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Associates beware!
Most of you will be working as self-employed associates, rather than being employees of the dental practices that you work for. This means that your income as a dentist can be assessed as trading rather than employment income for tax purposes.
PCN companies and the provision of ARRS
Justin Cumberlege, a Partner in the healthcare law firm Hempsons, considers points at issue in the provision of additional roles reimbursement scheme staff by primary care networks.
How coroners arrive at their conclusions
In the last of this three-part series explaining how the inquest process relates to independent practitioners, Thorrun Govind explains inquest conclusions and what they mean.
Wrongly losing a contract – not necessarily a “sufficiently serious” breach of procurement law?
Second article on the decision in Braceurself Limited v NHS England [2022]
Five top tier rankings for Hempsons in the Legal 500 2023 UK guide
Calling off frameworks – a cautionary tale for contracting authorities
The High Court has recently handed down judgment in the case of Consultant Connect Limited v NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board [2022] EWHC 2037 (TCC).
What happens when you’re called to an inquest?
In this three-part series, inquest solicitors from Hempsons explain how the inquest process relates to independent practitioners. This month, Clementine Robertshaw shows how to prepare for giving evidence to an inquest in writing and if called to attend in person.
Vicarious Liability and Non Delegable Duty
Recently, there has been a spate of case law in vicarious liability and non-delegable duty which can affect dentists, and the main dental practice owners.
Health and Care Act 2022: What it means for GP practices
The Health and Care Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April and is now the Health and Care Act 2022. In this article, Justin Cumberlege explores what it might mean for the future of GP practices.
When you’re asked to go to an inquest
In the first of a new three-part inquest series, Thorrun Govind explains the inquest process and what happens if you are called to attend – with additional material from James Down.
Prime Minister confirms Terms of Reference for the COVID-19 Inquiry
The Prime Minister has published the final Terms of Reference for the COVID-19 Inquiry, confirming in a written statement yesterday that “The UK inquiry into COVID-19 is now formally established and able to begin its important work”.
Judgment in BMA / NHSPS Service Charges Dispute
The High Court has released its long-awaited judgment in five “test cases” where GP practices, with the support of the BMA, have challenged service charges demanded by NHS Property Services Ltd.
The legal duties of maintaining a firm
Many businesses are choosing to limit their liability by operating as corporate vehicles instead of as sole traders or partnerships.
Property ownership on a partner’s retirement
Hannah Lawton, a solicitor from specialist healthcare law firm Hempsons, provides a reminder that you must ensure that a retiring partner has been removed from the property ownership and released from any mortgages.