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How satisfied are Practice Managers in their roles?
Last week we published this year's Job Satisfaction Survey, so now seems like a good time to take a look back through our recent surveys to investigate recurring themes and see how the results have varied.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 18th June 2018
The latest policy updates for this week include a revised Homeworking Policy, featuring a new GDPR-compliant risk assessment form. Plus, we have reviewed a series of documents to make sure they are up to date for 2018, including a Staff Training Matrix and NICE Guidelines Protocol.
Management
Hot under the collar: How to avoid dress code dramas
With a heatwave predicted this summer, temperatures are on the rise - but it’s not just too much time in the sun that can leave practice managers feeling the heat. For many employees, higher temperatures can be a cue to start taking a looser approach to practice dress codes.
Care Quality Commission
CQC report offers general practice a signpost to success
A new report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows how 10 GP practices managed to improve their ratings from ‘Inadequate’ and ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’ - and even achieve ‘Outstanding’.
Management
How high are motivation levels at your practice?
This year’s FPM Practice Manager Job Satisfaction Survey launched last week, helping us build up a picture of day-to-day life for GP practice managers in 2018. Last time we asked you about your motivation levels, just over half of PMs told us they felt motivated in their role.
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Practice Manager Job Satisfaction Survey 2018
The Practice Manager Job Satisfaction Survey is back! We're conducting a quick survey to test the general attitude of Practice Managers in their roles. If you enter you could win £30 worth of high street vouchers!
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 11th June 2018
This week’s latest policy updates includes a new poster designed to help practices share information on how medical records are used with patients. Plus, there are updates to the CCTV Policy, Freedom of Information Act Policy and Confidentiality Policy for Teenagers.
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Up to 750 GP practices could close their doors by 2022
A report by the British Medical Association to mark two years of the GP Forward View has warned that general practice remains in ‘critical condition’, predicting that almost 800 GP practices could face closure within the next five years.
Management
Secret Diary of a PM – Has the GP Forward View delivered?
The General Practice Forward View (GPFV) has been in place for just over two years, but how effective has it actually been? Here, our anonymous blogger shares their thoughts on the first two years of NHS England’s support package for primary care.
General
Choosing the right option for primary care refinancing
With the primary care sector evolving at an ever-increasing pace, we've seen significant growth in the number of GP practices looking to reorganise their finances for many different reasons.
Management
Secret Diary of a PM – Five years on the front line!
I have recently been reminded that I have been writing blogs for FPM for five years and I have been asked to reflect on this. It’s safe to say we have seen a lot of changes in that time…
General
My Surgery Website Needs You!
Once again we are very pleased to be nominated for the GP Practice Awards - and this time we need your help!
Finance
Where to start when you conduct a pay review
At the start of a new financial year many practices are reviewing their pay structures and asking some familiar questions. Can salaries be increased to retain key staff? Will the budget stretch to giving all employees the same pay rise - or will tough decisions need to be made?
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 4th June 2018
This week’s batch of policy updates includes documents relating to confidentiality agreements for staff and third parties, as well as dealing with complaints in Scotland.
Latest News
Does GDPR mean revising your existing staff contracts?
Now that GDPR has finally arrived and you’ve reviewed your procedures and put your privacy notice in place, is there anything else to consider? We’ve had several queries at the FPM helpline asking if PMs need to issue new contracts for staff under GDPR.
Vlog
Your Top 7 Motivational Drivers (Vlog)
Sometimes we all need an extra push to get us feeling motivated! This quick vlog from Charan explains the top seven motivational drivers and helps you accomplish your aims.
Latest News
The Essential Five-Minute Guide to GDPR (Vlog)
It’s not just for the 25th – GDPR is for life. The biggest change to data protection law for decades may not be the best gift we’ve ever received, but it’s been emphasised that it’s an evolution rather than a revolution. Here are five important things to know about GDPR!
General
One bad day at the practice: PMs share their horror stories
Everyone has bad days at work, but for a Practice Manager this can mean the equivalent of five bad days rolled into one. The life of a PM can feel isolated, but don’t worry because you are not alone, as some of these tales will assure you…
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 28th May 2018
May 25 has finally come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we’re finished with GDPR! This week’s changes to the FPM Policy Library include updates to documents on Caldicott, fees and medical records, all in place to help keep FPM members compliant.
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June Awareness Days Calendar
We've put together a handy calendar detailing some of the awareness days coming up for June, and links to the official pages in case you would like to get involved.
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