Monthly Archives: April 2019

North East NHS workers: Tax planning and pension Q&A

North East NHS Pension advice

Here in the North East, healthcare professionals, such as consultants, GPs, doctors and dentists need specific financial advice.  The team at Robson Laidler Accountants have a dedicated healthcare service where all matters of accounting, taxation, financial planning, payroll and NHS pensions advice can be delivered all under one roof. And […]

Healthcare Breakfast Seminar

Breakfast Healthcare Seminar

Please join us for the big screen cinema experience at our Breakfast Healthcare Seminar on Tuesday 4 June, 8am – 9am at Vue Cinema, Trinity Square, Gateshead. This free seminar is ideal for GP Practice Managers, Doctors and Dentists.  Topics covered will include;  Driving Efficiency in Accounts, by Robson Lailder […]

New tax allowance for the construction of buildings

Buildings and Structures Allowance

Structures and Buildings Allowance This change, announced at Budget 2018, provides for capital allowances for expenditure incurred on or after 29 October 2018 on the construction of a building or structure in qualifying use. The annual rate of allowance is 2%. After some delay HMRC have now published the draft […]

Can I order a prescription for financial piece of mind?

NHS Pensions

We know / that as busy medical professionals, it’s difficult to find time to prioritise your own plans.  For most doctors, your NHS Pension will underpin your plans to reduce hours/stop work altogether later on. However, there have been so many changes to the NHS Pension and pension legislation in […]

Robson Laidler is the new name for Straughans

Robson Laidler Accountants

The same excellent service – just a new name on the door. We are delighted to confirm that from Tuesday 23rd April Straughans Accountants in Chester-le-Street will be renamed and re-branded as Robson Laidler. This name change is the final phase of the acquisition journey since we acquired Straughans more […]

A Prescription for Financial Preparation

Healthcare practice financial checklist

Traditionally GP and dental practices have only really looked at their financial performance as and when the year-end accounts have been delivered, prioritising (and rightly so) the care of their patients. However, practices have faced increased pressure in recent years, and as such, the need to keep on top of […]