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Newsflash: Unlocking funding for GP premises
GP practices may be missing out on millions of pounds in premises funding available through the planning system. Read more here..
GP contract agreement puts pressure on PCNs to succeed
The BMA and NHS England have released an update of the GP Contract for 2020/21 – 2023/24. Read more here.
Philippa Doyle takes part in the latest podcast for Care Home Management
Philippa Doyle recently joined a panel of specialist lawyers to discuss how care providers can challenge harsher CQC inspections and the conduct of some inspectors.
Claimant’s disabilities not caused by fault in antenatal care (AB v East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust)
The court decided that a belief, however strong, of an association or possible causal link not scientifically demonstrated is not proof of causation. Likewise, a widely held hypothesis or presumption is not proof on balance of probabilities of cause or, in legal context, of causation.
Fit for purpose? What the NHS needs to know about big data and health technology
Steps are now being taken centrally to adopt a co-ordinated approach to using NHS data and new technologies to unlock improvements in health care.
Procurement law post Brexit – does anything change for procurement practitioners at 11pm tonight?
Procurement law post Brexit – does anything change for procurement practitioners at 11pm tonight?
The Primary Care Premises Forum: Rent Review and Lease Renewal Guidance for GP Tenants
The Primary Care Premises Forum (PCPF) has published a guide to help GPs through the complex process of rent reviews and lease renewal.
Hempsons and Eastwoods: our 2020 vision
2020 will be a particularly exciting year for everyone at Hempsons and Eastwoods, as the two firms merge to create a powerful new force in regulatory, disciplinary and healthcare law.
Protection for whistleblowing
What has whistleblowing got to do with doctors working in private practice? Isn’t that an issue relating to doctors in employment only? The recent employment tribunal case of Shoukrey v BMI Healthcare Limited shows this is not the case, warns Paul Spencer.
Court of Protection guidance: When not to go to Court and how to when you do
The Vice President of the Court of Protection has issued helpful guidance HERE on bringing proceedings in relation to proposed “serious medical treatment”.
CQC – who regulates the regulator?
CQC – who regulates the regulator? It was disappointing to read in the press that the CQC has found that dozens of its reports are flawed.
Are you protected, communicating and networking?
Kirsty Odell, Senior Solicitor in the corporate health care team of law firm Hempsons, points the way to develop your Primary Care Network.
Who employs your PCN staff? What’s the risk?
NHSE hosted a Twitter chat yesterday on PCN workforce. Much of the focus was around recruitment issues, but accountability for and by PCN is crucial.
Kore v Brocklebank – pre-action Part 36 offers in fatal accident claims
This case highlights the importance of raising enquiries regarding the identity of potential dependants at an early stage and carefully wording offers in pre-action fatal claims, as there are potential pitfalls on both sides.