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PCN companies and the provision of ARRS
Justin Cumberlege, a Partner in the healthcare law firm Hempsons, considers points at issue in the provision of additional roles reimbursement scheme staff by primary care networks.
How coroners arrive at their conclusions
In the last of this three-part series explaining how the inquest process relates to independent practitioners, Thorrun Govind explains inquest conclusions and what they mean.
Wrongly losing a contract – not necessarily a “sufficiently serious” breach of procurement law?
Second article on the decision in Braceurself Limited v NHS England [2022]
Are you ready for employment claims?
Anyone who has been involved in litigation understands that it can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive, even if you have a good case. Julia Gray discusses three ways to put yourself in the best possible position to defend an employment tribunal claim.
Five top tier rankings for Hempsons in the Legal 500 2023 UK guide
NHS Resolution Early Notification Scheme team publish second report
The Early Notification Scheme team from NHS Resolution have published their second report.
Calling off frameworks – a cautionary tale for contracting authorities
The High Court has recently handed down judgment in the case of Consultant Connect Limited v NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board [2022] EWHC 2037 (TCC).
What happens when you’re called to an inquest?
In this three-part series, inquest solicitors from Hempsons explain how the inquest process relates to independent practitioners. This month, Clementine Robertshaw shows how to prepare for giving evidence to an inquest in writing and if called to attend in person.
UK COVID-19 Inquiry Module 2 opens
On 31 August the COVID-19 Inquiry opened its second investigation, Module 2, focusing on government decision making.
Vicarious Liability and Non Delegable Duty
Recently, there has been a spate of case law in vicarious liability and non-delegable duty which can affect dentists, and the main dental practice owners.
Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
The PSIRF has been published by NHS England.
Health and Care Act 2022: What it means for GP practices
The Health and Care Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April and is now the Health and Care Act 2022. In this article, Justin Cumberlege explores what it might mean for the future of GP practices.
Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 now in force
With all of the publicity about the Procurement Bill, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are being up-dated.
What’s in a name? Sometimes, a manifest error
The High Court has handed down judgment on 20 June 2022 in Braceurself Limited v NHS England [2022] EWHC 1532 (TCC). Hempsons procurement team discuss the case.