On Friday, 10th October 2025, the UK will join the global community in observing World Mental Health Day, a vital annual event dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting mental wellbeing.

There’s a name for that feeling you get sometimes; the one where you don’t quite believe you deserve your success, or that you haven’t quite earned the right to be in a certain position. Maybe you aren’t actually as good as others think you are, or aren’t really capable or competent to lead a team/publicly speak on a topic/train others in an area you are penned as an expert in?

Mental Health week takes places between 12th and 18th May this year, with the theme being ‘community’. The power of having a community can help all of us with our mental health. Everyone has a part to play in supporting mental health - here’s how you can do this. 

February 6th is Time to Talk Day, a chance to open up about mental health with friends, family, and coworkers. Learn the importance of talking, overcoming stigma, and supporting others through meaningful conversations. Discover tips to help start the discussion and offer support.

Wellbeing is not just for one day…“Blue Monday” - the third Monday in January - can be commonly regarded as the most depressing day of the year. 

It's nearly that time of year again when we get into the festive spirit and celebrate Christmas. But it's not everyone's favourite time of the year - in fact for some it can be the most difficult, for a variety of reasons.  

New laws that give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care were introduced into Parliament on 6th November.

As a Practice Manager, you play a vital role – you’re not just the one in charge, but you’re also the legal team, HR, IT specialist, counsellor, patient wrangler and partner whisperer. You’re the captain of the ship, and you have to take care of the captain if you want to keep the boat afloat.

How well do you think you handle stress at work? It seems like every year, practice managers working in busy surgeries are being asked to do more with less.

Across the UK, GP practice staff are increasingly facing online abuse, either as part of the business or on a personal level. Here we look at practical steps a practice can take.