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Contempt of Court for grossly exaggerated claim against NHS Trust

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust – v – Sandip Singh Atwal Hempsons Solicitors, instructed by NHS Resolution on behalf of CHNHS FT have succeeded in establishing that Mr Sandip Atwal was in contempt of Court on 14 grounds for grossly exaggerating the effect of minor injuries and fraudulently claiming… Read More

STPs and integrated care roundup w/c 16 April

Hempsons is pleased to bring you the latest in its series of news updates on STPs and an integrated care roundup. Integrated care and the ACO contract – update The Department of Health & Social Care has published its response to the consultation on changes to regulations… Read More

Keeping it in the family: Wholly owned subsidiaries in the NHS

Introduction There is an increasing interest in the establishment of wholly owned subsidiaries in the NHS and this article examines the key drivers for this interest, the legal requirements for such new companies and some of the practical issues that Trusts will need to consider. Why wholly owned subsidiaries? There… Read More

Government “Naylors” its Estate colours to the mast

In the official response to the Naylor Review, the government has finally acknowledged that world-class healthcare requires world-class property. The government has confirmed that it will: Establish the NHS Property Board to ensure optimum use of the estate Deliver strategic estates planning service to support STPs… Read More

Efficiency initiatives: key issues to consider

Hempsons and Aldwych Partners are pleased to publish this article about key issues for the NHS to consider in efficiency initiatives NHS organisations continue to search for ways to improve efficiency and ultimately to save money. The Carter Review provided potential methodologies, and opportunities for… Read More

Holiday pay update

Summary Over the last few years the courts have increasingly ruled more types of payments ought to be included in holiday pay calculations. However, the prevailing view has been that only compulsory overtime need be included. a ruling over the summer has challenged this approach, with a new emphasis on… Read More

Digital transformation – are you prepared?

Digital transformation is crucial for the NHS as it seeks a sustainable future and to meet expectations of high quality care. A number of different programmes are now in place to support this, including the NHS and industry ‘test bed’ partnerships, local STP and new care model projects and, most… Read More

Accountable care – the art of the possible

A seven step guide What is accountable care and what is the difference between an ACO and ACS? Accountable care is a model which brings together a variety of provider organisations, including primary care, to plan for and meet the care needs for a defined population within a set budget… Read More