Featured: 5 quick ideas for putting social prescribing into practice
Last week was Social Prescribing Day! To mark the occasion, we have gathered a few ideas on how to implement it at your practice, as well as information about Thornfields' new 'Learn and Share' programmes.
General
One bad day at the practice: PMs share their horror stories
Everyone has bad days at work, but for a Practice Manager they can feel like a week's worth rolled into one. The life of a PM can sometimes feel isolated, but don’t worry because you really are not alone, as some of these tales will assure you…
Management
Secret Diary of a Practice Manager: The NHS Long-Term Plan
"I do believe we can get a better NHS for our times if we want to." Our anonymous blogger returns to share their thoughts on the ambitious Long-Term Plan, weighing up both its good and bad points.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 11th March 2019
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care. The documents are easy to pick up and use, meaning you can tailor them to the unique needs of your practice with minimum fuss.
Latest News
CQC to introduce new annual reviews for ‘majority’ of GP practices
GP practices rated either Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission will be subject to new ‘annual regulatory reviews’ and focused inspections from 1 April. How will your practice be affected?
Finance
The Practice Staff Salary Survey 2019
Our annual staff pay and staffing levels survey has proven to be a valuable tool for managers assessing their own practice rates and staffing needs. Welcome to the 2019 Survey, and thanks in advance for taking the time to get involved.
General
Does the perfect GP practice exist?
Practice Managers who took part in a recent BMA survey have addressed the issue of GP practices being too small to meet patient demand, with half of respondents saying they do not believe the surgery building they work in fits their present needs.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 4th March 2019
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care. The documents are easy to pick up and use, meaning you can tailor them to the unique needs of your practice with minimum fuss.
Management
Why apprenticeships could be right for your practice
It’s National Apprenticeship Week so we are revisiting our chat with Kay Keane, Business Manager at Alvanley Family Practice, who has enjoyed great success using apprentices.
HR / Employment Law
HR Case Study: Dealing with a problem employee
No one said dealing with HR issues would be easy... Thankfully, FPM’s HR experts are here to help. We have prepared a series of handy case studies that are packed with useful tips and ideas. We begin with a query about handling a difficult employee.
Finance
What we learnt from 2018's Practice Staff Salary Survey
With the annual FPM practice staff salary survey well underway, now is a great time to take a look back at our results from 2018 and reflect on what we found.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - The February Round-Up
Here’s a definitive round-up of reviewed policies in the FPM Policies and Procedures Library for this month, including our new Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) Policy.
General
March awareness days calendar
March is set to be be a very busy month and that's even before Easter arrives! While we look forward to Spring, here's our round-up of awareness days to keep you busy...
General
Quick tips for getting involved with awareness campaigns
It's fantastic to get involved in awareness campaigns and raise the profile of health and wellbeing issues, but taking the plunge can feel daunting. Here are a few tips for getting involved, as well as advice on starting your own campaigns!
Latest News
Dispensing practices affected by crackdown on fake medicines
The issue of counterfeit medicines is a growing concern, and the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) has been put in place to help solve the problem. As of February 9, GP practices are expected to comply with an initiative described as ‘the safest medicines system in the world’.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 18th February 2019
The Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) Policy is the latest addition to the FPM policy library, which discusses the purpose of the new initiative and how it needs to be applied.
Finance
Stretching your salary: Tips for you and your staff
The Staff Salary Survey launches this week, and to mark the occasion we have decided to revisit this article all about making the most of your money.
Management
Does your leadership style utilise this key management skill?
Charan Sarai, Training Delivery Manager for Thornfields, is back to discuss the importance of kindness in both our personal and professional lives. This article discusses why caring is such an essential skill for GP practice managers.
General
Reasons to love being a Practice Manager
To celebrate Valentine's Day we decided to pay homage to all the reasons to love being a Practice Manager! We asked why you love what you do, and here are the answers...
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 11th February 2019
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care. The documents are easy to pick up and use, meaning you can tailor them to the unique needs of your practice with minimum fuss.
General
6 key things to know about the NHS Long-Term Plan
NHS England finally shared the NHS Long-Term Plan on 7th January, and as expected there’s a lot to get to grips with – the plan sets out the 10-year priorities for healthcare and reveals how NHS funding is going to be used.
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