February has felt like one of those months where the NHS is trying to move forward while dragging a heavy weight behind it. There are sparks of innovation, a few signs of recovery, and then the familiar grind of disputes, underfunding, and people on the ground doing their best in conditions that would exhaust anyone.

January is rarely a quiet month in primary care, but January 2026 has felt particularly intense for many. Between winter viruses, new national programmes, and ongoing workforce pressures, healthcare staff have been juggling high demand with limited capacity. This month’s NHS updates give a good sense of the wider picture — and importantly, what it might mean at practice level.

FPM are proud to announce that users of our market-leading compliance software FPM Core can now access a new policy to help them navigate the introduction and use of Artificial Intelligence tools in their practice.

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.

Artificial Intelligence, or AI as it is commonly known, has rapidly grown over the last few years. While there has been excitement around it, there has also been scepticism and debate. AI isn’t going anywhere anytime soon as more individuals and workplaces begin to use it. So what does this mean for Primary Care?