Guide
The law of the NHS
This resource provides information on the law relating to the operation and management of the NHS in England.
This resource provides information on the law relating to the operation and management of the NHS in England.
Landmark Chambers is a leading set of barristers chambers advising on the legal rules that affect the operation and management of the NHS in England.
This resource provides information on the law relating to the operation and management of the NHS in England. Please see terms under which information is made available.
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The site is edited by David Lock KC and Hannah Gibbs, both of whom are specialist practitioners in the law relating to the National Health Service.
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Access materials from this guide as well as other related resources.
An Introduction to the Legal Structures of the NHS
The powers and duties of the Secretary of State for Health
Direct Payments and Personal Health Budgets
A Guide to the Law on NHS Continuing Care and NHS Funded Nursing Care
A Guide to the Law on Patient Choice
Establishing the NHS body responsible for commissioning NHS services for patients
Commissioning NHS Services
Who is entitled to access NHS services free of charges and who is required to pay charges for NHS services?
The purpose and effect of the NHS Constitution
NHS Acute Care Contracting
Community Dental Services
The Impact of Procurement Law in the NHS
GP Practice Management
The law and practice of the major reconfiguration of NHS Services
Public Health and Public Law
NHS Complaints and the Health Service