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What can we learn from GMC cases?
We can learn a lot from the big GMC cases but there’s much to be usefully gleaned from the ‘run of the mill’ hearings. Dr Tania Francis reports.
Implications of GDC v. Williams judgment for dentists mixing private and NHS treatment
Dentists and dental lawyers have been watching the case of GDC v. Williams with interest, due to the implications for the long-held view that it is not permitted to mix NHS and private treatment by charging patients a private top-up fee in addition to the NHS charge for NHS treatment. The
Hempsons’ Regulatory & Crime team hosts the annual conference of the Pharmacy Law & Ethics Association
On Tuesday 25th April, Hempsons’ Regulatory & Crime team hosted the annual conference of the Pharmacy Law & Ethics Association (PLEA), at our London office.
Hempsons sponsors table at the Thames Valley Police Federation Bravery Awards 2023
On Thursday 27 April, Hempsons sponsored a table at the Thames Valley Police Federation Bravery Awards 2023.
‘Fundamental Standards of Care: Enhance the lives of the people you support and impress CQC too?’
March has seen a big focus on the Fundamental Standards of Care for our Social Care team and we wanted to share the information with you to help you navigate your way through the standards.
Top tips to maximise income from your surgery premises
Could your building earn you more in these challenging financial times? Bryn Morgan provides some tips to consider.
Delay to the new SQ until 1 June 2023
We published an update on 13 March 2023 to highlight the publication of the new Standard Selection Questionnaire within PPN 03/23. This new version was stated to need to be used from 1 April 2023.
Liberty Protection Safeguards delayed “beyond the life of this Parliament”
The Government announced on 5 April 2023 that it had taken the “difficult decision to delay the implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards beyond the life of this Parliament” as part of its wider plans to reform and improve adult social care.
Watch how you hire advisers
Solicitor Robert McCartney has a warning to everyone who works as or who uses freelance workers – including ‘independent’ doctors.
Not an April Fools – procurement law changes: reminder!
April 1 - the procurement law changes that have come in to effect.
Hempsons support Envisage Dental on their latest practice acquisition
Hempsons’ corporate and real estate teams have acted for Envisage Dental in their acquisition of a private dental practice in Kent.
Developing and improving your surgery premises
Bryn Morgan, a partner in the healthcare law firm Hempsons, specialises in advising GPs on property matters. In this article he provides some guidance on improving your premises.
PPN 03/23 – A new Standard Selection Questionnaire from 1 April 2023
PPN 03/23, published 9 March, introduces a new Standard Selection Questionnaire (“SQ”) to be used for all new procurements subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Safeguarding personal data
Failing to adhere to the data protection rules can be extremely costly. Independent practitioners’ responsibilities in dealing with personal data are highlighted here by solicitor Henry Forrester.