22 April 2024 Insight GP property succession planning: what are the options? As part of our In Focus in Primary Care series, we look at the options open to GP partners considering property succession planning – there are several, but we focus on four common options. Property is a key element of any succession plan as practices look for alternatives when it comes to the handling of practice premises on a retirement of a property owner. It requires an understanding of the options available to avoid a lengthy and costly process. Bookmark this page 4 min read
15 April 2024 Insight Monitoring the Mental Health Act 2022/23: key points to note The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its latest annual report on 21 March 2024. There are 76 pages to be digested. Bookmark this page 2 min read
2 April 2024 Insight Mental Health Act reform: the story so far The arrival of the spring solstice on 21 March 2024 also saw the publication of the Government’s long-awaited response to the Joint Committee’s report on the draft Mental Health Bill. Bookmark this page 3 min read
28 March 2024 Insight 10 years on: has the Cheshire West decision gone west? Mrs Justice Lieven’s recent judgment perhaps represents the most serious (albeit first instance) challenge to Cheshire West in the 10 years since it was handed down. In this article, we explore the approach Mrs Lieven took to the question of deprivation of liberty of a child, which may have wider implications. Bookmark this page 7 min read