The proposed Single Patient Record marks a major shift in how health & care providers share patient information. With technology and neighbourhood working advancing, it may now be achievable. Robert McCartney explores what it could look like and the key legal and liability questions: bit.ly/4uyf1ez

The High Court’s first judgment under the Procurement Act 2023 marks a clear shift in how applications to lift suspension will be assessed. In our latest article, we explore what the 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘌𝘺𝘦 𝘷 𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦 decision means in practice for contracting authorities and suppliers: bit.ly/4eOSmWt

Join our primary care experts Robert McCartney and James Molloy for their joint webinar with Jenny Hurst from BHP Chartered Accountants on ‘PCNs and Neighbourhood working – a discussion’ on 17 June. Book your free place here: hpsns.co/4eujBFz #primarycare

In her latest article, solicitor apprentice Lily Martin analyses the Bibescu v Clare Jenner Ltd t/a Jenners [2026] case which looks at whether the Employment Tribunal had applied the correct legal tests when assessing an accountant’s whistleblowing detriment claim. Read it here: bit.ly/4egBdVl

Thank you to all who attended our spring real estate seminar this morning and contributed to a highly informative and engaging discussion. We look forward to welcoming you to our next commercial real estate event in autumn 2026. Register your interest: [email protected]

In our latest employment law update, trainee solicitor Daisy Widdowson explains the impact of the cap and band increases following the introduction of new compensation caps on 6th April. Read her article here: bit.ly/4ucJ9eZ #employmentlaw

Join Anita Rao, partners at Hempsons and Matthew Wyard, Barrister from @39essexchambers.bsky.social for their free webinar ‘An introduction to the SEND legal framework for defendant public bodies’ on 25 June. Register here: bit.ly/4cW3ZJB

We're delighted to be supporting the HPMA Healthcare People Management Association Yorkshire & The Humber Branch Annual Conference today, with Martin Cheyne (@martincheyne.bsky.social) giving an update on the Employment Rights Act 2025.

📢There is still time to register! Join us for our NHS Legal Leadership Forum, an in person event at our Manchester office. Expect practical updates on coroners’ guidance, inquests, disclosure, MCA/CoP, and a dedicated Q&A session. Register here: hpsns.co/4syyieh

We often hear the same question from providers: “𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘘𝘊 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦?” In our latest blog, we share 5 low‑cost, practical ways to strengthen your CQC position using the systems and resources you already have in place. 🔗 Read it here: hpsns.co/4mEPbSR

NHS England has just published new guidance on Neighbourhood Health Centres; premises expert Bryn Morgan examines what this means in practice. Read it here: hpsns.co/41FFTfN

📢 There's still time to book your place! Join our commercial real estate team on Tuesday, 28 April for an in-person session at our Manchester office on how to avoid common pitfalls when responding to property enquiries. Register here: hpsns.co/3PfoxTV

Join employment lawyer Tyson Taylor on 23 June for his webinar on the Employment Rights Act 2025. Focusing on the health, social care & charity sectors, Tyson will provide a clear, practical overview of the most significant changes to employment law in a generation. Book here: hpsns.co/ERA25-23june

There’s still time to book your free place on our webinar ‘PCNs evolving into SNPs – a discussion’, happening tomorrow at 1pm. The team will cover several aspects such as geography, should you be a company and who will be the commissioner? Book here: : hpsns.co/48nDwSq

Join solicitor Molly Blackshaw for her free webinar ‘Giving evidence at an inquest’ being held on Wednesday 27 May at 10:30am. Learn what to expect on the day, tips for giving clear and confident evidence, and common pitfalls to avoid, plus a live Q&A. Register here 👉 bit.ly/4cj2THP

In her latest article, employment solicitor Mariam Jafri explores what GP employers should prioritise to support workforce financial wellbeing and reduce the risk of employment tribunal claims. First published in AISMA’s Spring edition. Read it here: hpsns.co/3OeEuda

