by IanL | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorised
The DSP toolkit 2024/25 is now available for practices to update (V7). The key change is item 4.5.3 around multi-factor authentication. The deadline for completion is Monday 30th June 2025. For more information...
by IanL | Oct 18, 2024 | Uncategorised
From 1st January 2025, GP practices will be able to order sub-dermal contraceptive implants (Nexplanon) directly from the supplier and claim back the cost. This will be detailed in the published Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) on 1st October 2024. This will...
by IanL | Oct 9, 2024 | QOF
The latest prevalence rates have recently been published. In the main, prevalence rates have increased across the board, however, PAD, CHD, mental health and new diagnoses of depression saw a slight decrease. The biggest increases are obesity (not unexpected as rates...
by IanL | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorised
Do you want to find out more about apprenticeships as an employer? Whether this is something you are thinking about doing imminently or it is just on your to-do list to find out more information for future workforce/succession planning, attend our free of charge...
by Laura | Oct 3, 2024 | Enhanced Services, General Practice, Hints & Tips
Shingles A question we often get asked so one worth highlighting. This is an automated claim, however, the timing of the 2nd vaccine is 6-12 months following the first. The rule looks for 186 days between the vaccines – if you gave the first vaccine on the 6th...
by IanL | Oct 1, 2024 | Uncategorised
by IanL | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorised
Do you have a robust process for document workflow within your admin teams? Does this help reduce the admin burden on your clinical staff? Pre-COVID, many practices had a workflow process which ensured limited to no clinical intervention was needed for 75%+ of...
by IanL | Sep 18, 2024 | Uncategorised
This month we have seen a massive uptake of practice consultancy days and I completely understand why – practice managers have this need to keep every plate spinning, this super-being who is an expert in HR, IT, finance, business development, facilities,...
by IanL | Sep 11, 2024 | Clinical Systems
Do you have a backlog of documents causing you major headaches currently? Does this impact your clinicians workload? Is this due to lack of resources or lack of training? Back in April 2022, as the country was getting back to the new normal, one of the hardest hit...
by IanL | Sep 9, 2024 | QOF
We cannot stress how important it is, especially this year, protecting some indicators does mean your QOF achievement is likely to be fairly static this year but this does not mean your income will be. Many practices are validating registers to ensure their prevalence...