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In this episode of our NHS Estates podcast series, Nick Hillyard speaks with Thomas Hurst and Jonathan Bond about the legal and practical challenges of healthcare construction. They cover risk allocation, procurement strategies, dispute resolution, and the evolving landscape of hospital builds - from modular design to ESG compliance.

In this episode of our NHS Estates podcast series, Victoria Armstrong and Ben Farline from our Health Real Estate team explore how NHS organisations can dispose of surplus land or buildings through public auction. They discuss the benefits, key steps, legal considerations, and how to prepare for a successful and compliant sale.

In the third and final episode of the Health Adviser podcast series, Alistair Robertson, Partner and Head of Public Law at DAC Beachcroft, is joined by Emma-Jane Dalley, Partner at DAC Beachcroft, and Dr. Raghib Ali, CEO and Chief Medical Officer at Our Future Health.

Together they explore how this ground-breaking research programme - now the world’s largest of its kind - is driving a shift toward prevention-first healthcare. With over 2.5 million volunteers and a focus on data, diversity and early risk detection, Our Future Health plays a central role in the UK government's new 10 Year Health Plan. It’s helping to build the evidence base for personalised, risk-based screening and scalable digital interventions that aim to reduce disease burden and health inequalities across the UK.

In this episode of the Health Adviser podcast series, Katherine Calder, Partner and Head of Public Procurement at DAC Beachcroft, speaks with Dr. Rhidian Bramley, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Lead for Diagnostics, Digital and Innovation within the Greater Manchester Imaging Network. Together, they explore how Manchester is deploying AI at scale to transform cancer diagnostics, improve early detection, and reduce waiting times. As early diagnosis and AI play a central role in the government's 10 Year Health Plan, this conversation highlights a practical and pioneering model that others in the NHS may look to adopt.

In this opening episode of our Health Adviser podcast series, Hamza Drabu, Head of Health at DAC Beachcroft, is joined by Dr. Nav Chana MBE, senior partner at Cricket Green Medical Practice and non-executive director at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Together, they explore global models of care with a spotlight on Brazil’s community health worker scheme — a universal, preventative initiative now gaining traction in the UK. Dr. Chana discusses its integration into NHS settings, the cultural and funding challenges of adapting such models, and its relevance to health inequalities. This Brazilian approach features as part of the government’s new 10 Year Health Plan, reflecting growing interest in reverse innovation to support scalable, sustainable community health in England.

In Episode 8 of our NHS Estates Series, we explore key planning updates and top tips for developing the healthcare space and bringing health to the high street. Join our real estate experts as they share practical insights and advice on how to deliver successful healthcare projects.

In this latest episode from our Property Headaches podcast series, partner Nicola Fairbairn talks to partner Rachael Reynolds about Newcomer Injunctions.

Together they discuss what a newcomer injunction is, what they can be used for and how you would obtain a newcomer injunction.

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In this episode of our Data, Privacy and Cyber Digest podcast series, DACB partners Charlotte Halford and Rowena McCormack provide an overview of the current AdTech landscape through a privacy lens, including recent regulator activity and look at projections for the next six months.

Together they consider what AdTech is, why it raises privacy concerns, and provide some practical tips for compliance with AdTech regulations.

2025 will be a key year for organisations preparing for the phased requirements of the EU AI Act. With provisions relating to "high risk" AI systems effective from 1 August 2026, this podcast episode guides you through the actions you should be taking over the course of 2025 to prepare. DACB partner, Chris Air, and BLD partner, Dr. Alexander Beyer discuss what high risk AI systems are, what the key obligations are for deploying a high risk AI system, and what timelines need to be considered for deployment.