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New guidance on Neighbourhood Health Centres
NHS England have published new details and guidance on the Neighbourhood Health Centres (NHCs) programme (NHS England » Neighbourhood health centres). NHCs are intended to underpin a key aspect of the 10 Year Plan to move services out of hospitals into the community under the neighbourhood health model.
Section 25 notices and lease renewals – what GP practices need to know
Rachel Croft and Stephanie Trompeter, real estate litigation specialists at Hempsons, offer practical advice for GP practices in relation to notices served under the Landlord and Tenant Act.
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.
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: Incorporating your GP practice
Ross Clark and James Molloy examine the process, benefits, and challenges of incorporating GP practices in this webinar.
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.
Succession planning and emergency exits – advice for GP partners
Jessie Somerville and Danielle Elmy-Liddiard from healthcare specialist law firm Hempsons provide a guide for GP practices on effectively planning for succession and emergency exit strategies.
Should your GP federation be a community interest company?
In response to increasing interest and enquiries about Community Interest Companies (CICs), corporate solicitor Sophie Birkbeck of healthcare law firm Hempsons outlines their structure and explores their growing relevance for GP Federations.
Webinar: The NHS 10 Year Plan – What it means for GP Federations
Join Hempsons' primary care team as they explore the implications of the NHS 10-Year Plan for GP Federations in this insightful webinar.
Real estate podcast: securing value for money for NHS Providers
Real estate partner, Ann Cojeen, shares tips on securing value for money in NHS property transactions and disputes.
Are traditional GP partnerships at risk?
In the second of our weeklong daily insights into the NHS 10 year plan, the team ask, are traditional GP partnerships at risk?
Webinar: The NHS 10-Year Plan – what it means for general practice and PCNs
Explore how the NHS 10-Year Plan impacts general practice, PCNs, federations, and premises development.
Act now to deal with disputes between practices in your PCN
Damaging network disagreements are increasing - Robert McCartney shows how to navigate them and outlines your options for reaching resolutions.
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.