Articles
Championing practice management: The vision behind the Institute of General Practice Management
16 Apr 2026Robyn Clark, a founder of the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM), is interviewed by VWV on professional recognition, challenges, and the future of practice management.
Delegated healthcare activities and CQC compliance: where providers can get caught out
16 Mar 2026Recent commentary from the Care Quality Commission ("CQC") is a timely reminder that adult social care providers need clear local arrangements for delegated healthcare activities ("DHT"), particularly where services are registered for the regulated activity of personal care only and not for treatment of disease, disorder or injury ("TDDI").
Business Relief and healthcare professionals: planning ahead for the new rules
16 Mar 2026Healthcare professionals who own practices or business interests should review their estate planning ahead of the upcoming changes to Business Relief. Understanding the upcoming changes can help protect business value and minimise inheritance tax exposure.
Keeping your GP surgery property in order - is your buildings insurance up to date?
20 Feb 2026GPs can encounter challenges as a result of important property documents not being kept in good order. Keeping your property documents consistently well managed will assist you in saving costs and avoiding future problems and potential pitfalls.
Director and PSC identity verification - key Companies House updates
20 Feb 2026Rollout of the mandatory ID verification requirements for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) commenced on 18 November 2025. If you are a new or existing individual director or PSC, it is a legal requirement for you to verify your identity with Companies House.
Service charge disputes: what do GPs need to know?
20 Feb 2026GP practices across England continue to report receiving significant service charge bills from NHS Property Services (NHSPS) and Community Health Partnership (CHP), which they believe to be unreasonably high or unclear.
This article reviews considerations for GP practices and steps practices should take where service charges are being challenged.
