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There are always lots of questions asked about mandatory training. What does mandatory training cover? Who needs to do what particular training? When do you need to do refresher training? Where is the training to be done? Maybe you’ve also been asked, “Why do I need to do it?” If you’re left thinking, “I can’t…
May 26, 2022, by Phil - Practice Index in GP Practice Management, HCAs, News 2 Comments
The Care Certificate isn’t a new concept, but what does it mean to you? Do you know how it applies to you and your practice? Have your Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and Assistant Practitioners (APs) completed the Care Certificate? Did you know they had to (well, those employed since April 2015 have to)? Then there’s the…
May 25, 2022, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
Soaring inflation could see GPs caught in the pension trap that has affected many consultants, the British Medical Association has warned. The risk of high pension tax penalties could increase the flow of doctors seeking to leave general practice, the BMA said. The BMA’s concern is that just one measure of inflation, the consumer prices…
May 23, 2022, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
Practices should have explicit policies on zero tolerance of abuse, specifying what kinds of abuse will lead to patients being removed from lists, according to new guidance. The guidance says that removing a patient from a list will normally be “exceptional,” and can be done where someone’s safety is at risk. Normally removal would be…
May 19, 2022, by Ben Gowland in Patients, Podcasts, Policies 0 Comments
What can general practice do to address the barriers to healthcare that the trans and non-binary community experience? Many have had very negative experiences, which for some patients has led to a real lack of confidence in the healthcare system. Well, the IGPM, Practice Index, LGBT Foundation Pride in Practice and the Indigo Gender Service…
May 19, 2022, by Practice Index in Patients, Training 0 Comments
In July 2022, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), led by Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will replace CCGs. But what do ICSs mean for your practice and does your team understand the concept? Our latest eLearning course will help all staff working in general practice to understand ICSs and ICBs. Course objectives: Gain an overview of the…
May 19, 2022, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
The UK is at risk of losing hundreds of GPs because of home office red tape, the Government has been warned. The Royal College of GPs has called for newly qualified GPs to be given automatic and indefinite leave to remain, warning many face deportation at the end of their training. GP training has been…
May 26, 2022, by Phil - Practice Index in GP Practice Management, Staff, Training 0 Comments