Advice centre

Medicolegal Adviser Dr Gordon McDavid answers some of the most common social media queries we receive from practices

Under the Pensions Act 2008, every employer in the UK must put certain staff into a pension scheme and contribute towards it. Whether you’re a hairdresser, an architect or a partner in general practice, if you employ at least one person you are an employer and you have certain legal duties.

This case demonstrates some of the risks practices face when working at scale, and the importance of ensuring effective systems and communication across practices.

Dr Nick Clements, Head of Risk and Underwriting Policy, answers questions about how new care models and other changes in primary care can affect your medical indemnity.

Clinical Risk Education Manager Diane Baylis explains how our risk education team can support GP federations and other organisations working at scale.

Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, explains how we are adapting to the changes affecting primary care

In this issue we focus on Priory Medical Group, which is pioneering a new joined up care model across the City of York. Managing Partner Martin Eades explains the initiative his organisation has put forward in the past two years

Medicolegal Adviser Dr Helen Hartley provides advice on the top medicolegal challenges posed by new care models.

Croner provides advice on the key considerations on staffing for organisations working at scale.