Plastic Free July is fast approaching, a month dedicated to reducing plastic waste, particularly single-use plastics. But as a GP practice, what can you do to reduce the plastic waste in your surgery?

Another month is about to begin, which means even more Awareness Days are on the horizon. Take a look at what is coming up this month and click below to download a PDF.

After more than 20 years as a Practice Manager across three very different NHS practices, I finally retired earlier this year. Having spent years contributing articles and shaping policies for FPM, I once imagined retirement would leave me restless—struggling to fill the time I once devoted to work. But, as many before me have discovered, life quickly finds ways to fill the gaps.

FPM members can access a comprehensive selection of policies, templates and toolkits on our flagship FPM Core software.

Getting the balance right when keeping in touch with an employee who is off sick can be tricky. Many managers worry about saying the wrong thing, or making the situation worse. Some avoid contact altogether or are unsure who is responsible for maintaining communication. Being too cautious can mean employees return to work without the right support, and some may even leave the organisation altogether.

Managing a healthcare practice is demanding enough without the added stress of meeting Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and staying on top of policy updates. For many practice managers, compliance isn't just a task—it’s a constant source of anxiety.

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

Another month has begun which means even more Awareness Days are on the horizon. Take a look at what is coming up this month and click below to download a PDF.

We’ve all been there - leaving a meeting wondering exactly what’s been achieved, unsure of what we’re supposed to do next and, worst of all, even more confused than we were at the start. So how do we avoid these potential pitfalls and make sure that we’re getting the most from our meetings?

Running a primary care practice today means doing much more than delivering quality patient care. Between managing a busy schedule, coordinating staff, and staying on top of changing healthcare regulations, compliance can quickly become overwhelming.