3 mins
02 Jun 2026
A turning point for deprivation of liberty
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has unanimously overruled its 2014 majority decision in Cheshire West, fundamentally reshaping the definition of deprivation of liberty.
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Health and care blog
Our health and care law blog provides insight on the latest legal, policy and commercial issues affecting the NHS and the independent health sector.
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2 mins
02 Jun 2026
NHS dental contract changes in England from June 2026
The second wave of reforms is expected to come into force on 23 June 2026. These changes will further reshape how NHS dental services are commissioned, delivered and paid for.
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2 mins
01 Jun 2026
Call for evidence on the mental health strategy launched
The Department of Health and Social Care has recently launched a call for evidence to inform its new cross-government mental health strategy.
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19 May 2026
An update to the Chief Coroner’s Bench Book: Release of the deceased’s body
New guidance for Coroners clarifies how rare but sensitive disputes over the release of a body should be resolved, placing the deceased’s wishes and the role of the executor at the centre of decision‑making.
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4 mins
14 May 2026
King’s Speech 2026: key health and social care points at a glance
Yesterday’s King’s Speech (13 May 2026) sets out the government’s legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary session and beyond.
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3 mins
14 May 2026
NHS partnerships with the life sciences industry
Cross-sector collaborations between healthcare providers working in the public or independent sectors and pharmaceutical industry have a strong record of delivering benefits for patients, the NHS and industry – so a ‘triple win’.
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3 mins
13 May 2026
The future Freedom to Speak Up
Last July, the Dash review on patient safety recommended that the responsibilities of the NGO should be undertaken by healthcare providers, with some national activities delivered by NHS England.
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2 mins
05 May 2026
NHS England’s neighbourhood health centre guidance: digital signals for industry
NHS England’s first guidance on neighbourhood health centres underlines digital capability as a core enabler of neighbourhood care, supporting connectivity and integration across services.
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28 Apr 2026
Innovation needs failure – but not everyone is allowed to fail
The second Green Templeton Lecture in the 2026 series turned deliberately to the most uncomfortable stage of innovation: failure.
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24 Apr 2026
Neighbourhood health: Optimising use of your GP premises
New guidance from NHS England gives us more detail on how estates will fit into the neighbourhood health ambitions and while the big headlines are on the new build Neighbourhood Health Centres the number one priority is first using existing estate better.
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22 Apr 2026
Competition law developments shaping the health and care sector
Competition law continues to play a growing role across the health and care landscape, with the CMA taking a closer interest in how markets operate for patients, service users and the public.
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21 Apr 2026
Safety watchdog’s interim findings on mental health crisis care in emergency departments
On 8 April the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) published an interim report on Legislative challenges in emergency departments.
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