Browne Jacobson Health and life sciences

Our latest feature in LaingBuisson's Healthcare Markets magazine explores how private healthcare providers can forge lasting relationships with the NHS. Carly Caton provides expert insights on turning short-term opportunities into sustainable collaborations that can improve health outcomes and drive innovation. LaingBuisson subscribers can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4bpN3J3 #HealthcareInnovation #NHS

Is your organisation prepared for the aftermath of a serious accident? Understand the critical steps necessary to handle investigations led by the CQC or police effectively. Join us for part 2 in our Care Focus webinar series where we will: * Discuss how to prepare your organisation for serious incidents. * Outline essential systems and processes to effectively manage such events. * Navigate through the engagement with police and CQC following an incident. * Explore the legal framework governing the stages of an investigation. * Provide practical steps to manage the scrutiny and intensity of post-incident inquiries. Who should attend? This webinar is designed for health and care sector professionals and their insurance providers. Why attend? Gain insights into preparing and fortifying your organisation against the challenges of serious incident management. Equip yourself with the knowledge to safeguard your organisation and ensure compliance during critical times. Details: * Date: Monday 10 March 2025 * Time: 12pm - 1pm * Location: Online (Link to be provided upon registration) * Cost: Free Register here: https://bit.ly/3EYYBHh #HealthcareManagement #RiskManagement #CQCInvestigation

Watch our popular Mock Inquest Course on-demand. The course will take you through the inquest process from start to finish with insights, lectures, and mock inquest scenarios to provide a realistic experience of an inquest hearing from opening to conclusion. This is an important training course for practicing clinicians and any health and care professionals who would benefit from understanding the inquest process, including social workers and those working in clinical governance, patient safety and risk, complaints, family liaison and in-house legal teams. The course is delivered by a range of legal experts including a Medical Examiner and 5 experienced Coroners from jurisdictions across the country. It will be delivered over 4 live lunchtime modules and bonus on demand content. You will get access to a range of resources and course materials which can be used to inform best practice when dealing with inquests in the future. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gGxGNT #PatientCare #Maternity #MockInquest

The Health and Care Connect February edition is here! We're bringing together the latest updates and events to help you keep your finger on the pulse of current health and care issues in the independent sector. This edition covers topical issues such as: * #PostivePurpose - Back2Work Group: Tackling unemployment * Health and life sciences: 2025 predictions. * New MHRA post-market surveillance guidance published for medical devices. * Understanding AI: A guide for healthcare professionals. *The Casey Commission: A consensus for change and more! Explore our insights here: https://bit.ly/3D5yJc5 #Healthtech #Health

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for not one, but two categories in the prestigious HealthInvestor Awards 2025: 'Legal Advisors of the Year – Private' and 'Legal Advisors of the Year – Public'. This double nomination is a testament to our dedicated health law team's expertise, commitment, and the trust our clients place in us. A huge thank you to our incredible team for their hard work and to our clients for their continued partnership and trust. We look forward to the awards ceremony and are excited to continue setting benchmarks in legal services for the healthcare industry. #HealthInvestorAwards2025

Register to watch our popular Mock Inquest Course on-demand. The course will take you through the inquest process from start to finish with insights, lectures, and mock inquest scenarios to provide a realistic experience of an inquest hearing from opening to conclusion. This is an important training course for practicing clinicians and any health and care professionals who would benefit from understanding the inquest process, including social workers and those working in clinical governance, patient safety and risk, complaints, family liaison and in-house legal teams. The course is delivered by a range of legal experts including a Medical Examiner and 5 experienced Coroners from jurisdictions across the country. It will be delivered over 4 live lunchtime modules and bonus on demand content. You will get access to a range of resources and course materials which can be used to inform best practice when dealing with inquests in the future. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gGxGNT #MockInquest #LocalAuthority #Care #PatientSafety

Louise Barton, Associate, is highlighting the ground-breaking work being done in the Generation study at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB). This pioneering research initiative, led by Genomics England in collaboration with the NHS, is set to revolutionise genetic healthcare by testing new-borns for over 200 genetic conditions. * Why this matters: The study's focus on analysing new-borns’ genomes aims to enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of genetic conditions. Such early interventions could not only give future generations a healthier start but also have profound implications on medical practice and legal frameworks, particularly in medical negligence claims. * Commitment to diversity: The Generation study is exemplary in its commitment to inclusivity, involving participants from ethnic minorities, the LGBT+ community, and other underrepresented groups. This approach ensures a comprehensive dataset that reflects our diverse society. * Long-term engagement: Participants in the study will be engaged over the next 16 years, providing ongoing updates and results that could transform the landscape of medical science and legal practice. We closely monitor such innovative studies as they provide crucial data that could influence how medical negligence cases are approached and resolved. This aligns with our commitment to staying at the forefront of legal and medical advancements to better serve our clients and community. https://bit.ly/43cl51C #MedicalResearch #Lifesciences

As the government seeks to reform the children’s social care system, providers should anticipate having to navigate a complex web of issues regarding transparency, potential profit-capping and collaboration. So what are the next steps for independent providers? Our Partner, Sarah Erwin-Jones, elaborates in this article for CareMarkets. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4kbBol5 #SocialCare #Health

The MHRA has published new guidance for manufacturers of medical devices on post-market surveillance to help manufacturers understand and prepare for the post-market surveillance (PMS) regulation, which is due to come into force later this year on 16 June 2025. Our Partner, Matthew Alderton, explores the new guidance and what it means for medical device manufacturers. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4iaX5jH #Lifesciences #Healthcare #LegalUpdate

In our recent Shared Insights session, we explored some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the health and care sector in the year ahead. Our team shared their insights into how organisations can tackle 2025’s challenges while maintaining high quality care. One big announcement is the new 10-Year Health Plan which is part of an aim to build a health service fit for the future. Read the full note from this session here: https://bit.ly/4k10nYi #Health #Care #SharedInsights