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How do you hold a meeting in a lockdown?
Justin Cumberlege considers whether you are able to hold statutory meetings in a lockdown.
Updates to Furlough Guidance
In the last week the government has released two further versions of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance. The scheme is due to go live on Monday 20 April. We know some practices have been considering furloughing staff, although it is not entirely clear whether they are eligible.
COVID-19: The impact on the dental market – update 3
Hempsons' third update on the impact COVID-19 is having on the dental market
Facing the consequences of not having an LLP agreement
Justin Cumberlege, partner in Hempsons healthcare team, explains why an LLP agreement is essential for independent practitioners.
Client service uncovered: Hempsons ranked in Legalease’s survey
Hempsons is listed amongst the top 10 London firms in the survey.
Covid-19: The impact on the dental market – update 2
We are in unprecedented and challenging times at the moment and you are no doubt all anxious about the impact that Covid-19 will have on dental practices. Here is our 2nd dental update
Dental regulation in the shadow of COVID-19
Stephen Hooper assesses the latest regulations to explain what is expected of the dental team during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vicarious Liability and independent contractors – recent Supreme Court decisions
On 1 April 2020 the Supreme Court handed down two Judgments in Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 13 and WM Morrisons Supermarkets Plc v Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 12 in which the Court appears to be moving against vicarious liability. This article sets out the decision in Barclays Bank and considers the independent contractor Defence.
Newsflash: Covid-19 NHS letters and dealing with pregnant staff
Click HERE for a brief summary of NHSE&I's letters to GP Practices issued in March 2020. We will be updating the information on our website as further letters are issued. What action should you take in relation to pregnant staff who can’t work from home?
Revised Network Contract DES for 2020/21 published
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) has just published the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) for 2020/21 alongside associated guidance.
Are GPs eligible for the new job retention scheme?
Updated government guidance released at the end of last week indicates that GP practices may not be eligible for the new job retention scheme. Read more here..
Covid-19: The impact on the dental market
We are in unprecedented and challenging times with advice and guidance being issued and updated on a daily basis. What is the impact of Covid-19 on dental practices? Faisal Dhalla and Kirsty Odell outline some of the key issues for dental practices here:
Navigating the ins and outs of starting a new Business
Navigating the ins and outs of starting a new medical business can trip up the unwary doctor. Michael Rourke shows what to watch out for at the very start.
Is your primary care network ready for new members?
Justin Cumberlege, a partner in the healthcare law firm Hempsons, suggests how Primary Care Networks should prepare to work with other providers