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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 24th February 2023
We present a round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK
General
March 2023 Awareness Calendar
Your handy March Awareness Calendar is here. We've detailed all important awareness days and weeks coming up in March so that you can get involved too.
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Consultation Launched on Physician Associates Role
The UK Government has launched a consultation on draft legislation that could allow the General Medical Council (GMC) to regulate physician associates (PAs) and expand their role, with the aim of relieving pressure on GPs and boosting the number of appointments available to patients.
Primary Care Training
Project YOU: Be the Ultimate Version of You Through Coaching
People who are helped to learn one-to-one—and shown how best to use what they learn—are happier and more successful in their roles. That's why Thornfields primary care experts are now offering coaching as a stand-alone product, to bring the benefits of it to as many people as possible.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 17th February 2023
We present a round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK
General
I Would Walk 1,000 Miles – or Run, Swim or Cycle!
There are lots of events taking place this year to celebrate the 75th birthday of our wonderful NHS, including the NHS 1000 Miles challenge!
Management
Secret Diary: February 2023 Update
Our anonymous Practice Manager diarist updates us on the burning issues of the day, including increasing financial pressures and suggestions of patient self-referral and abolishing the partnership model.
Primary Care Training
Our Top 10 Most Popular Courses – Have You Been on Them All?
The financial year-end is drawing near, and if you find you have funds remaining in your training budget, now may be a great time to invest in yourself and your staff by booking some bespoke training.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 10th February 2023
We present a round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK
HR / Employment Law
Employment Law Update February 2023
Our HR advisor Ciara explains potential changes to Fire and Rehire exercises, holiday entitlement and pay for part-year workers, the ICO consultation on draft Employment Practices (Monitoring at Work Guidance), and the Maternity Protection Bill.
General
Share Some Love This Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we thought it was time to show some love in the primary care community. It’s your chance to say thank you to a colleague who you think has really shown a selfless focus on staff and patients, however hard things might get.
Care Quality Commission
CQC 2023 Quality Statements for General Practice: What Does ‘Being Safe’ Mean?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) released new quality statements and evidence categories under its single assessment framework, which will be officially launched ‘later in 2023’. Here we explore what the 'being safe' statement means.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 3rd February 2023
We present a round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK
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National Apprenticeship Week (6th – 12th February)
National Apprenticeship Week takes place from Monday 6th February - Saturday 12th February. It is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships and the theme this year is Skills for Life.
Management
FPM Staff Salary Survey 2022/23
Our annual Staff Salary Survey is back! Launching today, you can once again be part of one of the most comprehensive surveys on what GP surgery staff are paid. This survey will look at the salaries for non-PM staff paid in 2022/23.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness: When Distraction Becomes Procrastination
Procrastination can not only affect your work, but your motivation, morale, reputation, and state of mind. However, there are strategies that practice managers can use to help their teams (and themselves) avoid it.
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