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FALQ: Do we need to prepare bespoke schedules for our PCN agreement, or can we use the published templates?
What are Primary Care Networks (PCNs) asking us? Welcome to the fourth article in our five part series exploring frequently asked legal questions typically asked by PCNs. Question 4 - Do we need to prepare bespoke schedules for our PCN agreement, or can we use the published templates?
Secondary victim claims – a recap of the requirements following new case considering question of proximity
Case law update: Master Cook confirmed that secondary victim claims in cases of Clinical Negligence require proximity to the “relevant event”, not simply proximity to the final consequence of the negligence.
New procurement thresholds will apply from January 2020
New procurement thresholds will apply from 1 January 2020 to all contract opportunities arising on or after that date.
FALQ: Who should employ PCN staff?
What are Primary Care Networks (PCNs) asking us? Welcome to the third in our five part series exploring frequently asked legal questions typically asked by PCNs. Question 3 - Who should employ PCN staff?
Charities – campaigning for an election – are you in?
We highlight the key issues for charities, and in some cases, not for profit organisations, who could be caught by election rules and spending thresholds.
Procurement law – have the lessons from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust & Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS...
Article by Andrew Daly. Have the lessons from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust & Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Lancashire County Council been learnt?
Collaborations – ask the right questions at the outset
Ian Hempseed discusses the importance of early planning.
Time to say goodbye?
Julia Gray looks at how settlement agreements can be used effectively by employers.
Don’t ruin great messaging by lazy content management
An article by Matt Donnelly. Charities and social enterprises often promote the great work that they do by publishing content, but when doing so, could you be breaching another person’s rights of ownership?
Meetings and communication – are your members properly engaged?
Nadeem Azhar discusses the options available to charities who want to streamline their membership and update how they communicate with members.
Academies update
With a new academic year starting, Academies will need to be familiar with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook 2019. Published in June and taking effect on 1st September 2019, here are the key changes for Academies to be aware of.
FALQ: Is there a relationship between our PCNs and our GP federation?
What are Primary Care Networks (PCNs) asking us? Welcome to the second article in our five part series exploring frequently asked legal questions typically asked by PCNs. Question 2 – Is there a relationship between our PCNs and our GP federation?
FALQ: Can our PCN be a limited company?
This is the first article in our five part series exploring frequently asked legal questions typically asked by PCNs. Q1 - Can our PCN be a limited company?
The real costs of negligence claims – who pays?
Niloo Bozorgi looks at the costs of clinical negligence claims for independent practitioners and upcoming changes that will affect them.