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Is the National Living Wage affordable?

national living wage

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…

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What’s new across Practice Index – February 2024 roundup

What’s new across Practice Index – February 2024 roundup

It’s been another busy February at Practice Index. Catch up on anything you missed here… Best of our blogs I predict a riot… who’s with me? – By Paula the PM – The long-awaited GP Contract letter 2024/25 has been published. I’d like to say that I was shocked, except I’m not. What wonderful suggestions do…

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Primary care news round-up (9th to 15th February 2024)

Primary care news round-up (7th to 13th March 2024)

Cloud phones hit practice budgets The BMA has warned that practices are facing rising costs while trying to implement cloud-based telephony. Implementation was included in the GP contract as a key factor in helping practices handle appointments. But some practices are facing huge increases in the costs of phone systems. The BMA has warned that…

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Personal phones in the workplace – by Susi O’Brien

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Yesterday, whilst browsing online, I saw a cartoon that made me smile. It showed two birds looking down on a scarecrow that was guarding a field. One bird had a speech bubble saying, “Don’t worry – it’s not a real human.” “How do you know?” asked the other bird. “Easy,” replied the first bird. “It’s…

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Primary care news round-up (19th to 25th January 2024)

Primary care news round-up (7th to 13th March 2024)

Survey points to Practice Manager earnings Practice Managers earn nearly £50,000 on average, but with significant variations from practice to practice, according to a new survey of the profession in Pulse magazine. The average earnings of a full-time Manager are £48,802. The survey found that salaries range from £20,000 to £100,000 – although this includes…

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National Dog Walking Month – The benefits to your pooch and your mental health

national dog walking month

Most dog owners would probably agree that during these dank, dark and dreary days of January it’s hard to be motivated to walk your four-legged friend. Some canines would agree with that too, including mine who’s most definitely a fair-weather walker! However, once up and about, the benefits to you both can be huge. “But…

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The first weeks in January – By Ben Gowland

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Many in general practice dread the first weeks in January because we just know things are going to be bad. But why is this? Is it really inevitable, and is there anything we can do to stop it being quite so tough? The starting point is to understand why so many people come through the…

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