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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 31st March 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 - April 2023
April is a key date in the employment law calendar where new annual increases in the limits that are applied to awards at Employment Tribunals are introduced, and the increase in rates payable under employment legislation comes into force.
General
April 2023 Awareness Calendar
Your handy April Awareness Calendar is here. We've detailed all important awareness days and weeks coming up this month so that you can get involved too.
Finance
Budget 2023 in 90 seconds
Here we summarise some of the implications of the Spring Budget on the health and care sector. There's also a handy 90 second video on our YouTube channel.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 24th March 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
Supporting Employees Who Are Observing Ramadan
The Islamic period of Ramadan is approaching. Muslims will fast, pray and spend time with family and friends. We look at how employers can manage and support staff during Ramadan.
Management
Tips for Making QOF Easier this Year
With the pressures of ‘business as usual’ and the ‘tick-box’ reputation it has sometimes had, how can you maximise what you get from QOF and manage it most effectively?
Primary Care Training
5 Minutes with the Coach - Izzy Allsopp Q&A
Thornfields now offer coaching as a stand-alone product, to bring the benefits of it to as many people as possible. FPM sat down with coach Izzy Allsopp to learn about what she does and how she got into coaching.
Management
Secret Diary - Pensions, Pay...and Accountability
The last week has seen a number of announcements affecting the NHS. Our anonymous practice manager and secret diarist gives their thoughts on pensions, pay and who's accountable.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 17th March 2023
We present a round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK
Care Quality Commission
CQC Quality Statements in Focus - 'Effective'
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has 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 'effective' statement means.
Latest News
Secret Diary - March Update
Our Secret Diarist gives their take on the extension of the Physician Associate role, government by WhatsApp, and the new GP contract.
Sustainability
How Can My GP Practice Support Recycling Day 2023?
18th March marks this year's Global Recycling Day. It might seem like nothing we can do will make a tangible difference, but there are many ways in which a GP practice can make lasting changes and become sustainable.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 10th March 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
Managing Staff Pay Increases
Pay rises can make or break staff retention rates, but many employers do not know what the best way is to handle staff pay increases.
Latest News
Practices to Deliver Spring Covid Booster Campaign
Practices will be asked to prepare for a spring Covid vaccine booster rollout, as well as a further autumn programme in 2023 and a longer-term vaccination strategy yet to be decided.
Latest News
New Workshop to Mark Social Prescribing Day 2023
To mark Social Prescribing Day, Thornfields have launched a refreshed workshop. Their half-day "Social Prescriber, Link Worker Activation" workshop enables newcomers to the Link Worker role to be fast-tracked to realising their full potential.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 3rd March 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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Zero Discrimination Day 2023
1st March is Zero Discrimination Day, a day to celebrate the right of everyone to live a full, healthy, and productive life, and be able to live it with dignity. Here we signpost different resources for employees in order to tackle discrimination.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness: Break Free from the Cycle of Anxiety and Worry
Anxiety, worry, and fear are common experiences that people face daily, especially in stressful jobs - but using mindfulness we can break free from this cycle. Here we look at how.
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