What Could the New Scottish GP Contract Mean for PMs?
Proposals around the new Scottish GP contract have attracted a lot of attention thanks to its emphasis on increased funding, tackling the financial risks faced by GP contractors and allowing clinicians to spend more time treating patients than filling in forms. Could this approach signal a change in general practice throughout the UK?
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Cyber-Attack Report – Why It’s Not Your Fault
On 30th October the National Audit Office published a report on the NHS response to the cyberattack in May 2017. The report stated that the attack could have been easily prevented if the NHS followed basic IT security practices for what is considered an “unsophisticated cyber-threat”.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 27th November 2017
This week’s policy round-up includes documents updated by one of our brilliant team of Practice Manager associates. The Learning Disabilities (Identification of Patients with) Protocol has been amended to include details of the Learning Disabilities Health Check scheme.
Practice Manager Salary Survey 2017 Results – The Gender Pay Gap Is Narrowing!
First Practice Management is proud to announce the results of our Practice Manager Salary Survey for 2017. Sponsored by expert insurance providers MIAB, the survey received over 1,000 responses and gives us an update on the gender pay gap in general practice management roles, with men earning 7.7% more than women working in the same roles.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 20th November 2017
This week’s policy round-up includes documents updated by one of our brilliant team of Practice Manager associates. The Learning Disabilities (Identification of Patients with) Protocol has been amended to include details of the Learning Disabilities Health Check scheme.
11 Key Quotes from FPM’s Practice Manager Salary Survey 2017
FPM’s annual Practice Manager Salary Survey results are in, and as always they make for fascinating reading. Here we take a closer look at some choice quotes from the survey, providing a snapshot of the state of people management in primary care today.
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Charging for Information Requests to End Under GDPR
A report by Pulse says that GP practices will have to provide personal data requested by patients for free when the EU’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) come into force on 25 May 2018. So what could this mean for practices’ finances?
Occupational Health Reports – Do You Need One?
We take a look at the key questions surrounding Occupational Health reports: what are the benefits of getting one, what are the risks of not getting a report – and are there any viable alternatives?
The Practice Manager Salary Survey 2017 Teaser
The results for First Practice Management's 2017 Practice Manager Salary Survey are in! We're giving you a sneak peak of the results here and then the full breakdown will be released very soon, so stay tuned.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 13th November 2017
This week’s policy round-up includes a new document put together by one of our FPM associates - 'Access to Patients' Records by the Police '.
Management
The Secret to My Success: Award-Winning Practice Manager Kay Keane
It’s been an eventful year for Thornfields trainer and National Primary Care Awards practice manager of the year Kay Keane! We caught up with Kay to discuss her successful year, the focus on social prescribing she has put in place at Alvanley Family Practice where she resides as the practice business manager, and the future of primary care.
HR Case File: Can I Ask an Employee to Retire?
What happens when you have an employee in their 70s who’s having trouble keeping pace with their colleagues and struggling to adapt to new systems? Is it appropriate to ask them if they are considering retirement? No one said dealing with HR issues would be easy…
Management
Secret Diary of a PM: When Things Aren’t as They Seem…
Our anonymous blogger reflects on a pair of incidents that made them question whether some of the day-to-day aspects of general practice are really as straightforward as they may first appear.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 6th November 2017
This week’s policy round-up includes an update to the Caldicott Principles Compliance policy, which takes into account the news that the IG Toolkit in England will be replaced in April 2018.
Did You Know… FPMS Pro Can Define Your Staff Schedule?
FPMS Pro is the fantastic new suite of tools and features available to all First Practice Management members. Why not upgrade for free today to join the hundreds of PMs who’ve already signed up for access to tools including Holiday Planner, Drug Manager and Fridge Monitor?
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NHS England to Replace IG Toolkit in 2018: What PMs Need to Know
Last week NHS England revealed that the Information Governance (IG) Toolkit will be replaced in April 2018. This change is part of a new approach to measuring progress against 10 data security standards for general practice set out by Dame Fiona Caldicott. We’ve picked out some key information for primary care managers!
November Awareness Days
We've put together a handy calendar detailing some of the awareness days coming up for this month. Plus, links to the official pages in case you would like to get involved.
Stress Awareness: One in Three Deal with Mental Health Issues
Stress levels are at an all-time high, with one third of British employees reportedly dealing with stress, depression or anxiety on a daily basis. In today’s modern world, many of us feel under more pressure than ever to merge our work and home lives.
Did You Know… FPMS Pro Can be Set Up for All Practice Staff?
FPMS Pro is the fantastic new suite of tools and features available to all First Practice Management members, designed to make the running of your GP practice a smoother, simpler process. Why not join the hundreds of PMs who have already upgraded?
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