NEWS: Anger as practices accused of taking too many half-days
More than 700 practices in England have regular half-day closures during the week, it was claimed yesterday. The number was obtained by the Daily Mail through a Freedom of Information request. The newspaper claims that many of the half-days are taken for “lengthy lunch breaks” or afternoons off. But GP leaders said practices might need
August 19, 2019, by Robert Campbell in GP Practice Management, Opinion, Salary
Does your practice publish its pay scales?
Under the Equality Act 2010, an employee has the right to compare salaries with others to establish differences in pay Having worked in the general practice side of National Health Service administration, either in a local health organisation or in general practice since the mid 1960s, I’m used to seeing salary scales published annually. Prior
August 19, 2019, by AISMA in Accounting
Taking respite in the payroll comfort zone?
Are you still undertaking the payroll or book keeping yourself to save a few pounds of outsourcing costs? AISMA accountant Michael Ogilvie* explains why this can be a false economy. In our experience, some practice managers explain that doing the payroll and book keeping themselves gives them some respite from the pressure of managing a
August 16, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: Genes and apps could limit health check invites
The NHS could seek to cut the cost of screening middle-aged adults by using apps and AI, it was announced today. The government said it wanted to make the health check programme “more targeted.” This would mean only selected patients invited for physical checks. Others would be encouraged to take their own blood pressure and
August 15, 2019, by Practice Index in Appraisals, GP Practice Management, HR - Human Resources
PM appraisals: the successful peer-led programme
As we’ve discussed before on Practice Index, appraisals are an essential part of your role, and are vital for the development of your team. But what about you? Who appraises the appraiser? Where can Practice Managers turn for help? After all, the NHS constitution requires organisations to provide staff with clear roles and responsibilities, opportunities for
August 15, 2019, by Practice Index in News
Delaying the inevitable – by Nicola Davies
Today, well actually for the whole week, I’ve been procrastinating… even as I type this, I am avoiding doing the job I don’t really want to do, although I know I can do it and I will HAVE to do it, I’m just putting off the inevitable. It’s not that the task is difficult; it’s
August 13, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: Practices strike major video deal
A major on-line GP service has signed deals which will see it help provide NHS services to nearly two million patients, it has been revealed. The deal is a coup for the Livi service, which has provided a private on-line GP services. It has signed deals with GP federations in Birmingham, Shropshire, Northamptonshire and parts
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August 20, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News