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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 29th September
FPM's pick of the week's news headlines about primary care and GP practices in the UK.
General
October 2023 Awareness Calendar
Your handy October Awareness Calendar is here. We've detailed all the important awareness days and weeks coming up in October so that you can get involved too.
Latest News
'Doctorpreneurs': Practices for Sale?
There has recently been a series of articles talking about the sale of GP practices from private providers which has caused understandable uneasiness in the primary care sector. But what will the impact on patients be, and what could these moves mean for the future of the primary care sector in the UK?
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 22nd September
FPM's pick of the week's news headlines about primary care and GP practices in the UK.
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Going to RAAC and Ruin: Assessing Dangers & Ensuring Safety in GP Practices
RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) has become a significant concern in public sector buildings across the UK. FPM Group explains how this may affect GP practices, how to identify RAAC and what to do if you suspect RAAC in your healthcare building.
Care Quality Commission
CQC Quality Statements in Focus: Well-Led
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 "Well-led" statement means.
HR / Employment Law
Employment Tribunal - Male Nurse Wins Sex Discrimination Claim
In this week's HR article, we look at a recent employment tribunal case about sex discrimination, and the steps you can take to reduce the chances of it.
General
Your Pension: The Basics Explained
Pensions can be confusing. Here, FPM takes a look at what a pension is, how pension tax relief works, recent changes to the NHS pension scheme, and how to get further helpful information.
Management
Secret Diary of a PM: I Still Don't Believe It...
Our anonymous blogger and practice manager gives us their thoughts on the Covid and Flu vaccination programme, a lack of detail on pay rises, and winter funding pressures.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 15th September
FPM's pick of the week's news headlines about primary care and GP practices in the UK.
Sustainability
The Big Recycling Hunt: Recycling Week 2023
The theme for next month's Recycling Week is The Big Recycling Hunt - focuses on “missed capture”: the items that can be recycled but are commonly missed. The goal of the week-long initiative is to galvanise the public into recycling more of the right thing, more often.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 8th September
FPM's pick of the week's news headlines about primary care and GP practices in the UK.
General
Patients and Financial Worries - How Can You Help?
As the cost of living continues and with Autumn and Winter around the corner, money worries will be at the forefront of people's minds. Financial worries can have an impact on health, so it's important to know what you can do to help.
Mindfulness
10 Ways to Get In Work Mode After Summer Holidays
It can be hard to return to the office after the fun and relaxation of the summer holidays, but when it comes to walking back through those Practice doors, consider these tips for a smooth transition...
General
Do You Know Your Numbers? Blood Pressure Week 2023
This year, from 4-10 September 2023 is Know Your Numbers Week – an event dedicated to raising awareness of Blood Pressure. The theme for 2023 is: Make the time, ease your pressure.
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Primary Care Weekly News Roundup - 1st September
FPM's pick of the week's news headlines about primary care and GP practices in the UK.
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