In this monthly report, FPM looks in detail at what the CQC have publicly reported from their GP practice inspections during March 2026, all anonymised. We highlight some of the behaviours that won practices Outstanding ratings, and the reasons some practices were scored Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. Do you recognise any of the observations the CQC picked up, either good or bad?

Every few weeks the NHS produces a fresh set of headlines — some hopeful, some troubling, and many that reveal the quiet, complicated reality of a system that millions rely on every day. Looking across the last three weeks, a pattern emerges: progress is being made, but it is happening against a backdrop of strain, scrutiny, and deep human impact.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a wide range of reforms that will be phased in between 2026 and 2027 and will bring some of the most important updates to UK employment law in recent years. The legislation is designed to improve protections for workers while creating clearer standards for employers.