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Was it really six months ago when I wrote the CQC: Big changes are on the horizon blog? Much has happened since late January, and we’re still in a state of uncertainty regarding the lifting of restrictions, but that hasn’t held back the CQC; they’ve continued to progress with their planned changes. Whilst many of…
July 8, 2021, by Michele Petrie in GP Practice Management, Practice Index PLUS 0 Comments
The answer to all your prayers is finally here… well, it is if you’re signed up to Practice Index PLUS which, when compared to the quantity of gin you usually buy to get through the working week, will seem like a pittance and it will improve your LFTs no end! The third edition of the…
July 7, 2021, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
GPs and practice staff could find themselves sidelined in the rush to introduce planned NHS reforms, critics have warned. The proposed reforms were tabled in Parliament yesterday, receiving mixed reactions amid concerns about a ministerial “power grab” and the role of private companies. The Health and Care Bill enables the creation of integrated care systems…
July 7, 2021, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
Primary care providers across Europe were able to rapidly transform delivery of care during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite many challenges, according to an analysis published today. The researchers also found that providers who have autonomy and the ability to respond quickly are best positioned to adapt to a future crisis. The pandemic has seen practices…
July 2, 2021, by Practice Index in COVID-19, GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
Practices could face “arbitrary” limits on vaccine numbers when they take part in a planned massive programme of booster vaccination, it has been claimed. NHS England guidance, released yesterday, envisaged three million vaccines being delivered weekly. It followed the government receiving advice earlier this week to begin booster vaccines for the most vulnerable people in…
July 1, 2021, by Practice Index in News 2 Comments
The Practice Manager’s Handbook 2021 [PLUS] is now available to download. Packed with over 435 informative pages, this is the definitive guide to practice management. This must-have handbook covers: Clinical processes Dispensing (for dispensing practices only) Finance Health and Safety Human resources Information governance Information technology Patient administration Practice business administration Premises Professional and relevant…
July 1, 2021, by Practice Index in H&S Updates, Health & Safety, HR - Human Resources, HR Updates 0 Comments
A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in June 2021 HR Updates Red alerts FURTHER UPDATE: Delay to end of COVID-19 adjusted remote right to work checks Amber alerts Unfair dismissal for employee playing drug practical joke Sex discrimination: Shared parental pay, maternity, and adoption pay Fair dismissal for employee who refused to…
July 8, 2021, by Phil - Practice Index in CQC, GP Practice Management 0 Comments