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Managing patient safety incidents is changing, is your practice prepared?
When changes were announced to this year’s GP contract in February 2025 it included at point 16 that ‘GP practices will be required to have regard to the patient safety strategy’ patient safety strategy.
The Model Integrated Care Board Blueprint – key insights
The release of NHS England’s Model Integrated Care Board Blueprint (Blueprint) marks a significant step in the ongoing transformation of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across England.
5 Essential Tips for GPs to Manage Lease Dilapidations
GPs often face significant repair obligations for leased premises. This article provides five practical tips to help GPs plan ahead, manage repairs, understand landlord intentions, and navigate lease expiry to minimize dilapidations claims and financial exposure
Supreme Court rules that ‘sex’ under the Equality Act means biological sex
In For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, the Supreme Court has unanimously held that ‘sex’ within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex.
Vento bands for 2025/2026
Updated Vento bands have been released by the Presidents of the Employment Tribunals for England & Wales.
Court of Appeal case study: Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council
In a recent Court of Appeal decision, it was confirmed that external job applicants are not protected under the Employment Rights Act (ERA) for whistleblowing, unlike NHS applicants. This ruling stems from the case of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council, where the claimant argued that her whistleblowing disclosures should grant her protection similar to that of NHS job applicants.
The Provider Selection Regime Statutory Guidance has been updated
Discover the latest updates to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, effective from January 2024. NHS England's revised guidance simplifies navigation, clarifies provider processes, and incorporates changes from the Procurement Act 2023.
Employment case study: Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025]
The recent EAT case of Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department concerned the question of withholding key information on a job application. Mr Easton failed to inform his employer that he had previously been dismissed for gross misconduct, and (less importantly) of a three month period of unemployment.
Hewston v Ofsted
Employee could not be expected to know that single incident involving pupil would warrant dismissal.
Bidder Error – Does it really matter?
Learn about the Court of Appeal's decision on tender processes, clarifications, and errors in procurement, crucial for commissioners and bidders.
Regulated below threshold contracts under the Procurement Act 2023: A how-to guide
What should procurement teams consider when planning their procurements of regulated below-threshold contracts?
Mistaken but genuine belief in employee’s resignation can be a fair reason for dismissal
Discover the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Korpysa v Impact Recruitment Services, where a genuine but erroneous belief in an employee's resignation was deemed a potentially fair reason for dismissal under the Employment Rights Act. Learn about the case details, tribunal decisions, and implications for employers.
Final evaluation report reveals impact of The Skill Mill Social Impact Bond (SIB)
The Skill Mill, a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to supporting young people with criminal convictions, has released the final evaluation of its four-year Social Impact Bond (SIB) programme, also known as a Social Outcomes Contract, which was supported by the government’s Life Chances Fund (awarded by The National Lottery Community Fund on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The Procurement Act 2023 webinar
If you missed our live sessions on the Procurement Act 2023 and what it will mean for organisations after it comes into force on Monday, 24 February, there's still time to catch up on the insightful discussions and analysis from our specialist procurement team