Health Sector News – March 2021

29th March 2021

This month in our Healthcare news update, we look at the recent case where the Court of Protection has ruled that a Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) can administer a COVID-19 vaccination in the best interests of someone despite objections from the man’s father.

Read more about the Court of Protection ruling here.

Please do also keep up to date with our latest healthcare articles and blogs as well as on legal issues arising from COVID-19 by going to the dedicated COVID-19 section of Blake Morgan’s website.

Blake Morgan continues to offer its full support to all those working in the healthcare sector and is happy to provide any advice and assistance as and when required.

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