Healthcare Law Brief

Has your practice set up a limited company and are the company records up to date? Be prepared for the new legislative changes for enforcing appropriate record keeping at Companies House

Thursday, 25 January 2024

If your practice has set up a limited company, it will be registered at Companies House and these legislative changes will be relevant to you.

Has your practice set up a limited company and are the company records up to date? Be prepared for the new legislative changes for enforcing appropriate record keeping at Companies House.

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Common Lease Clauses: The term, security of tenure and lease security

Thursday, 14 December 2023

When negotiating a lease, the parties will need to agree to the term of the lease, whether the tenant will benefit from security of tenure and whether the landlord requires additional security in support of the tenant performing their lease obligations.

Common Lease Clauses: The term, security of tenure and lease security

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Top tips for preparing for mediation in healthcare disputes

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Offering confidentiality, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution favoured by the healthcare sector.

Top tips for preparing for mediation in healthcare disputes

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Sale of Lloyds community pharmacies - what does this mean for healthcare landlords?

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Recent news is reporting the successful sale of all community pharmacies once owned by Lloyds Pharmacy Limited.

Sale of Lloyds community pharmacies - what does this mean for healthcare landlords?

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Do GP partnerships have to pay historic seniority payments to retired partners?

Thursday, 14 December 2023

A recent report in GP Online suggests that practices may have to find ex-partners and pay them sums of money in respect of historically underpaid seniority payments.

Do GP partnerships have to pay historic seniority payments to retired partners?

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Procurement changes coming into force on 1 January 2024 - what you need to know about the Provider Selection Regime

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

The Department of Health and Social Care has introduced the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to Parliament and draft statutory guidance has been published, intended to come into force on 1 January 2024.

Procurement changes coming from 1 January 2024 - what you need to know about the Provider Selection Regime

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Managing your lease - a good practice guide

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Many GPs either occupy their premises under a lease or let parts of their premises to third parties but healthcare clients are often surprised about what their lease actually means.

Managing your lease - a good practice guide

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Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates - why GP surgeries need these in place

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Many GP Surgeries are not aware that they need both an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) in place to ensure compliance with UK energy efficiency regulations.

Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates - why GP surgeries need these in place

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Closure of large chain pharmacies across the UK - what should healthcare landlords look out for?

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Boots Pharmacy have recently announced the planned closure of 300 branches throughout the UK in the next 12 months with further closures expected to follow.

Closure of large chain pharmacies across the UK - what should healthcare landlords look out for?

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Top tips for managing PCN disputes

Monday, 09 October 2023

Even in successful PCNs, disputes can arise and can have a significant impact on constituent GP practices. The collaborative nature of PCNs means that it is important to try to avoid conflict, and to manage any disputes that do arise at the outset.

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The NHS funding debate - Section 106 contributions in housing developments

Monday, 09 October 2023

The issue of whether NHS bodies are entitled to seek revenue funding from property developers when a new housing development is proposed has recently sparked a legal debate.

The NHS funding debate - Section 106 contributions in housing developments

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RAAC in healthcare premises - identify, assess, manage

Monday, 09 October 2023

RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) has made headlines over the last month, as schools have been closed to carry out inspections. However, RAAC is not confined to schools.

RAAC in healthcare premises - identify, assess, manage

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Common lease clauses - the premises, rights granted and reserved and use

Monday, 09 October 2023

When granting or taking a lease, the extent of the leased premises, the tenant's rights and the permitted use of the premises need to be clearly defined within the lease. In the below, we have set out the key considerations when agreeing these provisions.

Common lease clauses - the premises, rights granted and reserved and use

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Final pay control charges - what you need to know

Monday, 11 September 2023

Final pay control charges can catch practices unaware and can often involve significant liability. It is important for practices to understand the issues surrounding these charges and when they might be triggered.

Final pay control charges - what you need to know

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Common lease clauses - disposals of a tenant's leasehold interest

Monday, 11 September 2023

Leases often permit Tenants to 'dispose' of their interest in the lease in specified circumstances and under certain conditions. These clauses are commonly known as 'alienation' provisions.

Common lease clauses - disposals of a tenant's leasehold interest

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