Public Sector News

Leading Manchester law firm George Davies has recruited healthcare regulatory expert Andrea James, 32, from the General Medical Council. Andrea will spearhead the firm’s move into the regulatory sector.

All professionals are experiencing the effects of increased regulation and doctors are no exception. After many years of discussion, Revalidation will be upon us by the end of 2012 and CQC registration by early 2013. Are you prepared for these significant changes? Are you worried about the effects that this could have on your practice or your career?

Commercial property law specialist Jennifer Lewis, of leading Manchester law firm George Davies advised two medical practices on their relocation to the Orford Park LIFT project in Warrington.

Solicitors from the Education Team at leading Manchester law firm George Davies advised Lancashire based Runshaw College on a property project.

The healthcare team at leading North West law firm George Davies has been shortlisted for the gong Legal Advisers of the Year at this year’s Health Investor Awards. The Awards promote excellence and recognise innovation in the independent healthcare sector.

The controversial Health and Social Care Bill has finally passed into law. After many months of heated debate and amendments it is likely that there will now be a number of announcements and clarifications as to how this new system is to work in practice.

Many GP practices are choosing to vacate their current surgery premises in favour of moving into new, state of the art, purpose built health centres. Whether you are working with a developer, moving into Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) premises or going it alone and building or developing your own premises, this as an essential read to find out how we at George Davies have the experience to help you get the best deal every step of the way.

Outsourcing services has become an increasingly popular way for Local Authorities to become more streamlined, create efficiencies and save costs and is supported by current government policy. Not for profit Community Interest Companies (CICs) are created and services, employees, properties and a fixed budget are transferred to the company. The savings, particularly where an exemption to National Non-Domestic Rates can be applied, can be substantial.

The healthcare team at leading Manchester law firm George Davies advised two long established GP practices in Frodsham on their relocation to a new state of the art community health centre. The multi million pound development was built on the former Frodsham High School site.

It has been revealed in a recent Pulse survey that a quarter of GP practices are planning staff redundancies in light of a new contract deal that accountants predict will deliver five-figure cuts in practice profits.