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Plan, Protect, Prosper Services for your business The delivery of primary care services continues to evolve, with competition and diversity increasing in all directions. Practice advice In a changing landscape, experience and knowledge are crucial. By teaming with our primary care specialist lawyers, who advise GPs and local medical committees (LMCs) across the country, you can be confident you are receiving the best possible support. From partnership and property issues through to ensuring your business structures are fit for the future, our clients consistently value the expertise and diligence with which we operate. Issues we can advise on include: Expanding your practice beyond core GMS and PMS contracts Structuring and operating GP provider companies and federations Participating in accountable care organisations for the delivery of health and social care integration under the NHS Vanguard ‘New Models of Care’ programme Securing new premises and grant funding for modernisation or extensions of existing premises Negotiating sale and leaseback transactions to realise the value of your surgery. Partnership deeds Without a formal partnership deed, you are involved in a partnership at will – a less formal and more uncertain partnership structure. This is bad news. It almost certainly means your NHS contract could be threatened, you may be increasingly unable to bid for new contracts, and your business could be under threat. Clear and up-to-date partnership deeds remove the inherent uncertainties, vulnerabilities and potential hazards of being involved in a partnership at will. A robust partnership deed regulates the relationship between partners and helps to prevent unnecessary partnership disputes. Protecting your premises Whether you are an owner or occupier, protecting your surgery is key. Leaseholders face a range of potential issues. Our team represents practices and LMCs in lease negotiations, service charge disputes, and lease assignments. For existing partners, as well as new partners joining the business, take time to consider several matters: Do we have a lease? Is our occupation secure and is the property properly maintained?
Are there service charges and what will they cost us? Can we get out of the lease? For surgery owners, there are other considerations to answer: Is my ownership protected? Does the property allow me to do what the business needs? Does the mortgage have any restrictions or penalties? By proactively approaching issues relating to your premises or property, Weightmans can help you to protect your business against any unforeseen issues. Our team sits on the Primary Care Premises Forum and is an approved legal service provider for several LMCs. Our experience includes: Advising practices on protecting their property ownership through declarations of trust that preserve the rights of each of the parties Representing incoming partners acquiring a share of property, ensuring they understand any hidden costs or issues that may prejudice their investment Investigating and explaining in full any mortgage conditions attached to the property. Healthcare regulation If a regulatory difficulty arises, Weightmans is on hand to offer crucial support and ensure your business gets back on track. We can help with: NHS England National Performers List investigations and hearings when your performance, conduct or health - or that of your staff – is questioned Preparing for and completing disciplinary processes for either yourself or your staff Resolving partnership disputes Dealing with inquiries, investigations and actions by national regulators, including the GMC, GDC, NMC, and HCPC Ensuring your complaints processes are fit or purpose Care Quality Commission processes and actions against registration Criminal or coroners’ investigations, including representation at police stations and in court Training around regulatory issues to prevent future difficulties arising. Employment issues People are at the heart of your organisation, which is why we focus on helping you get the best from your colleagues. Are you on top of the latest employment law issues? Do you fully understand how best to avoid claims and manage an effective workforce to drive forward your business? We can assist with: Ensuring your staff are engaged on fit-for-purpose terms and conditions Designing policies and procedures that underpin best practice in the workplace Immigration law compliance, including status checking and obtaining the necessary paperwork when recruiting from overseas Understanding the complexities around pensions law Managing change, including redundancies, mergers, and staff transfers.
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