Management
New Conflict of Interest Policy now in FPM Library
FPM Group has created a brand-new Conflicts of Interest Policy, available to members in the FPM Policy and Procedures Library, and on our market-leading compliance management software FPM Core. This policy is designed to provide guidance on how to recognise, declare, and manage conflicts of interest in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Sustainability
World Environment Day: How to Be Greener – 5th June 2023
Do you know that prudent prescribing, patient empowerment and responsible referrals are all ways to promote environmentally sustainable healthcare? This Environment Day, why not see how costs and health inequalities can be reduced simply by your greener practice?
Management
Recovering Access to Primary Care – New Government Report
In May the government’s new report on its “Delivery Plan for Recovering Access to Primary Care” was published. The report also announces that a National general practice improvement programme will begin from May 2023.
Latest News
Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 26th May 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
HR Helpline Queries – Part 1: Giving References
FPM HR expert Ciara Burns looks at the subject of giving employee references, and advises what the best approach is when providing references, how you can avoid potential risks and claims, and what we can learn from previous caselaw.
Management
National Patient Participation Week
This year, National Patient Participation Week is held from 31st May – 6th June 2023 with the aim of raising the profile of Patient Participation Groups (PPGs). Here are some tips on how to set up and run a PPG.
General
June 2023 Awareness Calendar
Your handy June Awareness Calendar is here. We've detailed all important awareness days and weeks coming up this month so that you can get involved too.
Latest News
Secret Diary - Letter from Abroad
Even on holiday, our anonymous practice manager blogger keeps their eye on the news and send us their latest thoughts on the recent announcements on pharmacy prescribers.
Care Quality Commission
CQC Quality Statements in Focus - 'Responsive'
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 'Responsive' statement means.
HR / Employment Law
Upholding Dignity At Work
We should be able to work in a dignified environment, where we feel respected and valued. But some common workplace issues threaten dignity at work; we explain the rights and responsibilities around dignity at work.
Management
Lessons from Leadership: How to Become a Great Practice Manager
How can you become the manager everyone wants to work for? Being “nice” might not be enough. In this article, we will explore some of the essential qualities that make a great manager and provide tips on how to develop them.
Latest News
Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 12th May 2023
We present a round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK
Latest News
Join Wordsworth, Darwin and Beethoven in National Walking Month
May is National Walking Month! Walking has long been a favourite past-time for some of the most famous and successful people in history. FPM explore the benefits walking brings.
Management
New QOF Module - Workforce and Wellbeing in Primary Care
The Quality and Outcomes Framework guidance released in March 2023 has introduced a new quality improvement module, which focuses on workforce and wellbeing in 2023/24. It will form part of the QOF activity starting from April.
Latest News
Celebrating Our Wonderful Nurses on International Nurses Day
May 12th is International Nurses Day. Here are some ways to get involved and share the love. We send best wishes and huge thanks to all nurses, however they are celebrating on the day, from everyone at FPM Group!
Latest News
Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 5th May 2023
We present a round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK
Mindfulness
Mindfulness: Recognising Burnout
Burnout is a common, but often very damaging, occurrence in our field. The first step in dealing with burnout is to recognise the signs and symptoms. Here we show how to prevent it, and how to treat it if it does happen to you or your staff.
Management
Secret Diary - New Access Regime and Strikes
Our anonymous practice manager and secret diarist gives their take on how to define 'an appropriate response' given the new access requirements, plus thoughts on how strikes sit with the Hippocratic oath.
Management
FPM Practice Manager Salary Survey 2022 Results
First Practice Management's 2022 Salary Survey results are in. Primary Care Managers shared their practice details enabling FPM to collect and analyse data about pay between regions, hours worked, pay rises received, and challenges general practices are currently facing.
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