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What do the NHS Premises Costs Directions 2024 mean for practices?
The new NHS Premises Costs Directions are here and usher in long-awaited changes to the system of funding for GP surgery premises in England. Commercial property partner Bryn Morgan discusses what the changes mean for GP practices.
New GP Premises Costs Directions – they are here!
NHS England have published the long-awaited refreshed Premises Costs Directions governing the NHS funding of primary care estate in England.
Merger or take-over: are you prepared?
Justin Cumberlege, from specialist healthcare law firm Hempsons, provides some guidance if you are considering a merger or being taken over by another practice.
Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust: lessons for employers
The case of Merson v Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust teaches employers not to act too swiftly when disciplining employees. Employment solicitor Rachel Levine examines the case.
Explained: the Provider Selection Regime for primary care services
The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) replaces the Public Procurement Regulations for the award of health care services contracts in England by commissioners. Justin Cumberlege explores the detail.
Is a Trial Period a Reasonable Adjustment?
What employers should note from the new EAT ruling
A summary of procurement updates from the past couple of weeks
The last couple of weeks has seen a number of updates in procurement law. This article highlights what these are.
Information Commissioners Office: data protection fining guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new Data Protection Fining Guidance
HSJ Partnership Awards 2024: Best Legal Services Partnership with the NHS
Hempsons are proud to be part of the team to win the ‘Best Legal Services Partnership with the NHS’ award, alongside the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT). This award specifically shines a light on NHS projects that have utilised legal services to get results, whilst delivering value for money.
GP partnership changes and your premises
James Molloy, real estate specialist at Hempsons, explains the key premises elements to consider when there is a change to a GP partnership.
FCA Registration for dental practices
FCA registration is a legal requirement for dental practices offering payment plans to patients. Here's what to consider if buying a practice.
New regulations providing new rights for employees are coming into force from 6 April 2023
Two new employment regulations, affecting maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and carer's leave come into force on 6 April.
Podcast: What does the Provider Selection Regime mean for primary healthcare providers?
Primary healthcare law experts Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney host our first podcast of the year, discussing what the new Provider Selection Regime means for primary healthcare providers.
ICO guidance: handling worker health data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published guidance on the handling of worker health data with the aim of providing advice and examples of good practice.