the strategic business units of NHS National Services Scotland. [1] We also have specialized legal groups made up of lawyers from across the firm. Members of these groups all have a particular interest and expertise in a particular area of law, such as the public sector HUB initiative or public health law. Michael Stewart General Counsel Certified Medical Negligence Specialist This would include the provision of information that could allow the identification of a living individual and the disclosure of personal information about that individual. Below are the details of the suppliers selected for this contract. To view, edit, or assign vendor details to a package, use the View/Edit link. The classification of a particular person (including members of the management team) consists of personal data about that person (as defined in the Data Protection Act 2018). Personal information is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (“FOISA”) under section 38 of that Act. Providing this information would be a breach of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR. Visible links 1. clo.scot.nhs.uk/our-people/senio.

2. www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/pcs/PCS2020. 3. www.clo.scot.nhs.uk/ I am on vacation on Friday and Monday (May 14 and 17). Your email will not be processed in my absence. If the case cannot wait, please contact our reception on 0131-275-7800 and ask for a lawyer in team B. Our clear purpose means that we build lasting partnerships and share goals and interests with our clients. 4. What are the salary ranges for lawyers employed by the OCOL? 3. How many lawyers does OCOL employ and what are their ranks? · Salary scales are a public matter and can be found here – [2]www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/pcs/PCS2020.

9. If OCOL issues instructions or appoints family members, including a lawyer, what has each of these individuals gained in the last 3 fiscal years? What is the total amount paid annually over the last 3 years to members of the Scottish Bar Association in relation to an OCOL employee – this should be reported as an aggregated total for everyone involved? This would not identify a person and would not be personal data. How many members of the Scottish Bar Association are affiliated with COL lawyers (total number of people who do not identify an individual) With respect to answer 6, the link to the website appears to show employees named Shippin – the COL leader and a lawyer. Are they related? Why is information said to be exempt from tax – under what specific provisions are it exempt? Visible links 1. mailto:[email address] 2. www.nhsnss.org/ Media Relations Team»¿ Tel. 0141 433 5880 Ï»¿ E-mail: nss.mediarelations@nhs.scot  · Yes, OCOL may hire consultants related to OCOL staff. The other information requested is excluded because it is personal data.

As noted above, FOISA does not understand the obligation to provide an explanation of the reason for the absence of a policy. · The budget of the NHS Central Office for Legal Affairs (“CLO”) is £9.5 million. He is accountable to the Chief Executive of NHS National Services Scotland. · This request would involve the provision of personal data, and even if provided anonymously, data subjects could potentially be identified and are therefore exempt from disclosure. Below you will find details of the lots into which the contract has been divided. To see the suppliers awarded for each lot, go to the Suppliers section. As mentioned above, this is personal data that is exempt from disclosure. Unlike many other law firms, we don`t spread ourselves over too many areas and topics.

By initially focusing solely on the NHS and now involving the wider public sector, we are building on our strengths. Cost-effective and timely solutions are offered within a competitive and flexible rate structure. Including staff on maternity leave, career breaks or secondments, OCOL currently employs 74 lawyers, 64 of whom are senior counsel. · Avocados are either Volume 8A, 8C or 8D on Agenda for Change scales according to their role. I refer to your email below with follow-up questions to my April 23, 2021 email. I have the following answer to your questions: – Thank you for your email of July 4th. We will respond to your request within 20 business days of your request. I hope this email provides the clarification you need. However, if you are not satisfied, you will find the details of your right to request a review at the end of my original email. Regarding response 8: Since there is no directive, are the instructions from family members appropriate given that public funds are involved? Is there not a clear conflict of interest and what steps are being taken to address it? Are the above practices audited outside of the OCOL? Your question and answer (using the same numbering) Through close links with government, we also provide advice on broader policy issues.

We pride ourselves on the in-house legal services we provide to our clients and now advise them on emerging issues to help them avoid costs down the road. These include public procurement, labour law, data protection and collaborative work. · There is no policy on the employment of family members. CLO must follow NHS National Services Scotland policies and processes for hiring staff. Dear Michael Stewart, Regarding answer 2, employee classification refers to “personal data” and why is it retained when the lawyers` note is published? Scottish health authorities can collect debts through the Central Legal Office, usually when patients have not received emergency treatment but are normally based outside the European Union. [3]. Use the vendor finder below to find the vendors you want to add to your contract. Note: For suppliers to be included in the contract, they must be registered users on the website. Below is a list of suppliers currently selected for this contract.

You can manage all subcontractors for a specific vendor by clicking the View Subcontractors link. Dear NHS National Services Scotland, I am making an access to information request for the following information regarding the Central Legal Office (CLO) We operate a team-based structure covering litigation, employment law, commercial contracts and industrial property. Each team is made up of experienced lawyers and support staff who are committed to providing responsive and cost-effective service to NHS and public sector clients. The CLO has teams covering litigation, employment law, commercial contracts and industrial property. [2] The employment team consists of 9 lawyers and the commercial contracts team consists of 10 lawyers. · Yes, OCOL employed members of the same family. Your data is personal information and is exempt from disclosure. Regarding answer 5: If family members are employed, why is there no policy? The wage rates and breakdown can be found on pages 2 and 3 of Appendix A of the linked document (pp.

8 of 25 – pp. 9 of 25 in the PDF). Below are the details of the suppliers selected for this contract. Due to the small number of people involved, we can only recommend that the number be less than 5. 5. Does OCOL have an employment policy for family members? 8. Does the COL appoint or hire advisors, including members of the faculty of lawyers (lawyers), who are family members within the meaning of the above and, if so, what is their relationship to a COL employee who is a parent? · There are no guidelines for this category of consultants. A list of all members of the Clinical Neglect and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS) can be found here.

Can I clarify, but the OCOL website says there are 55 senior counsel and 9 lawyers – is that correct? If not, what is right?. 7. Does the COL have a policy on hiring or appointing counsellors (e.g. lawyers) who are family members, including husband, wife, partner, siblings, nieces and nephews, etc.? .