April was filled with employment law changes, plenty of updated and new resources, and it was our 10th birthday! Catch up on anything you missed here… Best of our blogs April’s employment law changes – Our previous Practice Index blog explored upcoming changes to flexible working legislation coming into effect on 6th April 2024. However,…

What do we mean when we say “staff engagement”? Engagement isn’t just about being present at work and doing the minimum, it’s where  your employees (or at least the majority of them!) truly value the organisation they work for, and are motivated to help it survive and succeed. Creating and maintaining engagement is a challenge…

Rehab alternative to fit notes rolled out The Government has recently pledged to reduce the number of fit notes. Practices will be able to refer patients to WorkWell to enable them to receive support to return to work. The pioneering service will provide assessments and referrals to treatments such as physiotherapy and counselling. Greater Manchester,…

Managing staff who are on long-term sick leave is challenging for Practice Managers. Can we contact them? How long is long enough? How can I get them back to work? In April’s HR Clinic, Robyn Clark (aka JacksonR) and Susi O’Brien (HR Help advisor) answered all your questions on this tricky subject. Here is a…

It’s just two weeks until the Primary Care Show at the NEC in Birmingham, where, in conjunction with the IGPM, we’re hosting an incredible stream of sessions tailored specifically for primary care managers. On day one of the show (Wednesday 15th May), we’d love you to join us in the Business and Management stream, chaired by…

Half of regular patients are not getting continuity of care According to a poll conducted by the Liberal Democrats, only about half of regular practice patients are enjoying continuity of care with the same doctor. They found that 47% of adult patients who had seen a doctor more than once in the last few years…

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…