Policy Update
Policy Updates Week Commencing - 30th September
This week’s latest policy updates includes an update to the Medical Student Health and Safety Manual, which covers a wide range of useful information and can be shared with students at your practice.
Management
Are you friends with the people you manage?
What happens if one day you are no longer a teammate but instead become the boss? Transitioning from being one of the team to become practice manager is a big step that plenty of people have made – and it’s something many of us can struggle with.
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October Awareness Days Calendar
It's that time of the month again! We've put together our handy awareness days calendar detailing some of the key days coming up for October, and links to the official pages in case you would like to get involved.
Policy Update
Policy Updates Week Commencing - 23rd September
A Modern Slavery Statement Template is the latest new policy for FPM members.
Management
How high are motivation levels at your practice?
Many practice managers have told us a positive, committed team helped keep their motivation high, while a big issue for those with low motivation is disinterested staff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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