With several documents related to the contract being released on Thursday (28th March) afternoon, we’ve taken a look at the contract updates to give you a head start on the requirements of the contract so you’re up and running quickly. Contract highlights From 1st April, there will be changes to the GMS contract with equivalent…

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in March 2024. HR Updates Amber alerts Professor’s anti-Zionist views qualify as a protected “philosophical belief” Female solicitor awarded nearly £160,000 for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal

This year, on World Health Day, April 10th, we will be hosting a webinar on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. The role of medical professionals is essential in not only helping to end this practice but also in supporting survivors of FGM/C. In the webinar, the Orchid Project will cover what FGM/C is, how to identify it, and…

Fully revised throughout, the updated Practice Manager’s Handbook 2024 [PLUS] is now available to download. Packed with over 300 informative pages, this is the definitive guide to practice management. This essential document has been updated in line with the introduction of the CQC single assessment framework. It also includes a new section on Health, Safety…

As April looms, practices are facing yet another squeeze on their finances; the National Living Wage (NLW) hike will come into effect soon. The 9.8% rise from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour, for anyone aged 21 and over, may not sound a lot, but as an ongoing extra cost, managers are sure to feel the…

Unbelievably, April is just around the corner – and, for many of us, this means planning a new year of annual leave for our teams, which is an ideal time to look at ways to streamline the process. Do you find yourself sinking under a pile of holiday requests every week? Is it difficult to…

Updated in line with the rollout of the single assessment framework, the 2024 CQC (Care Quality Commission) Handbook [PLUS] is now available to download. This must-have document is packed with information and links to additional resources. Now featuring Quality Statements, the handbook guides you through everything you need to ensure your practice is compliant. The…