In the busy world of general practice management, it’s easy to focus solely on operational pressure. Yet one of the most valuable resources we have is each other. Whether you’re taking part in a training session, joining a professional development workshop, or studying within a qualification cohort, the simple act of connecting with peers can have a transformative impact on your wellbeing and professional growth.

From 6th April this year, the way income tax is reported to HMRC will change for many sole traders, landlords and other key groups. This will affect some GPs and practice managers, but do you know in what way, and how you can prepare?

If you work in general practice, you’ll know that some days feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle… on a treadmill. We’re expected to deliver excellent patient care, manage teams, stay compliant, keep morale up, and still find time for “strategic planning.” PCN and Practice Manager Tom Hewitt explains how just two areas quietly make or break a practice...

Winter has once again exposed the pressures that sit just beneath the surface of the NHS. Since mid‑December, the familiar combination of flu, Covid, norovirus and cold weather has collided with workforce shortages and industrial action. None of this is unexpected, but this year the impact feels sharper.