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Case study: Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd
This case serves as a reminder to employers that they need to be aware of the way in which the symptoms of menopause can impact performance and how this should be appropriately managed.
The Procurement Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October; the link to the Act has now been published
The Procurement Act 2023 will come into force in October 2024 (date to be confirmed). The secondary legislation that will sit under the Procurement Act 2023 will be laid before Parliament in early 2024. These regulations will contain some of the detail as to how the Act will work in practice. During the implementation phase, we will be providing updates on what the Procurement Act 2023 will mean in practice for contracting authorities now that the content has been agreed by both Houses.
Updated thresholds for public procurements to be applied from 1 January 2024
The financial thresholds for the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will change from 1 January 2024.
Hempsons and NHS Providers launch joint guide to tackle racial discrimination in disciplinaries
In collaboration with NHS Providers, we have published a comprehensive guide for trust leaders on how to tackle racial discrimination in disciplinary procedures and to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and is expected to come into force in around September 2024.
The Provider Selection Regime (“PSR”) – what will it mean when procuring health care services?
What will the Provider Selection Regime mean when procuring health care services? Head of procurement Andrew Daly explains.
What the new provider selection regime means for GP practices, PCNs and GP provider organisations
New procurement regulations have been laid before Parliament which, when in force, will make considerable changes to the commissioning of health care services including, in particular, primary care.
CQC single assessment framework – we’ve finally got a start date!
CQC announced after hours on Thursday 19 October, a start date for the Single Assessment Framework. We’ve known for a few weeks that providers in the south would be the first to experience the new approach, and CQC have now confirmed that will be with effect from 21 November 2023.
The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been laid before Parliament today
The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the “Regulations”), have been laid before Parliament today, 19 October. NHS England has published the draft Statutory Guidance and draft associated implementation products.
Drifting into a contract is perilous
Some key points you should consider when entering a contract are outlined here by Justin Cumberlege, a partner at specialist healthcare legal firm Hempsons.
Podcast: Social media uses and abuses in primary care
Social media is a complex issue in employment law. What are the rules for doctors and other professionals? Find out in our latest podcast, hosted by Robert McCartney and Rachel Levine.
Case study: Riley v Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
This case illustrates the distinction between ‘dismissal’ and ‘termination by mutual consent’.
DHSC to introduce the PSR regulations into Parliament on 19 October 2023
It has been announced today by NHS England that the DHSC plans to introduce the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations into Parliament on 19 October 2023.
Colbert v Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
This High Court case involved a claimant who issued proceedings seeking an interim injunction relating to the conduct of the Trust during the MHPS disciplinary process.