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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup 29th July 2022
A weekly roundup of all the important news GP practices need to know
Sustainability
Green Social Prescribing
Green social prescribing - supporting people in engaging in nature-based interventions and activities to improve their mental health - has the potential to revolutionise health and wellness and is already paying dividends.
Management
How GP Practices Can Safeguard Their Staff
Abuse and threats from patients continues to increase both in person and in online forums. We look at how to protect your practice staff's physical and mental health from this behaviour.
General
August 2022 Awareness Calendar
It's that time again! We've put together a helpful awareness days calendar detailing some of the key days coming up in August 2022, with hyperlinks where available.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup 22nd July 2022
A weekly roundup of all the important news GP practices need to know
Primary Care Training
Do you know an aspiring practice manager in your organisation?
There has never been a better time to invest in leadership training and succession planning. So whether you’re a PCB, an ICB, ICN or other higher level organisation, if you're an aspiring manager, you'll want to know about our new Thornfields course.
Management
PCN Communication – the Do’s and Don’ts
Communication underpins the effective working of any organisation. For one as complex as a PCN, significant investment should be made in communication. Here we look at some Do's and Don'ts of PCN Communication.
Management
What is the point of the Ipsos MORI Patient Survey?
The latest Ipsos MORI Survey on GP practices has just been published and shows a fall in patient satisfaction. But are the questions out of date and does it really reflect what's going on in primary care at the moment? Our secret diarist investigates.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup 15th July 2022
A weekly roundup of all the important news GP practices need to know
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New Health Secretary – what will Steve Barclay bring to the job?
We have a new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care - but who is he, and what do you think his priorities should be?
HR / Employment Law
Who Cares for the Carers?
With an ageing population, carers are more crucial then ever in our society, but they often go unnoticed and unrewarded. What can you do as an employer to ensure they're treated fairly and within the law?
HR / Employment Law
Developing Your Workforce: Do You Have the Will to Upskill?
Staff shortages across the healthcare sector have resulted in clinical and non-clinical employees who often have very little time to prioritise upskilling and training. Why is it important, and what can you do to support and develop your staff?
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup 8th July 2022
A weekly roundup of all the important news GP practices need to know
Mindfulness
Mindfulness: How to keep your cool in the midst of chaos
We're all under stress of some kind, but continually being asked to do more with less is a recipe for poor mental and physical health. Here we look at how you can use mindfulness to accept the imperfect, get more sleep and be grateful for what you have.
Management
Secret Diary of a Practice Manager : June in Review
Looking back over the last month's events, our Secret PM gives us their views and unique perspective on what impacts general practice and the future of primary care...
Sustainability
Do Something Fantastic and Say Goodbye to Plastic
This month we celebrate Plastic Free July, a global challenge helping people say goodbye to single-use plastics in their lives. What can primary care do to take up this challenge and reduce the impact we have on the environment?
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup 1st July 2022
A weekly roundup of all the important news GP practices need to know
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