In recent years, the explosive growth of artificial intelligence or AI-powered applications has brought about a transformative wave across various industries, and healthcare is no exception. Indeed, AI is often touted as the ‘silver bullet’ that could save healthcare, freeing up time across the board, thanks to faster diagnosis, risk prediction and analysis. It’s no…

As the CQC single assessment framework continues to be rolled out to all providers in England, our CQC resources have been revised to reflect the new approach and framework, with the CQC Masterclass: The Perfect Practice, now significantly updated throughout. The CQC Masterclass: The Perfect Practice (part of the Practice Index Learning Package) in the HUB, is…

Another funding storm is on the horizon with the recently announced rise in national practice contract funding for England. For all the people working in general practice, a rise is a rise, but when it amounts to about 2% in the context of an overstretched service, in which some doctors working in other parts of…

The newly updated handbook contains 45 pages filled with everything you need to ensure compliance with mandatory and role-essential training requirements. This must-have handbook covers all of the following: Training requirements Assessing learning needs Continued professional development Revalidation requirements Clinical supervision Competency frameworks Appraisals Organisation-facilitated training Leave for training Funding for training Records for training…

The thought of having to tackle potential bullying or inappropriate behaviour is enough to get the pulse racing of any Practice Manager. However, these things do crop up – and even more so these days when everyone is feeling the pressure and stress. But what constitutes bullying? And what is the definition of workplace harassment?…

The brand new campaign video from the IGPM helps explain why you don’t always need to see the GP. General practice is facing unprecedented pressure. Demand is exceeding capacity, patients are facing longer delays and abuse in practice is rising as a result. This new campaign is designed to try to reduce the burden on…

My previous Practice Index blog explored upcoming changes to flexible working legislation coming into effect on 6th April 2024. But there are other employment law changes coming soon which practices in England, Scotland and Wales should be aware of. Here’s a quick rundown of them. Introduction of statutory carer’s leave To start with, I should…