Join our primary care experts for their webinar ‘PCNs evolving into SNPs – a discussion’ on 15 April. They will consider several questions such as should you have a company and is this just another re-organisation of an opportunity? Book here: hpsns.co/48nDwSq #primarycare

Last chance to register! Join members of our inquest team Elspeth Rose and Zara Ameen for our free webinar tomorrow, “Preparing for an inquest”. In this session our speakers will explain how to prepare a witness statement and outline key disclosure obligations. Register here: hpsns.co/4rfHdB8

Join Andrew Daly & Helen Redfern for a free interactive webinar, aimed specifically for trusts, on 22 April when they will look at some of the key issues arising on a day-to-day basis under the PSR. Click for details and to book: hpsns.co/PSRwebinar-2... #procurementlaw

Join Elizabeth Stokes & Rosie Harding on 28 April for a webinar on the legal requirements & best practice for ICBs. They’ll cover community DoL authorisations, the COPDOL11 ‘Re X’ process & what the Court expects from Rule 1.2 Representatives. hpsns.co/COP-DOLS-ICBs

Join us on Monday, 18 May for our NHS Legal Leadership Forum, an in person event at our Manchester office. Designed for Heads of Legal and senior in house teams across NHS trusts and hospitals. Register here: hpsns.co/4syyieh

Employment law specialist Nicole Johnson leads an update for social care providers & managers on 16 April, covering the recent changes to the Home Office rules & legislation affecting business immigration. Book your FREE place: hpsns.co/16apr-SC-imm...

Only three days to go until #CareEnglandConf26! Visit us at stand 9 to meet the team and chat about how we can support your service #StandByMe

Join our commercial real estate team on Tuesday, 28 April for an in-person session. The team will explore: • the key risks sellers face • why inaccurate or delayed replies matter • simple strategies to help you manage transactions more confidently. Register here: hpsns.co/3PfoxTV

On 3 March, the Court of Appeal in Townsend v Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust confirmed that decisions for patients lacking capacity – including withdrawal of life‑sustaining treatment – must be taken in the patient’s best interests, with the CoP deciding disputes. hpsns.co/clinical-dec...

Make sure you are ready for the legal and practical challenges AI will bring to HR. Join Andrew Davidson, National Head of Employment at Hempsons, for his free webinar on 25 March exploring what AI means for HR professionals. Click for details & to book: hpsns.co/25mar-AIinWo... #employmentlaw

We’re looking forward to exhibiting at the NHS Confederation’s #CareCloserToHome conference tomorrow! We’re on stand 10, come and say hello and have a chat about how we can help your practice #primarycare

Join members of our inquest team Elspeth Rose and Zara Ameen for a free webinar, “Preparing for an inquest”, on Tuesday 31 March 2026. Register here: hpsns.co/4rfHdB8

In their latest article on ‘Section 25 notices and lease renewals – what GP practices need to know’, Rachel Croft and Stephanie Trompeter give six practical points which every GP practice should keep in mind. Read it here: hpsns.co/4rwYFBz First published in GP Business in February 2026.

Join charity property experts, Stewart Gregory & Megan Davey for their webinar on 5 March. Covering the key considerations that charities & social enterprises need to be aware of when entering into a lease. Click here to find out more & book your free place: hpsns.co/5Mar-CSE-lea...

Join GP premises experts Lisa Davison and James Molloy for their joint webinar with Will Ellis and James Williams from BW Healthcare Surveyors on ‘Future proofing your GP premises: a discussion on current challenges in the sector’ on 18 March. Register here: hpsns.co/3ZrGr87

Join our primary care experts Ross Clark, Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney, for their webinar “What’s happening with SNPs & MNPs?” Register your place here: hpsns.co/3ZTh7I9

How does the Mental Health Act 2025 and the NHS 10 Year Plan fit together? Read article by Hempsons partner Anita Rao to find out: hpsns.co/3O8nZyI

