NHS Head calls for primary care vision NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard commented that the NHS needs a “modern vision” for primary care. She set out her ideas at the annual conference of the NHS Confederation. Quoted by the Health Service Journal, Ms Pritchard spoke of some “startling” changes and opportunities which, she believes,…

Guidelines Live is a two-day event for all members of the primary care team with 3 consecutive clinical streams focusing on clinical guidance and hot topics seen in daily practice. Practice Index, in association with the Institute of General Practice Management, is delighted to bring you a dedicated stream of exciting, informative business and management…

Pride Month is a time of celebration, reflection and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. First, a brief bit of history… June is known as Pride Month, mainly because the Stonewall riots of 1969 in New York happened in June. These are known as the start of the modern LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. While June is…

For most of us in practice, managing and leading change processes is a regular activity. This gets particularly challenging when changes impact on staff roles, responsibilities, hours, work environment, or even contractual entitlements. In May’s HR Clinic, Robyn Clark (aka JacksonR) and Susi O’Brien (HR Help advisor) answered all your questions on all aspects of…

Practice activity up on pre-pandemic period In April, practices in England delivered 30.5 million appointments, according to NHS England. This was six million more than in April 2019. The organisation reported that 98% of practices in England have now successfully upgraded their phone services, putting an end to the ‘engaged’ signal for most patients. In…

Are you ready for the 12th NHS Primary Care Transformation Conference: The Foundations for Better Care? Taking place on June 26th at etc Venues Manchester, this is a great opportunity to delve into the future of healthcare. Reimagining Primary Care: Building a Modern GP Practice for a Healthier Tomorrow Dive into the future of primary…

Hands up whoever now has Cliff Richard singing in their head?! With exams nearly over, and 16 year-olds whooping with joy at the end of their school years, many people are starting to head off on their summer holidays while some are on half term, and it got me thinking about what is ahead! There…