The 2025 GP Patient Survey results are out, and as always, they make for interesting reading. Conducted by Ipsos for NHS England, the fieldwork ran from 30 December 2024 to 1 April 2025. 

As the UK prepares to roll out whole genome sequencing for every newborn, a bold question is taking shape: are we on the cusp of revolutionising preventative care—or venturing into uncharted ethical terrain?

The government’s new 10-year NHS plan, published on July 3rd but not coming into force until 2026, is a significant document, and one that may change the NHS and healthcare in England substantially. It may even save it from the brink of disaster, if some commentators are right. 

As Parliament passes the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would allow terminally ill individuals with fewer than six months to live to request an assisted death, public debate is intensifying. Polling shows widespread public support—but from inside the NHS, the picture is far more nuanced, says a Retired Practice Manager.

The new 10-year plan for the NHS, released July 2025, contains many measures which may require staff to be trained in new and developing ways. In this article, Thornfields healthcare training specialists, part of FPM Group and the Stericycle family, explore how you can get ahead of the curve. PLUS news of our 25% discount on all ILM 3 and 5 courses commencing this September.

Constructive dismissal remains one of the most challenging and often misunderstood areas of employment law. It occurs when an employee feels compelled to resign because their employer has fundamentally breached the terms of their contract,  damaging implied term of trust and confidence. But how can you avoid such claims in the first place?

In an era of tightening regulations, heightened scrutiny, and growing public demand for transparency, a “tick-box” approach to compliance is no longer enough. Many organisations proudly point to their compliance policies as proof of integrity — but when was the last time you asked: Is this policy actually fit for purpose?

Plastic Free July is fast approaching, a month dedicated to reducing plastic waste, particularly single-use plastics. But as a GP practice, what can you do to reduce the plastic waste in your surgery?

Another month is about to begin, which means even more Awareness Days are on the horizon. Take a look at what is coming up this month and click below to download a PDF.

After more than 20 years as a Practice Manager across three very different NHS practices, I finally retired earlier this year. Having spent years contributing articles and shaping policies for FPM, I once imagined retirement would leave me restless—struggling to fill the time I once devoted to work. But, as many before me have discovered, life quickly finds ways to fill the gaps.