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Online Video Consultations to Manage Covid-19 And Beyond
The coronavirus lockdown and ensuing pandemic restrictions have put a lot pf pressure on Practices to deal with patient demand, but it has pushed the video consultations topic to the front of the queue.
General
April Awareness Days Calendar
The world is a crazy place at the moment but we want to bring some positivity and welcome a dose of sunshine as spring is finally here!
HR / Employment Law
Furlough Leave- What is it and how can it apply to my Practice?
You will probably have seen the word “Furlough” in the news a lot recently, but what does it mean for primary care and practice staff?
General
Covid-19 - How To Look After Your Mental Health
There’s no doubt that Covid-19 is having a strong impact on people’s mental health and wellbeing, especially for general practice staff.
Policy Update
Policy Update - Week Commencing 23rd March
This week’s update includes a new document on Video Consultations so that practices can provide real-time visual and audio patient assessment from a distance.
HR / Employment Law
Pay Advice - COVID-19
We are receiving a high volume of queries regarding paying employees who are absent from work. Based on our current understanding as of 18/03/2020.
General
Secret Diary of a PM – The New GP Contract
A few weeks ago, the BMA revealed they had reached an agreement with the government and the NHS for the new GP contract from April 2020.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 16th March
This week’s update includes a new document relating to the new regulations regarding bereavement.
General
FPM’s Practice of the Month - West Cheltenham Medical - Crescent Bakery
At FPM we are always keen to celebrate the amazing work Primary Care teams do for their patients. This month we are showcasing all the fantastic things W
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CoronaVirus (COVID19) Update
Following the World Health Organisation’s assessment of Covid19 as a pandemic, and the announcement from the UK government this week, the following is an update of the latest advice.
Management
Secret Diary of a PM – Coronavirus and Primary Care
As I write this, Coronavirus seems to be taking hold across the world and has unfortunately taken its first casualties in the UK. As we stand at the frontline of healthcare, it’s up to us to have plans in place and be able to react to the ever-changing circumstances.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 9th March
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care.
Primary Care Staff Shortages Continue as NHS People Plan Delayed
The People Plan programme to secure the NHS's future workforce has been delayed. How will this affect efforts to recruit GPs and nurses in primary care?
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How I beat a bully to become a better Practice Manager
A practice manager shares their story of what led them to fall in love with general practice – and how the experience of overcoming the bullying behaviour of a colleague helped them become a better manager.
Policy Update
Policy Updates - Week Commencing 2nd March
Our Policy and Procedure Library is constantly being updated in line with the changes and developments to policy and law that affect primary care.
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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.
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