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Consultation Closed on Revoking Mandatory Vaccination Across All Health, Social Care and Care Home Settings

Friday, 18 February 2022

We previously reported the Government's intention to scrap mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health and social care staff, and staff in care homes in England.

Consultation Closed on Revoking Mandatory Vaccination Across All Health, Social Care and Care Home Settings

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COVID-19 Vaccines - Government Confirms Intention to Scrap Mandatory Jabs in Health and Social Care Sector and Care Homes

Friday, 04 February 2022

The Government has confirmed its intention to remove vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff, as well as for staff in care homes in England.

COVID-19 Vaccines - Government Confirms Intention to Scrap Mandatory Jabs in Health and Social Care Sector and Care Homes

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Care Assistant Fairly Dismissed for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccination

Friday, 28 January 2022

A care assistant was found to have been fairly dismissed from her job at a nursing home because she refused to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Care Assistant Fairly Dismissed for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccination

Business Property Relief - Reduce the Amount of Inheritance Tax on Your Business Assets

Friday, 21 January 2022

We recently considered the basics of Will drafting and the succession of Mrs Otto's share of her private dental practice, Gnasher & Brace (G&B). Here, we will explore a type of relief from inheritance tax - 'Business Property Relief' (BPR).

Business Property Relief - Reduce the Amount of Inheritance Tax on Your Business Assets

The Risk of Opioids to UK Pharmacy

Monday, 10 January 2022

Amidst the swell of litigation surrounding the opioid crisis in the US, the ripples of a court decision against the three largest pharmacy chains are being felt across the pond.

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Is Your Partnership Property in Order?

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

We have listed below common issues which we come across when reviewing a partnership's property arrangements. If you answer "no" to any of these queries, please get in touch and we will help you to understand what is required and how we can help.

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Succession of a Share in a Business - What You Should Include in Your Will

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

We touch on some of the basics of Will drafting before turning to the succession of Mrs Otto's share of a private dental practice.

Succession of a Share in a Business - What You Should Include in Your Will

NHS England Moves Forward With Exciting Innovative Medicines Fund Consultation

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

NHS England has published its widely anticipated consultation on the Innovative Medicines Fund (IMF). It is open for responses until 11 February 2022, after which NHS England will publish a feedback report capturing input from the consultation.

NHS England Moves Forward With Exciting Innovative Medicines Fund Consultation

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Is Your Practice in Need of HR support?

Tuesday, 23 November 2021

With GP practices experiencing a significant and growing strain due to declining GP numbers, rising demand and difficulties in recruiting - Narrow Quay HR can offer you invaluable support.

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Top Ten Tips When Looking For Surgery Finance

Friday, 19 November 2021

A big decision for many property-owning practices is how to find the finance for partner changes and any new premises needs like extensions or new builds.

Top Ten Tips When Looking For Surgery Finance

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Protect Your Practice - Do You Have a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Monday, 15 November 2021

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document whereby an individual appoints an attorney to act for them in relation to their finances.

Protect Your Practice - Do You Have a Lasting Power of Attorney?

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GP Partnerships and Leases - Issues of Ongoing Liability

Monday, 15 November 2021

Where a GP partnership occupies premises under a lease, between two and four of the partners will be named as the 'tenant' on the lease.

GP Partnerships and Leases - Issues of Ongoing Liability

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Government Guidance on the Requirement for Care Home Workers to be Fully Vaccinated

Monday, 11 October 2021

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHS) has published some Operational guidance to help support the requirement to be double-vaccinated against COVID-19 when entering a care home (unless exempt), effective from 11 November 2021.

Government Guidance on the Requirement for Care Home Workers to be Fully Vaccinated

How Your Will Is Impacted by Ownership of Partnership Premises

Monday, 23 August 2021

The terms of your Will might interact with the way in which you own your share of a partnership premises, as illustrated in this must-read article for healthcare professionals.

How Your Will Is Impacted by Ownership of Partnership Premises

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Integrated Care System - Health and Social Care Bill Update

Thursday, 19 August 2021

Further to the publication of the DHSC's Health and Social Care White Paper earlier this year, the Health and Social Care Bill was put before Parliament in early July which would put the proposed changes on a legislative footing.

Integrated Care System - Health and Social Care Bill Update

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