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Judgment in BMA / NHSPS Service Charge Dispute
The High Court has released its long-awaited judgment in five “test cases” where GP practices, with the support of the BMA, have challenged service charges demanded by NHS Property Services Ltd.
The legal duties of maintaining a firm
Many businesses are choosing to limit their liability by operating as corporate vehicles instead of as sole traders or partnerships.
Property ownership on a partner’s retirement
Hannah Lawton, a solicitor from specialist healthcare law firm Hempsons, provides a reminder that you must ensure that a retiring partner has been removed from the property ownership and released from any mortgages.
What are your duties as a company director?
Justin Cumberlege, a Partner in the healthcare law firm Hempsons, provides advice to practice managers on becoming directors of companies.
Points to watch about PCN staff employment
A tricky issue for primary care networks (PCNs) has been how to go about employing their staff. Some PCNs appoint a lead practice to employ staff on behalf of all practices. Others share employment responsibilities across all practices.
Documenting your practice arrangements
Are you currently operating as a Partnership at Will, with no agreed documentation to govern the operation of your partnership or the ownership of your practice premises?
Prepare your case for a tribunal
In her article last month, Julia Gray described the process of responding to an employment tribunal claim. Here she considers the steps to prepare the case for hearing or otherwise resolve the claim. Directions – also known as ‘case management orders’ – will be set out in writing by the tribunal telling the parties how to prepare the case for the final hearing.
Don’t get crushed by staff litigation
Independent practitioners inevitably find litigation can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive. In the first of a series of three articles about the employment tribunal process, Julia Gray explains the key stages and how doctors who employ staff can avoid common pitfalls experienced by others.
The NHS Resolution Clinical Negligence Indemnity Scheme for GPs
On 1 April 2019 NHS Resolution began operating a new state indemnity scheme for general practice. This article seeks to outline the Scheme including an overview of the claims process, what is covered and when to contact NHS Resolution to report in potential clinical negligence claims. It also explains the support that will be provided to you if you are named as Defendant in a claim.
Opportunity knocks for GP provider organisations
The new Health and Care Bill published in the summer sets out how the government plans to reform health services and achieve better integration between health and care in England. Ross Clark and Alison Oliver explore some of its key elements and its implications for general practice.
Implications of the Health and Care Bill for general practice
The new Health and Care Bill sets out how the government plans to reform health services in England. Alison Oliver looks as what it will mean in primary care
New Hempsons Southampton office
Announcing the opening of our fifth UK office.
Considerations when taking on a new GP partner
Justin Cumberlege, a partner in the healthcare law firm Hempsons, highlights some considerations when taking on a new GP partner.
Declaration of Trust: A useful tool for the modern practice
Lisa Davison, Real Estate Partner, explains why a Declaration of Trust is vital to protect your GP surgery.