Insight
New “Call In” and scrutiny powers for NHS service changes
25/01/24
A new power for the Secretary of State to “call in” NHS services changes will come into effect on 31st January 2024.
Podcast
EMPOWERcast | The HCSA Women's Network Podcast | Episode 3
15/12/23
Bringing women together from NHS Procurement, Supply Chain and other sectors to share experiences from personal and professional viewpoints, the EMPOWERcast series aims to uplift, educate, and inspire.
Insight
Dispute resolution after Court of Appeal decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
01/12/23
Court of Appeal confirms the Court can Stay cases and compel parties to engage in non-court-based dispute resolution - Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416.
Podcast
EMPOWERcast | The HCSA Woman's Network Podcast | Episode 2
17/11/23
Bringing women together from NHS Procurement, Supply Chain and other sectors to share experiences from personal and professional viewpoints, the EMPOWERcast series aims to uplift, educate, and inspire.
Podcast
Procurement Act 2023: Getting to grips with the key gamechangers
13/11/23
In this brief update, Mary Mundy and Katrina Day select the top game changers within the new procurement legislation, providing a clear and useful guide to help you prepare for the essential obligations and significant changes.
Insight
NHS Pension Scheme: Consultation and proposed changes from April 2024
09/11/23
The government has recently launched a consultation on various proposals including amendment to the employer and employee member contributions to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Podcast
Estates Essentials: NHS Projects Podcast
09/11/23
Matthew Hunter and Lee Clarke reflect upon progress of the New Hospital Programme, including the delivery of successful and ongoing projects, availability of capital funding and potential challenges in unsettled conditions.
Podcast
How will the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR) shape the future of healthcare procurement?
06/11/23
Welcome to our latest podcast where our legal team discuss the recently published draft regulations for the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which comes into force on 1st January 2024.
Insight
Clinical Law Insight: Autumn 2023
02/11/23
The Clinical Law Insight summarises some of the key issues in healthcare law for the NHS, insurers, and private healthcare providers.
Podcast
EMPOWERcast | Refreshingly honest conversations with women in healthcare procurement and supply chain
13/10/23
Bringing women together from NHS Procurement, Supply Chain and other sectors to share experiences from personal and professional viewpoints, the EMPOWERcast series aims to uplift, educate, and inspire.
Insight
Minimum service levels during strike action – the proposals for hospital services
21/09/23
In this insight, we summarise the minimum service level proposals and what they may mean for employers of staff working in hospital services, if they go on to become law.
Insight
Minimum service levels during strike action – the proposed ‘reasonable steps’ Code of Practice
06/09/23
The government has opened a consultation on the draft statutory Code of Practice which sets out the steps a trade union should take to be compliant with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act. We summarise what it means for employers.