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Government’s Mutuals Support Programme 2 launches and GoMutual Consortium is Raring to Go!
We are delighted to see the formal launch of the Government’s new support programme for Public Service Mutuals (Mutuals), marking the start of the next significant chapter for Mutuals and those exploring the model.
Does Bărbulescu v Romania prevent employers from ever monitoring private emails sent at work?
A recent European Court of Human Rights decision has caused confusion about whether employers can access private messages sent by their employees. In this blog we explore the background of the case, the current law in this area and the implications for employers.
HSJ shortlist Hempsons for Legal Services Provider of the year award
Hempsons has received more high-profile acclaim for our work on accountable care and system transformation – this time from the Health Service Journal with its first ever HSJ Healthcare Partnership Awards.
Indemnity cover – what you need to know
All doctors and other healthcare professionals should be aware of the need for insurance or indemnity cover, but from time to time I am referred a client who, for one reason or another, doesn’t have cover for a case – be it civil litigation, regulatory (GMC) proceedings or a criminal investigation. This can be a disaster for many reasons.
Scotland Yard to Review All Ongoing Rape Cases
Scotland Yard has announced that it will be reviewing all current rape and sex abuse investigations, following the collapse of two trials in the space of a week.
Revalidation – a trap for the unwary?
All doctors will be aware of the need to revalidate and the GMC’s responsibilities in this regard. Revalidation is the process by which doctors are required to demonstrate that they are up to date and fit to practise. Doctors must revalidate every five years, and in order to do so they must have annual appraisals based on the GMC’s guidance, Good Medical Practice.
January 2018 – Procurement threshold limits to increase
The European Commission announced revised threshold limits for public procurements on 19th December 2017, together with the official rates for converting these limits into pounds sterling. These revised limits will apply from 1 January 2018 to all contract opportunities arising on or after that date.
Welcome to Hempsons’ Dental Newsbrief
2017 has certainly been a year of mixed fortunes for the UK dental profession. The continuing collateral damage caused by the UDA system in England and Wales has been heightened by the scale of the financial clawbacks from NHS contract holders – these clawbacks have become more frequent, and they are often larger. But the less obvious and more troubling consequence is that this money recovered from dental contract holders is being redeployed elsewhere in the NHS rather than being reinvested in dentistry, and is effectively a cut in dental funding.
The delicate balance – ill health dismissals
Deciding when is appropriate to terminate the employment of an employee who has been long term absent due to ill health is a difficult decision. The Court of Appeal’s decision in O’Brien v Bolton St Catherine’s Academy [2017] EWCA Civ 145 provides some useful guidance on this issue
Leasing premises – do you know what you’re letting yourself in for?
Many dental practitioners struggle with the decision of whether to purchase their practice premises or take a lease from a landlord. A well negotiated lease can leave dentists with a greater degree of flexibility when considering retirement or the sale of their practice.
Selling or buying a dental practice?
Selling or buying a dental practice? At Hempsons, we have a dedicated national team which provides expert advice on the sale and purchase of dental practices.
Is your dental practice ready for GDPR?
The current law governing the use of personal data in the UK is the Data Protection Act 1998 (“DPA”). The law will change on 25 May 2018 when the European General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (“GDPR”) will come into effect.
24 hour NHS retirement – piece of cake, right?
Afraid not! The process for 24 hour retirement from your NHS contract can be complex and will take quite some time. Faisal Dhalla, a partner in the specialist commercial dental team at Hempsons shares his tips and advice for ensuring your 24 hour retirement goes smoothly.
The implications of King v The Sash Window Workshop for backpay claims
A recent ECJ case has set out that employers can be ordered to provide paid holidays to even apparently self-employed contractors. The ECJ went on to provide that backpay holiday claims could stretch back to the worker’s commencement.