Since the introduction and implementation of the Any Qualified Providers (AQP) programme, Sintons’ healthcare team has provided comprehensive support and advice to a wide range of AQPs. That advice has ranged from guidance on the essential qualification criteria, procurement and NHS contracts to competition law, employment/HR and real estate.
Our team can provide robust one stop shop of advice across all areas to AQP start-ups, for example on structure and incorporation of your organisation, TUPE issues or securing a the property aspects of your proposal.
We appreciate that competition in this market is based upon quality and not price. We provide our AQP clients with the support they need to provide an outstanding level of service with overheads and cost in mind. We always ensure that our advice itself offers value for money to our clients.
We can offer you specialist expertise and experience in a range of areas including:
- Commercial contracts;
- Corporate governance including training;
- Employment & HR;
- Health & safety;
- Intellectual property;
- Property/real estate;
- Capital developments;
- Health centre leases;
- CQC registration & regulatory;
- Medical law;
- Joint ventures & collaborations;
- Procurement & collaborative tendering;
- Service charge disputes;
- Competition; &
- Data Protection & FOI.
If you require any further information, one of our team of healthcare specialist lawyers would be pleased to talk through your requirements and answer any questions. Please contact us at any time.
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Alison Oliver is on stage at Management in Practice Newcastle, demystifying Single- and Multi-Neighbourhood provider contracts — what we know so far, the risks and opportunities for practices, and her top legal tips for successful collaboration.
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Alison Oliver is on stage now at Pulse LIVE Newcastle, talking through how practices, PCNs and GP federations can get ready for the new single/multi-neighbourhood provider contracts under the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Sintons` healthcare team brings 40+ specialist lawyers to this, including a dedicated primary care group — come find us on our stand if you want to talk through what these contract changes mean for you.
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