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New DHSC guidance on acquiring estate from NHS Property Services Limited
The Department of Health and Social Care has published new guidance (Requesting transfers of NHS property - GOV.UK) under which NHS trusts can seek to acquire property owned by NHS Property Services Ltd (NHSPS).
Multi-Neighbourhood Provider Contracting Clarification
At the end of January NHS England published a document which provides an important update related to how Multi-Neighbourhood Providers (MNP) will be contracted from as early as April 2026. This does not provide clarity in relation to Single Neighbourhood Providers (SNPs) but it is a significant piece in the puzzle and indicates that progress is likely to accelerate as the end of the financial year approaches.
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Sodola (Debarred)
In London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Sodola (Debarred), the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that the Employment Tribunal (ET) was wrong to infer that the Trust’s delay in providing written feedback about why a black employee had not been promoted, was discrimination on the grounds of race.
Changes from the Mental Health Act 2025 coming in February 2026
The Mental Health Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 amending the 1983 Act. A few administrative provisions are already in force and the first substantive changes will come in on 18 February 2026. This article will focus on those imminent changes.
The Mental Health Act 2025 – the current position at a glance
The Mental Health Act 2025 has now been passed into law, amending legislation, and effectively changes key provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is here: what does it mean for employers?
On 18th December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025. After much deliberation between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the legislation has now been agreed in its final form, bringing with it the greatest changes to employment law in over a decade.
New Procurement Act Obligations for 2026: Are You Compliant?
The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 has been in force since the 1 January 2026 and bring into force the remaining publications obligations under the Procurement Act 2023 (relating to the payments compliance notice, significant payment notice and contract performance notice). Where and when publication of each notice becomes obligatory is as follows:
Be sure your contract delivers what you want
Lawyers report a rise in cases where GP clients are not fully up to speed about fundamental aspects of contracts. Justin Cumberlege and Sophie Birkbeck run through the basics of making one - and what to consider when subcontracting.
Webinar: Social care providers and inquests
oin Hempsons partners Liz Stokes and Adam Smith for an insightful webinar exploring the complexities of inquests and their impact on social care providers.
Webinar: Incorporating your GP practice
Ross Clark and James Molloy examine the process, benefits, and challenges of incorporating GP practices in this webinar.
Webinar: Key issues under the Procurement Act 2023 and PSR
The Procurement Act 2023 & Provider Selection Regime: Key Updates, Practical Guidance, and Compliance Insights
Webinar: All things Court of Protection for social care providers
In this session, Helen Claridge explains when and why providers are drawn into Court of Protection proceedings, what’s expected of you, and how to respond confidently while keeping the focus on the person’s best interests.
Last of the GP property owning partners – how to manage a tricky transition
The relationship between GP partnership and property interests can create complex scenarios, particularly when new partners do not wish to buy into partnership owned surgery premises.