Hempsons health and social care law podcast

Business & Economics Podcasts

Hempsons is the UK's leading law firm dedicated to the health and social care sector. In the NHS alone, Hempsons’ clients include over 180 organisations, trusts and foundation trusts, commissioning bodies and NHS England’s Area Teams. We also act for private healthcare providers and hundreds of individual GPs, dentists and other healthcare-related professionals and practitioners at any one time. The firm’s ‘top 10′ charities practice has in excess of 160 clients, comprising charity and not-for-profit organisations of all sizes and our charity solicitors have extensive experience in this area. Our new podcast series begins life in the COVID-19 era, and will initially focus on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the health and social care system, but will move on to more "business as usual" topics.

Location:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Business & Economics Podcasts

Description:

Hempsons is the UK's leading law firm dedicated to the health and social care sector. In the NHS alone, Hempsons’ clients include over 180 organisations, trusts and foundation trusts, commissioning bodies and NHS England’s Area Teams. We also act for private healthcare providers and hundreds of individual GPs, dentists and other healthcare-related professionals and practitioners at any one time. The firm’s ‘top 10′ charities practice has in excess of 160 clients, comprising charity and not-for-profit organisations of all sizes and our charity solicitors have extensive experience in this area. Our new podcast series begins life in the COVID-19 era, and will initially focus on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the health and social care system, but will move on to more "business as usual" topics.

Twitter:

@hempsonslegal

Language:

English

Contact:

+442074847597

Website:

https://www.hempsons.co.uk/

Email:

marketing-1@hempsons.co.uk

Episodes

What does the PSR mean for primary care providers?

2/1/2024

Primary healthcare law experts Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney host our first podcast of the year, discussing what the new Provider Selection Regime means for primary healthcare providers. In this episode, they discuss what the Provider Selection Regime is, and look at three different scenarios where it would apply. For more information about our primary healthcare legal services and how we can help your business, visit our website.

Duration:00:15:31

Social media uses and abuses in primary care

10/9/2023

What are the rules around social media for doctors and other primary care health professionals? Join Robert McCartney and Rachel Levine for the latest episode of our primary care podcast, where they navigate the complex and ever-evolving issue of social media uses and abuses in employment law. In this episode they discuss: 00:16 - Introduction 01:00 - The evolving nature of social media 02:06 - Which social media platforms cause the biggest issues? 03:44 - Social media and the law 04:54 - Tribunal scenarios and outcomes 06:54 - Cyber bullying and the law 08:02 - Personal opinion or work issue? 11:13 - Different standards for different professions 13:12 - Data protection and company monitoring 15:35 - Processes for practice managers 19:10 - Freedom of expression

Duration:00:23:34

Complaints handling - an introduction to negligence claims for dentists

9/20/2023

Following his recent webinar, healthcare litigation associate, Nigel Wood, gives an introduction to clinical negligence claims that dentists face and discusses how they can handle these complaints.

Duration:00:24:38

Primary care contracts - don't get trapped!

8/21/2023

Robert McCartney and Kirsty Odell, associates in Hempsons' primary care team, host this episode, focusing on common traps in primary care contracts. In this episode, they discuss: 00:18 - Introduction: the purpose of contracts 01:45 - The pros and cons of NHS contracts 03:00 - Trap one: entering into a contract inadvertently 05:13 - Trap two: the role of customer practice 07:36 - Trap three: conflicts 10:12 - Trap four: gaps in subcontracting 13:00 - Trap five: unfair provisions in commercial contracts 16:39 - Trap six: unclear termination provisions 19:19 - Trap seven: insufficient payment provisions

Duration:00:28:12

An introduction to inquests for the primary care sector

7/17/2023

Primary care partner Justin Cumberlege talks to Sam Wright, a senior solicitor in our healthcare advisory team specialising in inquests, about the role of primary care practitioners in the latest episode of our podcast for GPs. 00:16 - Introduction 01:36 - What is an inquest? 02:49 - What should/shouldn't you say in an inquest? 05:00 - Can inquest evidence be cited in a subsequent clinical negligence case? 05:54 - Quality of evidence 07:47 - Do GPs need to attend inquests in person? 11:36 - Who can support GPs throughout the inquest process? 12:53 - Potential adverse outcomes of inquests

Duration:00:17:35

Court of Protection episode 6 - Liberty Protection Safeguards

6/13/2023

In the sixth and final episode of our Court of Protection series, Hempsons' healthcare advisory associates Rachael Hawkin and Liz Stokes give an overview of the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS). 00:16 - Introduction 01:23 - April 5 2023 announcement 02:25 - Recap: what are the Liberty Protection Safeguards? 04:53 - LPS objectives 06:01 - What is the definition of deprivation of liberty? 07:41 - How will the deprivation of liberty be authorised? 09:07 - Who can be a 'responsible body'? 10:44 - The impact of LPS on care planning 11:42 - The LPS process 14:39 - What is the expected timeline for LPS implementation? 16:28 - What now?

