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Case study: Fischer v London United Busways Ltd
This recent judgment provides a useful indication of how an Employment Tribunal could view the use of language and swearwords in cases of gender reassignment discrimination.
New podcast: Primary care contracts – don’t get trapped!
Associates Robert McCartney and Kirsty Odell host the latest episode of our primary care podcast, focusing on common traps in NHS primary care contracts.
CQC’s changing regulatory framework: key dates for your diary
CQC announced on Monday how and when providers can expect to access their new portal, and when the new inspection regime will come into force.
Preparing your PCN for the future
Robert McCartney, a specialist primary healthcare corporate lawyer at Hempsons, suggests how PCNs should prepare now for the changes in the contracts in 2024.
Navigating TUPE: Transferring staff to a new PCN company
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, better known as TUPE, offers protections for employees when a business or service provider changes hands.
The perils of social media
Rachel Levine explains who the law protects in social media and how you can shield yourself as an employer and/or employee against its dangers.
Podcast: An introduction to inquests for the primary care sector
In the latest episode of our GP podcast series, primary care expert Justin Cumberlege speaks to Sam Wright, a senior solicitor in our healthcare advisory team, about the role of GPs in the inquest process.
Five action points for a PCN to prepare for the future
Reviewing things now will help ensure Primary Care Networks (PCNs) have the framework and flexibility to evolve and develop to meet the demands of 2024, advise lawyers Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney. First published in AISMA’s Summer 2023 edition.
Charities Act 2022 reforms: Amendments to charity property provisions
On 14 June the second group of reforms under the Charities Act 2022 were brought into force by the Charities Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2 and Saving provisions) Regulations 2023. These reforms bring in some important amendments to the provisions dealing with charity property and aim to simplify some of the statutory requirements.
Update on timescales for new procurement legislation
It has been announced that the date for commencement of the Procurement Bill is now likely to be in October 2024. Read the full details in our update.
A guide to bidding for NHS contracts
It may feel counter-intuitive, but independent practitioners wanting to grow their private practices should look at opportunities to secure contracts with the NHS. These are often time-limited and project-focused to help resolve issues. Robert McCartney gives a legal view on preparing for procurement opportunities.
Settlement in BMA / NHSPS Service Charges Dispute
Is your PCN company eligible for NHS Pensions?
You may no longer be eligible to offer access to the NHS pension for your team if you incorporated a company for your PCN which is a management organisation hosting ARRS and support teams for your members’ practices, and not a health care provider.
The Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 now in force
These Regulations make amendments to United Kingdom Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the “PCR”) and other procurement regulations for the purpose of implementing two free trade agreements entered into by the United Kingdom (“the FTAs”), one with Australia and the other with New Zealand. The changes are made under The Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.