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George Davies’ team advises on GPs’ move
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.
A tough time ahead for GPs leading to possible staff upheaval - Sound familiar? Protect your practice…
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.
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George Davies’ lawyers advise the Halle on new rehearsal premises
Partner Anne Fairhurst and Associate Jennifer Lewis, both of leading Manchester law firm George Davies Solicitors LLP, recently advised the Halle Concerts Society on the proposed development of St Peters Church, Ancoats.
What will the PCTs do with the property they own?
Healthcare professionals may be aware that one of the main areas that is yet to be resolved in relation to the proposed health bill, is what is to happen with the PCTs’ Estates.
Managing The Estate
In August, 2011 the Department of Health issued a Guidance Note to the PCTs Estate teams, regarding the “Future Ownership and Management of Estates in the Ownership of Primary Care Trusts in England”. The key underpinning principles behind the guidance are:-
LIFT, 3PD and the future for GP premises
The Healthcare team at leading Manchester law firm George Davies has been involved in LIFT (Local Investment Finance Trust) since 2002, acting for both PCTs and GPs.
George Davies’ lawyers advise Primary School on Academy conversion
George Davies’ senior partner Anne Fairhurst led a team of lawyers in the Education team, including partners Nicky Collins and Sara Barrett, who advised Parbold Douglas Church of England Primary School on its conversion to an Academy.
PCTs seeking claw backs from GP Practices - examples of claims in respect of overpayments
The recent article in PULSE Magazine alerting practices to PCTs’ attempts to claw back contract overpayments will be unwelcome news for GPs and could seriously impact on their cash flow. The article gave examples of claims in respect of payments made many years ago.
Insurance issues for GPs - your questions answered
We have been asked by a number of practices recently about issues relating to clinical negligence insurance when practices establish different vehicles to tender for and, if successful, operate contracts. Below we have set out a case study which should hopefully answer some frequently asked questions