Duration:00:20:15

Court of Protection Episode 5: Section 21A of the Mental Capacity Act

5/22/2023

In the penultimate episode of our Court of Protection series, Hempsons' healthcare advisory associates Rachael Hawkin and Liz Stokes discuss Section 21A of the Mental Capacity Act. 00:16 - Introduction 01:23 - What is Section 21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005? 02:26 - Objections to a patient's deprivation of liberty 03:55 - Who can bring a challenge on behalf of a patient? 06:55 - Who can be party to a Section 21A challenge hearing? 07:38 - How are Section 21A challenges progressed in the Court of Protection? 09:41 - Best interests and capacity 11:10 - The role of the social care provider in a Section 21A challenge

Duration:00:14:04

Preparing your PCN for 2024 and beyond

5/15/2023

In this episode of our GP podcast, primary care law experts Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney discuss the future of PCNs and how GPs can prepare their businesses for 2024 and beyond. 00:16 - Introduction 01:05 - What have PCNs achieved since 2019? 01:55 - PCNs during the pandemic 03:11 - Staffing and incorporation 05:55 - Forming a company 06:25 - Director responsibilities 08:02 - The future of PCNs 09:50 - Finances 10:38 - Commissioner contracts 11:29 - The role of PCNs 13:27 - Super practices 15:15 - Primary Care Trusts 17:13 - Key things to consider

Duration:00:21:00

Court of Protection Episode 4: Witness evidence in the CoP

4/11/2023

The social care sector plays an often understated role in welfare cases, so this series, over a course of 6 episodes, will take you through the basics of Court of Protection for welfare matters and delve into areas where providers are likely to be involved, what they should consider and how they can prepare. This fourth episode gives an overview discussion, looking at evidence provision in Court of Protection from the perspective of a social care provider.

Duration:00:18:40

Court of Protection Episode 3: Disclosure rules

1/26/2023

In the third episode in our Court of Protection series for social care providers Rachael Hawkin and Liz Stokes discuss the disclosure rules in the Court of Protection and the ways a social care provider may find themselves in receipt of a request for disclosure in proceedings.

Duration:00:13:37

Court of Protection Episode 2: How a social care provider may find themselves involved in the Court of Protection

12/14/2022

In this second episode in our Court of Protection series for social care providers Rachael Hawkin and Liz Stokes discuss the ways in which a social care provider may find themselves involved in the Court of Protection.

Duration:00:15:58

Court of Protection Episode 1: Welfare cases in the Court of Protection for social care providers

10/18/2022

The social care sector plays an often understated role in welfare cases, so this new podcast series, hosted by Hempsons' healthcare advisory associates Rachael Hawkin and Liz Stokes, is designed to take you through the basics of the Court of Protection for welfare matters. Over the course of six episodes, they will delve into areas where providers are likely to be involved, what they should consider, and how they can prepare. Episode one provides a brief introductory overview to the Court of Protection (CoP) for social care providers and what is meant by capacity and best interests for the patient. 00:13 - Introduction 01:17 - What is the Court of Protection? 01:50 - Court of Protection jurisdiction 02:25 - The Mental Capacity Act 03:24 - History/modern day Court of Protection 04:45: Capacity 07:33 - Best interests 08:40 - The role and powers of the Court of Protection 11:50 - How does the court work?

Duration:00:14:25

Hempsons and Morris Crocker: Incorporating your PCN

9/5/2022

Hempsons partner, Justin Cumberlege, and Sally Sidaway medical client director at specialist accountancy firm Morris Crocker, discuss the pros and cons of incorporating your Primary Care Network (PCN).

Duration:00:16:14

What to consider when incorporating your GP Practice

4/28/2022

Hempsons corporate law partner, Ross Clark, discusses the legal considerations when incorporating your GP practice. In this episode, Ross covers what a company is in legal terms; why and how to create a company; what you need to do to satisfy the commissioner; premises considerations; what to consider around tax and pensions; and finally, the pros and cons of incorporating your practice. To find out more about how we can help practitioners and to contact the team, click here.

Duration:00:15:07

GP Retirement - what to keep in mind

3/17/2022

Corporate Primary Healthcare Partner Justin Cumberlege is joined by James Gransby of RSM Accountants and Paul Gordon of MacArthur Gordon to discuss the issues that should be considered when a GP wishes to retire from their partnership or practice.

Duration:00:16:54

GP Partnership Disputes

1/19/2022

Ross Clark, a partner in the Hempsons GP team discusses the common causes of GP partnership disputes, what to do if you get involved in one, and how to avoid them if possible.

Duration:00:20:04

Is your GP Federation PCN friendly?

1/3/2022

Corporate Primary Healthcare Partner Justin Cumberlege is joined by Solicitor Matthew Gale to discuss GP federations and PCNs.

Duration:00:11:58

The early stages of clinical negligence claims

12/23/2021

Clin neg claims – considerations from conception to conclusion Episode 1 - The early stages of clinical negligence claims In this podcast Stephen Maratos, Gill Muir and Steven Wade, healthcare litigation team members from Hempsons’ Newcastle office, discuss what the early stages of a claim entail. They review what to do after receiving a Letter of Claim, and what to do in the early stages of a claim before formal litigation. They also chat through and think about risks and costs, as well as highlighting the key things to remember.

Duration:00:28:25

Evidence - who done it?!

11/30/2021

Listen to Hempsons Newcastle healthcare litigation partners Stephen Maratos and Gill Muir discussing the recent seminar on evidence they delivered alongside counsel Martin Forde QC and Georgina Nolan.

Duration:00:26:32

Inquests - prison inquests

11/12/2021

Associates Liz Stokes and Liz Hackett from our healthcare advisory team discuss particular aspects and common themes for inquests arising from deaths in prisons.

Duration:00:15:49