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GP Surgery Improvement Grants under the Primary Care Utilisation and Modernisation Fund
Discover how GP practices can navigate the legal and procedural steps to unlock NHS grant funding for premises improvements, with expert support from Hempsons.
Exercising tenant’s break clauses
I am often asked to advise GP clients on how to exercise break options in their leases. This article outlines at a high level seven points to help you plan for - and maximise your chances of success of - achieving an early exit.
Overview of the Data (Use and Access) Bill 2024-25
Overview of the Data (Use and Access) Bill 2024-25 and information standards for the NHS and IT providers, who are providing IT systems to the health and social care sector
Podcast: GP practice mergers explained
Explore the legal, financial, and operational aspects of GP practice mergers in the UK in our latest primary care podcast.
Managing patient safety incidents is changing, is your practice prepared?
When changes were announced to this year’s GP contract in February 2025 it included at point 16 that ‘GP practices will be required to have regard to the patient safety strategy’ patient safety strategy.
The Model Integrated Care Board Blueprint – key insights
The release of NHS England’s Model Integrated Care Board Blueprint (Blueprint) marks a significant step in the ongoing transformation of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across England.
5 Essential Tips for GPs to Manage Lease Dilapidations
GPs often face significant repair obligations for leased premises. This article provides five practical tips to help GPs plan ahead, manage repairs, understand landlord intentions, and navigate lease expiry to minimize dilapidations claims and financial exposure
Supreme Court rules that ‘sex’ under the Equality Act means biological sex
In For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, the Supreme Court has unanimously held that ‘sex’ within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex.
Vento bands for 2025/2026
Updated Vento bands have been released by the Presidents of the Employment Tribunals for England & Wales.
Court of Appeal case study: Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council
In a recent Court of Appeal decision, it was confirmed that external job applicants are not protected under the Employment Rights Act (ERA) for whistleblowing, unlike NHS applicants. This ruling stems from the case of Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council, where the claimant argued that her whistleblowing disclosures should grant her protection similar to that of NHS job applicants.
The Provider Selection Regime Statutory Guidance has been updated
Discover the latest updates to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, effective from January 2024. NHS England's revised guidance simplifies navigation, clarifies provider processes, and incorporates changes from the Procurement Act 2023.
Employment case study: Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025]
The recent EAT case of Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department concerned the question of withholding key information on a job application. Mr Easton failed to inform his employer that he had previously been dismissed for gross misconduct, and (less importantly) of a three month period of unemployment.
Hewston v Ofsted
Employee could not be expected to know that single incident involving pupil would warrant dismissal.
Bidder Error – Does it really matter?
Learn about the Court of Appeal's decision on tender processes, clarifications, and errors in procurement, crucial for commissioners and bidders.