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.
GPs are often having to refinance their property assets or update their property documents following changes to their partnership structure. GPs can often encounter challenges as a result of important property documents not being kept in good order.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.