Podcast
Renters (Reform) Bill Podcast - The key proposals and changes
16/06/23
Welcome to our latest podcast where our real estate legal team discuss the key proposals in relation to the Renters (Reform) Bill and how these changes could have a significant impact on NHS staff accommodation.
Insight
Police Scotland’s controversial ‘clean shaven’ policy
07/06/23
The plan to require all frontline police officers to be clean-shaven is now on hold. This insight looks at the detail of the policy, why it is controversial and what forces need to consider.
Insight
Spotlight on harassment, violence and aggression against healthcare and emergency services workers
02/06/23
The increase in violence against staff in healthcare and Emergency Services is a concern for both workers and employers. In this insight we look at how employers can ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff.
Insight
How will the Renters (Reform) Bill affect NHS organisations?
24/05/23
The government has put forward proposals to abolish section 21 notices with the view to giving renters greater protection. It will create potential difficulties for NHS organisations who provide staff accommodation.
Insight
NHS Pensions tax: beyond the Budget
04/04/23
The Chancellor is removing the Lifetime Allowance, and the Annual Allowance is being raised from £40,000 to £60,000 from April 2023. In this insight, our experts consider in detail the impact of the Budget measures on the NHS.
Insight
Clinical Law Insight: Spring 2023
30/03/23
We summarise the first preliminary hearing for module 3 of the Covid-19 Inquiry and a major change in the Civil Procedure Rules from 6 April. We also introduce a new section in which we consider upcoming appeal court judgments and significant issues.
Podcast
Covid-19 Inquiry Podcast – Key takeaways from the Module 3 preliminary hearing
07/03/23
Welcome to our latest podcast where our legal team provide first response perspectives of the preliminary hearing for Module 3 of the Covid Inquiry which took place on 28th February 2023.
Insight
Update on the NHS Provider Selection Regime – continuing uncertainty over timescales for implementation
20/02/23
The latest update from NHS England suggests that the NHS Provider Selection Regime may come into force at some point in 2023. We reflect on what this means for healthcare service contracts that will need awarding prior to the new regime coming into force.
Case study
Phased redevelopment at a busy London NHS acute hospital
20/01/23
In order to future proof the site, North Middlesex University Hospital needed to develop new and expanded clinical facilities, whilst also replacing ageing office accommodation used for various core support functions.
Insight
NHS England publishes new priorities and operational planning guidance
11/01/23
On 23 December 2022, NHS England published the 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance. In this insight, we summarise the key points and what has changed since the 2022/23 and how it has been received.
Insight
NHS Provider Selection Regime - it will not be in force in 2023
21/12/22
NHS England published an update on their website confirming that the NHS Provider Selection Regime is not expected to be in use in time for the 2023/2024 NHS contracting round.
Blog
Video
Integrated Care Boards: First 100 Days
08/12/22
The 1st July marked a very significant change in the structure of the NHS, with the establishment of integrated care boards (ICBs) and the abolition of clinical commissioning groups.