Primary care experts Thornfields have put together brand new course bundles, specifically built around the premise of neighbourhood health, to support you and your organisation as you align yourself with these new priorities. Read on to discover more!

We’re delighted to announce that our Aspiring Practice Managers programme of courses has been endorsed by the leading professional body within the Management and Leadership arena – the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

It can be so easy, when stuck in the day-to-day firefighting of running a practice, to forget to invest time in our own development, or provide that time to our teams. We know that investing time in ourselves and our people is beneficial to a business long-term, but it's often the first thing we cut, when time is short or funds are low.

Leading a team in the demanding environment of primary care is no small feat. While the weight of responsibility can be substantial, the findings of a recent study by the wellbeing app HappierMe offer valuable insights into how managers can thrive, rather than merely survive.

In a small, lean organisation like a GP practice, maximising the potential of every staff member is crucial. Here we look at how to spot, recruit, and develop talent, and how to use the Maximising Potential Conversation Tool.

A practice manager shares their story of what led them to fall in love with general practice – and how the experience of overcoming the bullying behaviour of a colleague helped them become a better manager.

Every practice manager knows that behind an effective GP practice is a brilliant team. So what can we do to ensure our staff are working together productively to drive the practice forward?