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When should I tell my regulator about a criminal investigation?
It is crucial to familiarise yourself with your disclosure obligations to your specific regulatory body when facing a criminal investigation. Hannah Cheesebrough explains why controlling the narrative presented to your regulator from the outset will help your defence.
Beware, don’t underestimate a voluntary police interview
Facing a voluntary police interview? Learn its seriousness, why legal support is crucial, how to protect your rights & navigate the process.
Podcast: Walking the tightrope – patient capacity, best interests, and disclosure
Stephen Maratos and Stephen Evans discuss patient capacity and best interest decisions when it comes to treatment, and the importance of accurate disclosure in inquests and civil claims.
You need to know the PGM 2024
NHS England released its updated Primary Medical Care Policy and Guidance Manual (PGM) this week. The PGM is used by the Integrated Care Boards to manage all aspects of general practice and helps to interpret and implement the various legislative regulations and directions which govern the sector.
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.
Hempsons’ specialist Dental M&A team support Envisage Dental on another key acquisition
Hempsons have acted for national dental group, Envisage Dental, in their acquisition of a large 8 surgery private practice in South London.
Podcast: Social media uses and abuses in primary care
Social media is a complex issue in employment law. What are the rules for doctors and other professionals? Find out in our latest podcast, hosted by Robert McCartney and Rachel Levine.
Podcast: Complaints handling and an introduction to negligence claims
Following his recent webinar healthcare litigation associate, Nigel Wood, gives an introduction to clinical negligence claims dentists may face, and gives an overview of best practices when it comes to handling patient complaints.
Hempsons support Envisage Dental on their latest practice acquisition
Hempsons’ corporate and real estate teams have acted for Envisage Dental in their acquisition of a private dental practice in Kent.
Hempsons complete further acquisition for Modular Group Investments (MGI)
Hempsons’ corporate and real estate teams have acted for Modular Group Investments (MGI) in their acquisition of Oakland Glass. The transaction completed on 8 February.
Interview with former Hempsons senior partner Chris Morris
In this interview with Adrian O'Dowd, first published in the British Dental Journal in Oct 2021, Chris Morris talks about his time as a dentist, love of travel and the lessons he learned during his 30 years at Hempsons.
NHS Dental Practices Year-End Reconciliation
Following the letter of preparedness issued on 22 December 2020, NHS dental practices should be aware of their increased targets for the last quarter of the financial year and the proposed reconciliation and abatement processes for calculating any clawback and deemed activity.
COVID-19: the impact on the dental market – update 4
Hempsons' summary and brief analysis of the latest guidance for NHS dental practices which was issued by NHS England on 13th July 2020.