Adrian Down, Managing Partner at Caythorpe and Ancaster Medical Practice and a regional IGPM representative, raised an important issue at this year’s LMC UK Conference. He highlighted a significant oversight when it comes to the voice and influence of non-GP Partners. The issue is this: the GPC negotiates the GP contract on behalf of all…

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…

Some Practice Managers have reported that they feel bringing in ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme) staff can be confusing. The question is whether it’s worth persevering with them or whether practices would be better just focussing on their own practice staff? In some instances, ARRS staff can present Practice Managers with a challenge. This starts…

GPs go into contract dispute after rejection Last night, GP leaders declared a formal dispute over this year’s contract settlement following the overwhelming vote of doctors to reject it, warning of the threat of industrial action or other sanctions. The BMA has advised NHS England that local health boards should now add potential GP action…

Right care, first time Practice managers are launching a major campaign to tackle public frustration at the delays in gaining GP appointments. The “Right Care First Time” campaign, launched by the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM), aims to encourage patients to recognise that they may get the right care by going directly to other…

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…

Imposed contract is a risk to stability Practice managers believe the new contract for GPs poses a risk to the “stability” of general practice, and the IGPM says it’s been inundated with comments from its members. The IGPM says the key problem is the limited uplift in funding at 2%, while the National Living Wage…