A solicitor working in the National Health Service wants to create a forum for NHS lawyers, to reduce the sense of ‘isolation’ they may feel.

Justin Day, commercial legal adviser at Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals Foundation Trust, wants the group to provide a setting where NHS lawyers can exchange ideas and ways of working. He said many trusts employ only one solicitor, leading to a sense of ‘isolation’ for those who are the only practitioner in a trust.

He added: ‘NHS lawyers’ terms of reference are increasingly varied, and include: representing trusts at public enquiries; dealing with complaints; Freedom of Information Act requests and data protection issues; commercial property work; landlord and tenant disputes; EU procurement regulations; employment law; shared-service agreements; joint ventures; and commercial contract work. It would help to be able to interact with others on an informal basis.’Interested parties should contact justin.day@rbch.nhs.uk.