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Does anything change in terms of your procurement law obligations on 1 January 2021?
As we all know, the transition period is currently due to expire at 11pm on 31 December 2020. There may be further developments between now and then, but as matters stand, what will the procurement law regulations require as of 1 January 2021?
Incorporation of GP practices – what the NHS may require
GP practices wanting to incorporate will be considered in line with new guidance issued by the NHS. GP enquiries about incorporating their practices or forming PCN companies have risen in part driven by the added liability created by PCNs and other "at scale" providers.
Are you ready for your CQC IPC Inspection?
Are you ready for your CQC IPC Inspection? Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) has always been an important part of delivering a Regulated Activity in any health and social care setting, but the advent of COVID-19 has brought IPC to the forefront of every provider’s mind.
Covid-19, the employer and the self-isolating member of staff
We know that if we have Covid-19, we need to protect those around us. Whilst that is essential and mandatory, so too is self-isolation for those who have been in close contact with someone who has Covid-19; but what should workers and their employers do?
Charity Commission 5 minute guides
The Charity Commission has recently published 5 new 5 minute guides that trustees and charity operational staff may find a useful reminder of the basic principles for running a charity
Should I become a partner as a practice manager?
Justin Cumberlege from specialist healthcare law firm Hempsons flags up some of the issues to be considered before joining the partnership
The Cumberlege Review – our safety cultures need a fix
Two recommendations could lead to far more information being published about individual practitioners’ areas of clinical accreditation and financial interests
Podcast | CQC inspections – what’s the current focus?
In our latest podcast, social care expert Philippa Doyle and Jill Baker discuss the CQC's current approach to inspections.
Supply and demand in the time of Covid
With a busy flu vaccination season, surgeries have had to juggle supplies with unprecedented demand - In ordinary circumstances surgeries, without a wholesale dealers license, are not permitted to share vaccines amongst themselves. Though in the past the MHRA has issued an exemption allowing this
NHSX Information Governance Portal
On 1st October 2020, NHSX launched an Information Governance (IG) portal to bring together national guidance on how to manage and share information appropriately.
Accommodation claims – where do we stand after Swift v Carpenter?
On 9 October 2020 the Court of Appeal handed down Judgment in Swift v Carpenter [2020] EWCA Civ 1295. This article sets out the decision in Swift and considers where we are now.
Great results for Hempsons in the Chambers UK Guide 2021
We are delighted to announce another outstanding year for Hempsons in the Chambers UK Guide. Hempsons has been ranked in six practice areas across our four offices.
What you need to know about new partner incentive payments
The NHS New to Partnership Payment Scheme (N2PP) provides funding to encourage clinicians to take on partnership roles in GP practices. In this article, Alison Oliver (a partner at Hempsons) runs through the main features of N2PP and summarises some key considerations for both the practice and for a new partner joining a practice.
PCN companies – subcontracting restrictions relaxed
We are increasingly being asked by PCNs to advise on whether they can form companies to carry out network activities.