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Information Law and Data Protection

Information law and Data Protection experts Hempsons have decades of experience of advising on information law and data protection, and regularly advise NHS and other healthcare providers, third sector entities and tech start ups in the field.  We advise on the full range of information governance issues, ranging from… Read More

Mental health

One of the largest dedicated mental health teams in the country With a wide range of experience across all levels of mental health provision, from High Secure to community, we can answer your questions quickly, accurately and with practical advice. Key services and issues Applying legislation Child and Adolescent… Read More

Defamation

Incisive advice on all aspects of defamation law We advise individuals on all aspects of defamation law. This is an area of law where prompt and decisive action is often crucial. Our experienced team provide sensible and pragmatic advice to ensure that the most suitable course of action is… Read More

Performers List issues

Specialist advice on Performers List issues GPs working within the NHS are required to have their name on NHS England’s Medical Performers List. We are highly experienced at providing advice on the performer list issues that can arise from joining the List and understand the application issues. We routinely… Read More

Dentist Performers List issues

Expert advice on Performers List issues Dentists working in NHS practice, and various salaried posts, are required to have their name on NHS England’s Performers List. We are highly experienced at providing advice on the on the issues that can arise from joining the Dentist Performers… Read More

Children’s law

Highly experienced advisers on the unique issues concerning children in health and social care environments We have advised in relation to many major child protection investigations including the Cleveland Child Abuse Inquiry, the Beverley Allitt Inquiry and the Victoria Climbié Inquiry. We successfully defended the NHS in the important case… Read More

Care standards

Deep understanding of the regulatory environment We have worked for many years with both regulatory bodies and providers of social care, for example care home operators. We have secured a place on the panel of legal advisers to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Hempsons regularly advise on all… Read More

GMC investigations

General Medical Council investigations – how we can help as GMC defence lawyers In order to practise medicine in the UK all doctors must register with the General Medical Council (GMC). With the power to grant registration, a General Medical Council investigation has the power to take it… Read More

Policies and procedures

Comprehensive advice on meeting governance requirements Increasingly, every healthcare organisation is assessed on the quality of its governance. It is essential for organisations to have robust policies and procedures in place to satisfy the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as well as ensuring the organisation… Read More

Clinical governance

Expert advice on all issues NHS organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care, by creating an environment in which clinical excellence will flourish. We advise on a range of clinical governance issues for trusts and focus on the systems… Read More