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What the fog? – By Ceri Gardener

National Menopause Awareness Month Empowers Women through Education, Health, and Wellness. Change with Confidence vector illustration banner template.

When I used to think of Davina McCall, I’d conjure up an image of an over-enthusiastic MTV VJ (Video Jockey for the youngsters among us) or an excitable host of Big Brother. Now I associate the menopause with her for several reasons – mainly for speaking out about it and removing the stigma. But, also,…

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Spoongate – By PM Polly

above view of table knife, fork, spoon in open drawer of nightstand

These last few years have been tough but as patients and the tabloids keep telling us, you can’t blame everything on something as minor as a global pandemic. With regard to the issue I’m currently experiencing, I tend to agree with them. This issue has been around FOR YEARS. I’ve given up on this particular…

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Letter to Santa – from a Practice Manager

Santa with letter and Christmas decor on white background

Do practice managers get gifts from Santa? They surely deserve them. But if they did, what would a practice manager ask for? I wonder…  Dear Santa, I hope you are well. This year I’ve been very good. Well, I think I have been anyway… I’ve done all my staff appraisals and their ‘return to work’…

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Handy holiday preparation list – By PM Polly

May 12, 2022, by in Funny 3 Comments

Out of office

I do love a list, don’t you? Especially as I get older, I find lists are even more important. Half the time I forget my children’s and dogs’ names and find myself mixing them up; my son responds to Bailey these days! Anyway, I’m pleased to announce I’m lucky enough to be going on my…

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Love is in the air – By PM Polly

February 10, 2022, by in Funny, Opinion 2 Comments

Herzwolke in Blauem Himmel

As we leave 2021 behind and stampede into 2022, already thinking about flu vaccinations and many other things, it’s time to give ourselves a bit of love. After all, who else is going to?! I often read practice manager blogs, articles and forums and wonder how there can be any mangers still working in general…

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The Twelve Days of IPC Christmas

December 16, 2021, by in Funny 0 Comments

Disposable medical mask and hand sanitizer for hygiene lie next to decorative snowflakes and Christmas balls. Winter quarantine concept with copy space. Current seasonal mood.

On the first day of Christmas, my IPC lead brought to me, an artificial Christmas tree. On the second day of Christmas, my IPC lead brought to me, two wipeable impervious decorations, and an artificial Christmas tree. On the third day of Christmas, my IPC lead brought to me, three easy-clean table covers, two wipeable…

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The recognition we deserve? By PM Polly

July 29, 2021, by in Funny, General Practice 11 Comments

Heap of british coins falling to the ground

There’s much excitement in our practice this week. The buzz is reaching fever pitch. What are we going to spend our 3% increase on? That’s if we do get it, of course! On average, for reception staff across practices, this will equate to under £2.00 per day. The staff have been talking about what this…

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