The Department of Health and Social Care has published new guidance, real estate experts Bryn Morgan and Danielle Elmy-Liddiard go through the key points to note. Read their article here: hpsns.co/45M91Vd

Join Helen Claridge, partner in the social care team for her webinar on 3 March for Care England: All things Court of Protection for social care providers. Details & book your free place here: hpsns.co/CE-COP-3mar #socialcare

The recently published 2026/27 NHS Standard Contract Technical Guidance provides an important update related to how Multi-Neighbourhood Providers (MNP) will be contracted from as early as April 2026. Our primary care team delves into the implications here: hpsns.co/45HXcPM

The Mental Health Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 amending the 1983 Act, solicitor Emily Johnston breaks down the key changes that will come in on 18 February 2026. Read her article here: hpsns.co/4bvgFaj

In our latest employment law update, solicitor apprentice Jessica Ely explains what the Employment Rights Act 2025 means for employers. Read it here in full: hpsns.co/3Nyo12L #employmentlaw

Are you a PCN or GP federation seeking more contracts? Do you know what to consider if you are subcontracting? Read Justin Cumberlege & Sophie Birkbeck’s article on contract fundamentals for all the answers 👉 hpsns.co/3NfXc3e First published in AISMA’s Winter 2026 edition.

Join Hempsons’ advisory team members Anita Rao and Flora Jago, for their free webinar with the theme ‘Managing disputes in patient care’ on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 1pm. Register here👉 hpsns.co/3YIKdcV

Join Hempsons’ inquest solicitors for their free webinar ‘An Introduction to Inquests’ on 29 Jan 2026 at 10:30am. Learn about the inquest process, its purpose & healthcare professionals’ obligations, plus a live Q&A. Register here 👉 hpsns.co/3MsuJqp

What rights does the partnership have to continue using the surgery after the last of the GP property owning partners retires? In her latest article Danielle Elmy-Liddiard tackles managing this tricky transition. First published in GP Business. Read it here: hpsns.co/44U8bVI #GP #GPpartnership

Join Martyn Robinson of Hempsons’ specialist charities team for his free webinar for company secretaries of charities & not-for-profit organisations, covering the key points of the role & give practical tips to keep you & your board on track – 20 Jan 26 – click here hpsns.co/CharityCoSec...

Join our primary care experts Ross Clark and James Molloy for their webinar on Wednesday 3 December on ‘Incorporating your practice’. They’ll discuss why and how; and also look at the pros and cons. Register here: hpsns.co/3XhLDKE

Day one of the HCSA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025 is officially underway! Come and visit our team at stand 51 to discover how we can support your organisation, and don't forget to enter our prize draw for a Bettys hamper while you're here! #HCSA2025 #NHSprocurement

In preparation for the changes to the Economic and Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), commercial solicitor Anthony Igbonaju provides actionable steps companies can take to navigate these changes. Read his article here: hpsns.co/4qXkOc1

Only a few more days until the HCSA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025! Don’t miss our head of procurement, Andrew Daly, for his talk: “Procurement Act 2023 – common issues in the first 9 months.” 📍 Main Plenary (Ironbridge Suite) 🕚 19 November, 11.35–12.15 #HCSA2025 #NHSprocurement

What do #NHS boards need to know about the Employment Rights Act? Insightful #Deliveringwithpartners session from @hempsons.co.uk Andrew Davidson on what the reforms mean in practice and action boards can take. #NHSP25

In our latest employment law update, Justine Denis examines the practice implication for healthcare employers following the case of Alom v Financial Conduct Authority [2025]. Read it here: hpsns.co/3LMSwkn #employmentlaw

Fascinating conversation taking place in our breakout, supported by @hempsons.co.uk, about how #NHS trusts can identify and manage risk – from criminal investigations and regulatory action to inquests, claims and inquiries. #NHSP25 @legaltania.bsky.social @liz-hack.bsky.social