As a GP Practice Manager, you are responsible for the security of your patients' data and the integrity of your practice's IT systems. Cybersecurity threats are a growing concern for all organisations, but they are especially concerning for healthcare organisations, which hold sensitive patient data. What better time to renew your efforts in this field and get up to date on the latest issues than Cybersecurity Month 2024, starting October 1st?

Home working as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has been a major step-change for those practices that can implement it.

Social media is a great platform for GP practices to stay in contact with patients, invite feedback and connect with the local community. Here are FPM's top tips for getting involved and making the most of your social media presence.

Phishing is when fraudsters pose as a legitimate company, person or institution in an email or text message to trick someone into giving financial and/or other personal information. Cyber criminals also use fake online advertising to direct victims to fake websites where username, password or financial information is required.