Policy Update
Policy Updates Week Commencing - 16th September
This week’s update includes a new version of the Locum Induction Sheet, which has been revised to include new information and checklists, making it a more complete document and suitable for locums working at the practice on a short or long-term basis.
Management
What are examples of an effective social prescribing model?
Social prescribing offers primary care providers in the NHS the choice to refer people to a wider network of community-based services, which are often non-clinical. It’s an important change in health and social care and comes with some key benefits.
Management
Reducing DNAs and Increasing Capacity in General Practice
Reducing DNAs is a topic that’s never far from the minds of savvy practice managers and it’s also one of the GP Forward View’s 10 high impact actions for general practice. With that in mind, here are a few ideas for reducing DNAs to improve access and free up vital time for clinicians.
General
FPM Wellbeing – Five steps to great health and success
Summer is coming to an end, and we hope you got involved with our FPM Wellbeing ideas for primary care managers, whether it was organising a coffee morning, thinking about social prescribing or getting your team together to enjoy a park run!
Policy Update
Policy Updates Week Commencing - 9th September
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care.
Management
Leadership & Management Training: A Practice Manager’s Learning Diary
Every GP practice manager works under unique circumstances, but education and experience are two key factors to unlocking success in primary care. A professional ILM management certification can provide the skills and knowledge to boost your career.
Management
Everything you need to know about Employment Tribunals - HR Vlog
The word “Tribunal” is bandied around fairly commonly in the workplace, but what do they actually involve and how likely are you to ever have to attend one?
Policy Update
Policy Updates Week Commencing - 2nd September
This week’s FPM policy update includes the Complaints Procedure for Scotland, which has been revised to make it even more comprehensive and also includes a draft leaflet to share with patients.
Management
A Salaried GP is Called for Jury Service: What Comes Next?
A salaried GP reveals that she has been called for jury service, but the dates clash with the weeks that your senior, full-time partner is on leave... So what is your next step?
Management
10 everyday work habits that put your data at risk
According to a Bloomberg Business story, a cyber-criminal can crack a six-character password that has all lowercase letters in just 10 minutes. Using simple passwords is just one of the common work habits that can result in a data breach risk for you and your practice.
Policy Update
Policy Updates Week Commencing - 26th of August
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care.
General
An introduction to social media for GP practices
Many practices managers are discussing how they should promote their Practices on social media platforms. But how do you reach out to the public and how can it benefit your patients?
General
September Awareness Days Calendar
September is set to be a busy month with lots of awareness days happening, so be sure to get ahead and check them out now!
Management
What are the biggest issues surrounding Primary Care Networks?
Primary Care Networks are one of the hottest topics in healthcare, and as we all get used to this latest shift in the NHS landscape, there has been a lot of confusion around the finer details.
Policy Update
Policy Updates Week Commencing - 19th of August
FPM members can now access updated policies and procedures including our Patient Asking to Record Consultation document, reviewed in light of new guidance issued by the MDDUS around whether GPs can ask patients not to film their faces.
General
FPM Wellbeing: Putting our best foot forward
The are many definitions of social prescribing in primary care, but the one that resonates most with me is enabling individuals to take personal responsibility for their own health and wellbeing. Recently I asked myself - how can we apply that to ourselves?
HR / Employment Law
HR Case File: How Do I Accommodate Term-Time Only Working?
A member of the GP practice staff comes to you with a request to work during term-time only so that they can balance work with caring for their children during the school holidays. What would be your first step? No one said dealing with HR issues would be easy…
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Practice Manager Job Satisfaction Survey Results 2019
The results are in for the 2019 FPM Practice Manager Job Satisfaction Survey.
Policy Update
Policy Updates Week Commencing - 12th August 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.
Management
Managing your workload part two - Refining The Eisenhower Matrix
Last week we talked improving your timekeeping, introducing the Eisenhower Matrix and working out the difference between what’s important and what’s urgent. Now let’s look at refining that technique even further.
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