Healthcare Law Brief

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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Should new GPs be concerned about the risks of becoming a partner?

Monday, 11 September 2023

Healthcare lawyer and Partner at VWV, Oliver Pool, explains that while it depends on the practice, the risk run by most GP partners is really very low.

Should new GPs be concerned about the risks of becoming a partner?

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New Neurotechnology Report Published by UK Regulator, ICO

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

A report on neurotech and its potential risks has recently been published by the ICO.

New Neurotechnology Report Published by UK Regulator, ICO

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What Happens When Your Tenant Applies to Assign Their Lease?

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

In the Healthcare sector, we are currently seeing a high volume of pharmacy tenants approaching our GP clients and asking to transfer their rights and obligations under their pharmacy lease to another party.

What Happens When Your Tenant Applies to Assign Their Lease?

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Disclosure of GP Earnings - How Enforceable Is It?

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The law that says GPs have to declare their earnings above a certain threshold has now been brought into force. But how enforceable is it really? I wonder how many GPs will choose to comply.

Disclosure of GP Earnings - How Enforceable Is It?

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AI and the Healthcare Sector - Changing Times

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

With the entry into the market of an array of third party products powered by GPT, and with these AI models appearing to be on a very steep development curve, AI looks set to rapidly transform the way many of us live and work.

AI and the Healthcare Sector - Changing Times

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Energy Brokers - Be Aware of the Potential Risks When Entering into Contracts Through Energy Brokers

Thursday, 17 November 2022

An Energy Broker (Broker) acts as an intermediary between the consumer and the supplier. They can be a useful tool in assisting with considering options, pricing and finding reputable suppliers.

Energy Brokers - Be Aware of the Potential Risks When Entering into Contracts Through Energy Brokers

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Changing Procurement - The New Provider Selection Regime for Healthcare Services

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

The way healthcare services are procured by NHS commissioners is about to change and will have important implications for suppliers.

Changing Procurement - The New Provider Selection Regime for Healthcare Services

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NHSPS Lease Regularisation Programme - Nearly 10 Years On, Where Are We Now?

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

We consider below, the background to the NHSPS Lease Regularisation programme, the service charge issues since NHSPS took over the NHS estate and the two test cases brought by a handful of practices seeking to clarify the issues.

NHSPS Lease Regularisation Programme - Nearly 10 Years On, Where Are We Now?

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