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As a Practice Manager, you play a vital role – you’re not just the one in charge, but you’re also the legal team, HR, IT specialist, counsellor, patient wrangler and partner whisperer. You’re the captain of the ship, and you have to take care of the captain if you want to keep the boat afloat.

Both FPM and Thornfields primary care training have launched brand new websites this year which are easier to use and signpost you to where you need to be quicker - have you discovered their new features yet? If not, follow the links below to navigate the new sites. 

In 2023 the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act introduced new safeguards which gave priority status for redeployment opportunities in instances of redundancies and a year later in April 2024 additional legislation has come into effect to extend this protection to employees who are pregnant. In this week’s HR article, we explain the new rights and implications for employers.

Another month has begun which means even more Awareness Days are on the horizon. Take a look at what is coming up this month (click the image to view a PDF of the calendar)

As we recover from the last-minute QOF work to maximise income, we now move on to the new QOF year, and the challenges are just as intense, says FPM's secret diarist and practice manager. 

A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK  

As healthcare systems strive to meet growing patient demands with limited resources, Physician Associates (PAs) offer a unique blend of medical expertise and collaborative spirit, extending the capabilities of general practice teams. However, their role has not been without controversy. 

From the 6 April 2024 employees in the UK will have a new statutory right to one week of unpaid leave to care for a dependant with long-term needs. This right allows any employee to take time off to arrange or provide care for a dependant with long-term needs.

A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK