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Urgent NHS Vacant Space Requirement
Hempsons, as a member of the Primary Care Premises Forum, has been asked to assist with the urgent collection of data on vacant and to let primary care accommodation for potential use during the current Covid-19 emergency.
Covid-19 employment law implications for your practice
We can help you with legal issues impacting your practice as a result of Covid-19 or the practice generally. Click here for details.
So, what now for PCNs?
At the special conference of LMCs on 11th March an overwhelming majority (3 to 2) voted in favour of resolutions. Could this be the end of PCNs?
Don’t Neglect Your Partnership
With the focus on primary care networks and integrated care systems in recent months, attention might have shifted from housekeeping around medical partnerships.
Regulation of Notifiable Diseases
From the 5 March 2020, Covid-19 was added to the list notifiable infectious diseases under the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010.
Stephen Hooper appears in Modern Dentist Magazine
Stephen Hooper appears in the latest issue of Modern Dentist Magazine to take part in their first Forum. The experts give their opinion to a number of questions focused on risk, clinical negligence and malpractice claims.
Stephen Hooper appears in The Leaders Council podcast
Stephen Hooper invited onto an episode of The Leaders Council podcast, which also included an interview with Lord Blunkett.
What contract to use when taking on staff
Are you considering taking on staff, but unsure about the basis on which to engage them? Should you opt for a free-lancer, or offer an employment contract? This article addresses the most common questions about employment status, with particular focus on the risks and benefits of self-employment.
Defendant obtains wasted costs order against Claimant’s medico-legal expert: Samantha Thimmaya v Lancashire Teaching Hospi...
This case highlights the importance of Medico-Legal Experts duties to the Court and the potential consequences when they fail in those duties.
Statutory Books – Keep them up to date or be fined!
Sana Sadiq, Solicitor in the corporate healthcare team at law firm Hempsons, considers the importance of maintaining company statutory registers.
Newsflash: Unlocking funding for GP premises
GP practices may be missing out on millions of pounds in premises funding available through the planning system. Read more here..
GP contract agreement puts pressure on PCNs to succeed
The BMA and NHS England have released an update of the GP Contract for 2020/21 – 2023/24. Read more here.
The Primary Care Premises Forum: Rent Review and Lease Renewal Guidance for GP Tenants
The Primary Care Premises Forum (PCPF) has published a guide to help GPs through the complex process of rent reviews and lease renewal.
Hempsons and Eastwoods: our 2020 vision
2020 will be a particularly exciting year for everyone at Hempsons and Eastwoods, as the two firms merge to create a powerful new force in regulatory, disciplinary and healthcare law.