Rules for an effective, lawful consultation process

Many of the proposed changes to health services are hugely controversial. How can NHS bodies ensure a legal challenge doesn't stop a reorganisation in its tracks ? Regulatory lawyer Philip Grey looks at "The dos and don'ts of NHS reconfiguration" in a recent Guardian Healthcare piece. He offers both commissioners and providers some easy-to-follow practical advice to help them manage service change. You can view the piece on the site here.

Mills & Reeve has extensive experience of providing service reconfiguration advice. We can advise NHS bodies on: when they must consult the public how they go about doing it and how they can protect themselves from legal challenge.

For further information please contact Philip Grey Jill Mason or Katrina McCrory.