The latest edition of Clinical Law Insight in which we update you on key claims cases, policy changes and highlight NHS Resolution’s latest work to promote a just and learning culture when things go wrong.

We have seen an increase in the number of enquiries from GP practices regarding the inclusion of a last person standing clause in Partnership Deeds. Our experts give tips on how to avoid the “the last person standing” causing any issues in your practice.

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.

Earlier this week, NHS England announced various changes to the 2023/24 GP contract. We have summarised six of the key areas of change.

Following a recent webinar on statutory compliance for GP practices, we consider another aspect: providing a safe environment for staff.

We outline when and why do GP practices need to update their partnership documents, and top tips on how this can be achieved efficiently.

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.

Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) were formally established on 1 July 2022 at which point their Constitutions came into effect.

NHS Resolution’s analysis of data for the first year of the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice has identified that quicker and more accurate diagnosis and improved prescribing processes could result in better patient outcomes.

Having an up to date partnership deed in place is an effective way of governing how the partners operate in partnership together. We have set out a few key points to help you understand when you need to update your partnership deed.

We have summarised the key temporary variations to primary care contracts as well as the changes to the 2021/22 Network Contract Directed Enhanced Services (DES).

We summarise NHSE&I's operational guidance to assist you with preparing and implementing the new regulations requiring healthcare providers to ensure that certain workers have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.