We break down the positives and negatives of the Single Assessment Framework, the publication of the interim report of the independent review into the operational effectiveness of the CQC and what this all means for registered providers.
In the lead-up to the 2024 general election, the UK Labour Party unveiled a comprehensive set of healthcare pledges aimed at revitalising the National Health Service (NHS) and addressing the pressing issues facing the sector.
The recent electoral victory of the UK Labour Government has brought about a wave of significant policy shifts aimed at transforming the social care landscape.
We have had several enquiries recently on the theme of private work and how GPs can do more of it. There are constraints on this for GPs, but can they be avoided, and if so, how?
Offering confidentiality, flexibility and being able to obtain a final and binding decision without involving the courts, arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution favoured by the healthcare sector.
In Health and Social Care, conflicts can impact workplace morale and effectiveness. Early intervention through mediation can prevent conflicts from escalating, ensuring a more harmonious and productive environment and improve the care provided.
Several years in the making, The National Health Service (General Medical Services - Premises Costs) Directions 2024 (The 2024 Directions) were published on 9 May 2024.
From 6 April 2024 new waste separation regulations have come into force affecting occupiers of business premises, including GP practices and pharmacies, operating in Wales.
Restructuring in a primary care setting can be an emotionally challenging experience for both employees and employers, particularly when redundancies are being considered. Here we set out guidance on taking a compassionate approach to a restructure.
As part of Lloyds Pharmacy's ongoing liquidation, several GPs who are landlords of Lloyds Pharmacies have received notices from liquidators informing them that the Lloyds Pharmacy have disclaimed their lease.
GPs 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.
In some senses, partnership deeds are like insurance policies. If nothing ever goes wrong, you won't need it. But it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
