Sale and leaseback - key considerations
09/09/16
The number of sale and leaseback transactions involving primary care premises has increased over recent years and is currently at an exponential rate of growth.
Preventing Muslim employee from wearing hijab was unlawful discrimination
27/07/16
In the case of Bougnaoui v Micropole SA the Advocate General of the CJEU advised that the dismissal of a Muslim employee for refusing not to wear her hijab when visiting clients was direct discrimination on grounds of religious belief.
Cannabis factories and suspended orders
25/07/16
Two recent Court of Appeal cases have created quite a stir on the issue of whether or not a possession order should be suspended, despite the judge not believing the tenant’s evidence at the trial.
Partnership disputes - minimising risks and costs
20/07/16
Partners in general practice tend to have close working relationships but the pressures of general practice
CQC – Life after comprehensive inspections
15/06/16
The CQC has now completed its programme of comprehensive inspections of NHS Trusts.
An update on voluntary Right to Buy
09/05/16
Following our recent article, “Voluntary Right to Buy: getting ready” we have received an update from the NHF on some points.
The "Right to Rent" requirements
19/04/16
The Immigration Act 2014 introduced the “right to rent” scheme, which applies to any residential tenancy granted on or after 1 February.
Consultation on new whistle-blowing guidance for GP practices
14/04/16
Draft Guidance from NHS England, which seeks to make it easier for primary care staff to raise concerns, is now open for consultation.
Discrimination claims against regulators can be heard in the Employment Tribunal
07/04/16
A look at a decision that could have far reaching consequences for regulatory bodies.
Pay protection for junior doctors returning to training
18/03/16
The Employment Tribunal has handed down a decision regarding pay protection for junior doctors returning to training.
Providers of NHS healthcare: changes to procuring NHS services from 18th April
18/03/16
On 18th April 2016, CCGs’ and NHS England’s temporary exemption from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) when procuring healthcare services for the NHS will come to an end.