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Taking over a failing practice
Kirsty Odell, an associate in our GP team, sets out some of the key stages in taking over a failing GP practice
Getting ready for the COVID-19 public inquiry
As we reported in June 2021, local NHS organisations have been told that they must start preparing for the statutory public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic which is expected to begin in spring 2022. Any organisation can be called upon to provide evidence for the statutory inquiry, and individuals may be required to give evidence under oath. With extensive public inquiry experience, Hempsons is here to help.
Clinical Negligence Claims 2021. Some cases of interest so far…
Clinical Negligence Claims 2021, Elizabeth Grey examines four cases of interest.
Secondary victim claims head for the Court of Appeal
Two secondary victim claims are due to be heard at the Court of Appeal later in the year; both of which are clinical negligence claims. Both claims are testing the legal control mechanisms on claims for psychiatric harm by secondary victims.
Newsflash: Funding options available for surgery improvements
If you have identified a need to invest in your surgery premises, whether it be for general improvements, extension plans to accommodate a growing local community or a move into newly built fit-for-purpose premises, the next step is to weigh up the potential funding options available to you.
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for staff – what do we know and what is to come?
We now have new legislation requiring care home staff to be vaccinated and there’s a consultation due on mandatory vaccination in the wider NHS and social care sector.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace consultation: the government’s response
The government has released its response to the consultation on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, promising to further protections to employees who are victims of sexual harassment, whilst giving employers support to put measures in place to respond to the needs of their organisation, and provide explicit protections from third-party harassment.
Foundation Trusts and NHS England will need to apply a lower procurement threshold from 16 August 2021
The Public Procurement (Agreement on Government Procurement) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (the “Amendment Regulations”) have been published.
Key legal developments update – July 2021
Welcome to our latest update for healthcare and medical law - a snapshot of the landmark rulings and a number of other interesting developments in the legal world.
Annual Renewal for Dentists and DCPs – Are you on top of your Annual CPD statement?
Annual renewal of registration is required by 31 July each year for Dental Care Professionals and 31 December each year for Dentists. Hempsons solicitor Amie Roadnight highlights the key points.
How will the easing of the face covering requirement on 19 July 2021 in England affect our health and social care services?
So called “Freedom Day” today brings with it the end to many coronavirus restrictions, some of which have been in place for well over a year.
So you want to buy a practice?
Kirsty Odell sets out some of the key stages to buying or selling a practice, which will keep you on the right track for a smooth transition from buyer to practice owner.
New approach to CQC inspection
The Covid 19 pandemic has seen the way many services operate change, with many face to face services going on-line and digital in a way never seen before. One of those changes is seen with the new CQC approach to inspection.
Death notifications in care homes – be prepared
CQC have confirmed 21st July 2021 as the date when they will release data showing notifications received from individual care homes relating to deaths of people with Covid-19 between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.