NHS trust/NHS England investigations

NHS trust/NHS England investigations – how we can help

Hempsons’ team of experienced defence lawyers can (subject to potential conflicts of interest, as we advise many NHS bodies and other health and social care organisations nationwide) advise and represent medical professionals involved in disciplinary proceedings before NHS trusts, NHS England and private medical employers. We appreciate how traumatic these investigations can be for clinicians and are able to offer guidance throughout the process including representation at interviews, meetings and disciplinary hearings. We routinely advise in cases involving allegations of clinical and/or professional misconduct and are committed to ensuring that complaints are fairly investigated and decided.

Hempsons also assists medical students in disciplinary proceedings across the country and have been involved in a number of Student Fitness to Practise proceedings before various university medical schools.

Our wider medico-legal experience allows us to advise in any complementary or subsequent regulatory investigations and proceedings.

Contact us today if you are looking for advice on NHS trust or NHS England investigations.

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    “[Adam is] a real thinker... If you have a problem case, he can find a way to tackle it.”
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    “He’s unflappable, calm and level-headed. He’s good at managing the stress of the client.”
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    “I would describe him as being great in a case analysis – he has a very intellectual, careful and cautious approach, and he is great at determining strategy.”
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    “Very astute, switched-on and practical.”
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    “[Simon has] robust advice combined with tactical awareness and a good client manner. He is well regarded in the marketplace for his representation of medical professionals facing disciplinary proceedings.
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    “He’s very experienced and knows the regulation of medical professionals inside out. He’s very thorough and very knowledgeable.”
  • Chambers UK 2020
    “Simon Eastwood is a standout lawyer who is well known for defending healthcare professionals before the GDC and GMC. Sources say: “He is hugely experienced. What he doesn’t know about regulatory work isn’t worth knowing.”
  • 2016
    “Friendly, unpretentious and prepared to work hard to achieve results.”
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    “[Stephen is]…very bright, very clever and works incredibly well with clients, counsel and legal experts”
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    “He is very loyal to his clients, very tenacious and absolutely dedicated.”
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    “[Stephen Hooper] asks the right questions and takes a systematic approach.”
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    “Stephen is described as] an ‘imaginative’ associate with a ‘refreshing approach to legal problems.”
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    “Stephen Hooper is thoughtful, hardworking, and approachable.”
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    “Huge commitment and passion for the job without being unrealistic about what can be achieved... [He is] entirely straightforward, and he fights very hard for his client. He’s the ideal solicitor.”
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    “The highly experienced Surjit Dubb receives praise for his proficiency in "managing the case and the anxiety of the doctor."”
  • Chambers UK 2018
    “He has an excellent manner with clients. He’s very realistic and very down-to-earth.”
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    “He’s a very thoughtful solicitor who thinks strategically and tactically.”
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    “Has unmatched client care and attention to detail.”
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    “Surjit is a cool, calm strategist who inspires confidence in his clients and fear in his opponents.”