Health sector
We are health sector legal experts working together with health and social care providers, commissioners and regulators. Our experience across the private and public sectors means we understand your rapidly changing environment.
Why choose Browne Jacobson's healthcare legal advice?
Our clients choose and stay with us because of our extensive healthcare sector knowledge, accessible advice, progressive approach to making healthcare legal services easier for our clients and our commitment to delivering exceptional service as our standard.
With a large team of healthcare lawyers operating nationwide, you can rely on us whether you need assistance on a national or local scale. We’re sure our specialist, pragmatic and bespoke healthcare legal advice will help you to achieve the results you are looking for.
"The team has been very responsive and provided clear and comprehensive advice."
Key resources
Shared Insights
Forum
"Shared Insights is a monthly online forum which connects leaders and professionals from across the health and care sector to discuss the challenges you face and share learning, ideas and best practice."Find out more
Maternity services
Resource hub
"Our hub for health trusts includes resources aimed at supporting quality improvement work already underway in maternity units across the country."Find out more
Health and Care Connect
Training
"If you’re a decision maker in the independent health and care sector - whether you’re an operator, supplier, developer, investor, or advisor - our Health and Care Connect is for you."Find out more
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Frequently asked questions
Healthcare lawyers specialise in all legal matters related to healthcare. They may represent either healthcare providers such as NHS trusts, private hospitals, primary care and dentists in defence cases, or individuals who have suffered injuries or losses as claimants. We navigate complex healthcare regulations and legal frameworks to ensure fair resolutions for our healthcare provider clients.
Regulatory bodies in health and social care oversee and ensure the professionalism and competency of healthcare and social work professionals. For example, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulates various healthcare professionals, including therapists, scientists, and social workers in England.
Key contacts
Gerard Hanratty
Partner
Clare Auty
Partner
Latest insights and events
Legal Update
Understanding the ICO's new fining guidance
Opinion - Maternity services
Newborns born outside of hospitals at higher risk of hypothermia during emergency responses
Legal Update
ICO consultation on accessing care records: A legal perspective
Legal Update - Shared Insights
Shared Insights round up - Spring 2024
Legal Update
Court of Protection rules on capacity and best interests in pregnancy termination case involving detained woman
Online Event - Shared Insights
Shared Insights: focus on the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
Legal Update
Employment Healthcare Briefing - March 2024
Legal Update
The importance of including temporary staff in NHS patient safety investigations
Legal Update
Death certification reform in England and Wales – how will healthcare providers and commissioners be affected?
Opinion
Government’s Spring Budget invests millions in maternity safety
Opinion - Maternity services
Health Service Journal reports on growing trend of “free birthing”
Legal Update - Maternity services
Introduction of baby loss certificates gives recognition to millions of bereaved families in the UK
Legal Update
Charity law update – March 2024
Legal Update
NHS England publishes updated guidance on NHS subsidiary companies
Opinion
Caregivers at work: Navigating new carer's leave regulations
On-Demand - Shared Insights
Shared Insights: Sexual safety in the workplace — how leaders can help to create a sexual safety culture
Opinion
EHRC publishes new guidance on menopause and the workplace
Legal Update - Health and Care Connect
Health and Care Connect: Health Check - March 2024
Legal Update
Braceurself Ltd v NHS England 2024: Court of Appeal procurement case decision
Legal Update
Mental health law round up – February 2024
Legal Update - Maternity services
Chesterfield Royal Hospital ranked amongst the top Trusts nationally in the 2023 Maternity Survey
Published Article
Planning the future of healthcare
On-Demand - Shared Insights
Shared Insights: Giving evidence before the Family Court - a practical session
Legal Update
Updated guidance on COPDOL11 (Re X) applications
Opinion - Maternity services
Coronial investigations of stillbirths - summary of consultation responses
On-Demand - Shared Insights
Shared Insights: Improving communication with families through the inquest process
Published Article
Legal frameworks for mental health
Press Release
Landmark Supreme Court decision clarifies the extent of Doctors’ Duty of Care
Press Release - Firm news
Browne Jacobson bolsters presence in Wales with three new appointments
Opinion
New employment rights set to come into force
Legal Update - Shared Insights
Shared Insights round up - Winter 2023
Legal Update
Minimum Service Levels introduced for ambulance, rail, and border security
Opinion
BBC personality wins appeal on IR35 status
Opinion - Maternity services
BBC investigation finds NHS interpreting service problems contributed to baby deaths and serious brain injuries
Legal Update
Renewals and CTOs - are remote examinations permitted under the Mental Health Act?
Online Event
Mock inquest training sessions
Legal Update
Employment Healthcare Briefing - December 2023
On-Demand - Shared Insights
Shared Insights: Coroners Question Time
On-Demand - Shared Insights
Mock inquest: Guide to giving evidence remotely at a coroner’s inquest
