Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 29th January 2018
This week’s update for FPM members comes in the form of extra support in the recruitment process. We have added a new recruitment checkless procedure to our Recruitment Policy, to go hand in hand with our article on Managing Reputational Risk During the Recruitment Process.
HR / Employment Law
Managing Reputational Risk During the Recruitment Process
In the first few months of a new year, many people begin looking for a new role and a new challenge. With that in mind, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of having a fair and professional recruitment process in place.
Management
Top 10 Ways to Get More Organised
‘Excellent organisational skills’ has to be one of the top billing terms in most, if not all, PM job advertisements - and it’s been this way for many years. With this in mind, how many of us have let our organisational skills fall by the wayside?
Can You Challenge the CQC?
Despite increasing pressure being placed on frontline care teams, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed that GP practices are providing a consistently good quality of care, with 93% rated good or outstanding.
Secret Diary of a CQC Advisor - The Evolving Inspection Process
The way that CQC inspect practices is changing, with Inspectors and Specialist Advisors attending training sessions across the country to learn the outline of the new process and how they can contribute to the way the process will be handled.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 22nd January 2018
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated to take into account the latest changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care.
Latest News
New Scottish GP Contract Receives the Go-Ahead
The new Scottish GP contract has been given the green light, placing a fresh emphasis on increased funding, boosting recruitment and less time on bureaucracy. It’s been speculated that this approach could signal a change in general practice throughout the UK.
Did You Know… FPMS Pro Has a Document Management Tool?
FPMS Pro is the fantastic new suite of tools and features available to all First Practice Management members. Why not upgrade today to join the hundreds of PMs who’ve already signed up for access to tools including Holiday Planner, Drug Manager and Fridge Monitor?
9 Easy Ways to Spot a Phishing Scam
Phishing is when fraudsters pose as a legitimate company, person or institution in an email or text message to trick someone into giving financial and/or other personal information. Cyber criminals also use fake online advertising to direct victims to fake websites where username, password or financial information is required.
Latest News
NHS Digital Shifts SNOMED Implementation Date
NHS Digital have provided an update on when GP practices will be expected to start using SNOMED CT coding terminology, a common clinical language that will replace Read codes within the NHS.
Latest News
Time Is Running Out to Apply for the Clinical Pharmacist Programme!
The start of 2018 sees us enter the second year of the GP Forward View, which will continue to be rolled out this year with further funding assigned to training and infrastructure. A further programme from GP Forward View is the introduction of clinical pharmacists in general practice.
What's Coming in 2018?: Test Your Knowledge
At the beginning of this month we told you 8 things to watch out for in general practice in 2018, now it's time to see if you were paying attention! Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
First Practice Management Feedback Survey 2018
In the spirit of New Year we have devised a quick two minute feedback survey and want to know your views. You'll help us create an up-to-date picture of First Practice Management and help shape our plans for the years ahead.
Latest News
Secret Diary of a Practice Manager – Hopes and Wishes for 2018
At the beginning of 2017 our anonymous blogger wrote an article on their hopes and aspirations for the NHS in the year ahead. They’ve returned once again to take a look at what they would like to see change in 2018.
It’s a Dog’s Life – Should I Grant Paid Time Off to Care for Pets?
Here at FPM, we’re no stranger to weird and wonderful queries, so we thought we’d take the bull by the horns (or the dog by the collar) and look at one of the more unusual cases we’ve seen recently…
General
A Look Back at FPM's Most Popular Articles in 2017
As we enter the New Year we decided to take a look back at what articles were most popular in 2017. We had lots to choose from so condensed them down into this short video for your enjoyment. You can find links to the full list within the article!
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