It's nearly that time of year again when we get into the festive spirit and celebrate Christmas. But it's not everyone's favourite time of the year - in fact for some it can be the most difficult, for a variety of reasons.  

Peter Hobden explains how the FPM Core Compliance system can help you and your organisation save both time and money. 

Grief is the price we pay for love, and it’s a high price – but it can be made easier by a compassionate manager who is aware of the needs of their staff and what the law offers to make hard times a little more bearable. That’s what this second webinar in our series will cover on Wednesday 16th October @ 1230 – what a manager should do to make work a supportive environment; what policies you need to be using; what the law says around leave and rights; and the potential liabilities and sanctions you could be inviting if you don’t stick to best practice. Click here to sign up now. 

We sat down with bereavement expert and new Thornfields Associate Helen McMenamin to discover how her experiences have shaped the person she is today, and how she helps others to manage grief in the workplace. 

Have you ever thought about how a deeply human experience like grief can profoundly impact our workplace environment?

We hear from trainer and facilitator - and Thornfields Associate - Gabby Prowse about her passion for training, her advice for new trainers, and how she loves giving people their own "lightbulb moments".

In today's dynamic healthcare environment, It’s fair to say that to be a GP Practice Manager takes a special kind of a person – someone with a range of skills and life experiences. By broadening your skill sets and leadership abilities, you can survive the current primary care landscape and become a successful leader.

Being CQC inspection-ready is essential for any healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality care. Meeting the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) standards for safety, effectiveness, responsiveness, care, and leadership demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements and dedication to patient well-being. This blog explores how our compliance software - FPM Core - can help your organisation achieve and maintain CQC readiness.

We heard in our last article about our anonymous returning Practice Manger's first week back in GP land. In this second part, she answers questions about the journey she has been on (and is still making!) and offers her hints and tips for staying sane.

At Thornfields, we ensure our Trainers get personalised one-to-one coaching so they are fully onboard with what we’re trying to achieve through our market-leading ILM courses. We sat down with Thornfields ILM Associate Trainer Anita Hampson, who told us how she became a trainer, and how the process was for her.

On July 10th Thornfields will hold its first Sustainability webinar led by expert and GP Dr Matthew Sawyer. A helpful overview of some of the issues we will cover was published by Victoria Vaughan in Healthcare Leader earlier this year.

Thornfield's Charan Sarai recently met with a former PM and friend who had left general practice and was now returning. in this first part of our 3-part series, we learn how she is getting on, and what her main hopes and fears are for the future.

We sat down with one of Thornfield's much-loved trainers, Mark Donaldson, for a chat about how he came to do his current role, what tips he would like to share, and who he wants to say thank you to.

Thornfields are running a new free 1-hour webinar and discussion on how Sustainability can save money and lives in primary care - and help satisfy the CQC's quality statements - on Wednesday 10th July @ 12.30pm.  

Sometimes when life gets too much, and you can’t see a way through, just getting outside and having a break has enormous benefits. I’m sure many of us just need some time away from the computer! Being outdoors and taking that break can offer many benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing.

Did you see the NHS’s new guide on How to Align Capacity with Demand in General Practice, published May 8th? If not, you can find the link here. 

In today's dynamic healthcare environment, multi-skilling your primary care staff is a powerful strategy to enhance their capabilities, optimise operations, and ultimately deliver top-notch patient care. By broadening the skill sets of your team, you create a more versatile workforce capable of handling diverse responsibilities.

We're running a Question and Answer session about our government-funded Apprenticeships, with our partner Cherith Simmons on 5th June at 11am. Why not sign up and chat to us about how you can benefit from them too?

Investing in continuing professional development (CPD) for your GP Practice staff isn't just a perk, it's a strategic investment. As well as boosting staff morale, training offers a multitude of benefits for your practice, ultimately leading to improved patient care and a thriving healthcare environment. Here are five key reasons why investing in GP staff training is crucial for success:

You may be wondering what it is…? Dr Thomas Frieden, a former director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says it’s WALKING - and April 3rd is National Walking Day!