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

First Practice Management members can access a comprehensive and invaluable selection of sample documents

The dust has now settled on the general election and whatever our political views are, we now have a new administration in charge. Naturally, it will take time and patience to see any material change in many things, but the soundbites coming out from the new government are encouraging.

Ensuring your organisation has the right talent in place to navigate future challenges is key. This is where workforce planning, often referred to as succession planning, comes into play. It's not just about identifying replacements for key positions, it is a strategic process that helps you anticipate future talent needs, develop your existing workforce, and build a talent pipeline to secure long-term success. In this week’s HR article, we will explore the key elements of workforce planning, discuss the benefits, and provide advice on how you can implement this strategy in your organisation.

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

Feeling overwhelmed by the recruitment process in healthcare? Join our new FREE HR webinar on the topic of Safer Recruitment, on Wednesday August 14th @ 12.30pm. 

Labour has won the 2024 General Election in a landslide with their best majority since 1997, handing the Conservatives one of the worst results in their history. FPM Looks at their health and care plans.

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

Our anonymous practice manager shares their thoughts on finance, flu and facing a glut of salaried GPs...

Why would you make something that you’re going to use for a few minutes out of a material that will last forever? It’s an interesting question, and one that many people will be pondering this July. Plastic Free July® is a global initiative that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. It’s run as a challenge, to ask people across the world to think about what single-use plastics they’ll cut out of their daily life, by simply avoiding them or by choosing durable, reusable alternatives.