Primary Care Providers

We ensure your practice meets the standards of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), an essential requirement for providing safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. Our team offers guidance on complex regulatory frameworks, assisting you in maintaining best practices in patient safety, service quality, and operational management. This includes advice on updating policies, training, and procedures to align with CQC expectations and avoid any potential non-compliance issues.

We help structure and secure your practice’s growth by drafting and reviewing partnership agreements, including those specific to GP partnerships. Whether you’re looking to merge, acquire, or collaborate with other primary care providers, our expertise ensures these transitions are seamless, legally sound, and support your long-term goals. We offer strategic advice on structuring partnerships to minimise risks, so your practice can develop and expand with a solid legal foundation.

Our employment law services cater specifically to the healthcare industry, helping you draft employment contracts and policies that are compliant and tailored to your unique needs. We provide advice on managing employment disputes, dismissals, and tribunal claims, ensuring your team is supported fairly and legally. We also help you navigate employment status assessments, including IR35 considerations, so you can manage your workforce confidently and in compliance with current laws.

Navigating NHS contracts requires in-depth understanding, and we assist with reviewing and negotiating service contracts such as GMS, PMS, and APMS agreements. Our team provides guidance on commissioning services and funding arrangements while ensuring compliance with NHS England requirements, helping your practice make the most of available resources while remaining legally secure.

A primary care solicitor specialises in providing legal advice and services to individuals and businesses in the healthcare sector, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and healthcare organisations. They can assist with regulatory compliance, employment law, disputes, contracts, and patient care matters.

Yes, it is highly recommended to seek legal advice if you are facing a regulatory investigation, such as an inquiry by the General Medical Council (GMC) or the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). A solicitor can provide guidance, help you understand the process, and represent your interests during the investigation.

Yes, a primary care solicitor can assist with a wide range of employment law matters, including contracts, disputes, disciplinary procedures, and issues related to discrimination or unfair dismissal.

If a patient makes a complaint or takes legal action, it is important to seek advice from a primary care solicitor. They can guide you through the legal process, help you assess the situation, and represent you if the case escalates to court. It’s essential to act quickly to ensure your rights and reputation are protected.