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Key changes within the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to Light Touch Contracts
Discover key changes for Light Touch Contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, effective from 24 February 2025.
Exclusions and debarment under the Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023 introduces new exclusion grounds and a debarment regime for suppliers with certain offences or risks.
The Mental Health Bill: Initial Analysis
Mental Health Bill 2024: An initial overview of the proposed changes and potential impacts on mental health services.
Modifying a public contract under the Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023, effective 24 Feb 2025, updates public contract modification rules, including new criteria for emergencies and known risks.
Counting the cost: Understanding your ethnicity pay gap guide
We are pleased to share our new guide: Counting the cost: Understanding your ethnicity pay gap, co-produced with NHS Providers, the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS.
The commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025
The rumours were true - the commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025.
Podcast: CNSGP – what is the NHS Resolution indemnity scheme for GPs?
In our latest podcast, healthcare litigation expert Patricia Roe and primary care expert Justin Cumberlege have summarise the key points of their webinar on the CNSGP, the NHS Resolution indemnity scheme for GPs.
New rules for GP Premises Improvement Grants – what you need to know
Further to the release of NHS Premises Costs Directions 2024 in May, NHS England has issued a new policy relating to primary care improvement grants (NHS England Primary care capital grants policy).
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.
What type of company should our PCN be?
Justin Cumberlege, partner in healthcare specialist law firm Hempsons, explains the options available to PCNs considering becoming a company.
Evolving times for PCNs
A clearer understanding of an exciting future for Primary Care Networks (PCNs) has been emerging and is analysed here by Robert McCartney.
Case study: William v Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust
In the case of William v Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, the EAT has reiterated that in a claim for detriment arising from whistleblowing, only the knowledge and motives of the decision maker are relevant to the Employment Tribunal’s considerations.
Are collaboration agreements contractual?
Primary care expert, Justin Cumberlege, considers whether entering into collaboration agreements may result in a legal liability for your practice.