In this edition: Darzi report, the new patient safety strategy for GPs, Clinical Negligence Claims Agreement, the latest on fixed recoverable costs and much more.

In this article, we summarise the new statutory medical examiner (ME) system and how this impacts your organisation.

What can PCNs expect from the revised 2024/25 Network Contract DES? This insight summarises the key changes that took effect from 1 April 2024.

A number of recent changes that have come into effect on the public register at Companies House. These new changes apply to new company incorporations, and ongoing operation of companies which could have an impact on GPs, dentists and pharmacists.

In this podcast our Head of Real Estate Sam Hopkins discusses refinancing of GP surgery premises with Ian Crompton of Primary Care Finance.

On 9 May the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published The National Health Service (General Medical Services Premises Costs) Directions 2024 (“the new Premises Cost Directions”).

Whilst no formal announcement has been made regarding what will replace the DES after 31 March 2024, there have been assurances given over the past year.

Our specialist dental lawyers have put together their top five tips for you to consider when selling your dental practice. These will be helpful to ensure the sale process is quick and efficient.

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.