A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK  

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Cybersecurity has become a top issue in the modern Practice. Recording and handling sensitive patient data on a daily basis means that cybersecurity risk management is essential to protect patient privacy, maintain operational continuity, and comply with data governance, GDPR and Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations.   

On the 26 October 2024, a significant change in UK employment law will come into effect, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act introduces a new legal duty on employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment within their workplaces. This landmark legislation aims to create a safer and more respectful working environment for all employees. 

In the evolving healthcare landscape, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are embracing digital transformation to improve efficiency, patient care, and collaboration. Led by Clinical Directors and Digital Transformation Leads (DTLs), this shift is enhancing how practices operate, driving better outcomes, and optimising resources.

A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK  

This month we are marking Cybersecurity Awareness Week. Hundreds of events take place to remind us all why cyber security is so vital in both the public and private sectors. Wherever there is a computer, there is a potential cyber threat — and that includes our doctor’s surgeries and other health related premises and systems. In this article we explore the cyber essentials you should be monitoring, and the NHS’s secure email standard for health and care organisations.

You may remember the Francis report of 2015, which recommended that the NHS should encourage the freedom to speak up (FTSU) more, to prevent harm to both patients and staff. As part of those recommendations, the National Guardian’s Office and the role of the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian were created.

A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK  

Grief is the price we pay for love, and it’s a high price – but it can be made easier by a compassionate manager who is aware of the needs of their staff and what the law offers to make hard times a little more bearable. That’s what this second webinar in our series will cover on Wednesday 16th October @ 1230 – what a manager should do to make work a supportive environment; what policies you need to be using; what the law says around leave and rights; and the potential liabilities and sanctions you could be inviting if you don’t stick to best practice. Click here to sign up now.