22Jun
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Centralising Online Consultations – Another Idea Not Thought Through?

Every few months, the NHS seems to unveil a new “big idea” that promises to transform access, streamline care, and modernise general practice. And every few months, those of us who’ve actually run practices look at the detail and think: here we go again. The latest proposal — to centralise all online consultation systems through the NHS App — is a perfect example of a plan that sounds great but falls apart the moment you apply real world logic.
11May
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New policy published: Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag Policy

From 30th September 2026, providers will be required to show their compliance with the new information standard for the reasonable adjustment digital flag. FPM has just published a new policy to help providers do this on our market-leading compliance software FPM Core. 
27Apr
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The Compassionate, Digital & Safe Practice: How Thornfields Supports Neighbourhood Health Shift

Primary care experts Thornfields have put together brand new course bundles, specifically built around the premise of neighbourhood health, to support you and your organisation as you align yourself with these new priorities. Read on to discover more!
9Jul
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The NHS 10 Year Plan: The Top Six Areas to Train Your Staff In

The new 10-year plan for the NHS, released July 2025, contains many measures which may require staff to be trained in new and developing ways. In this article, Thornfields healthcare training specialists, part of FPM Group and the Stericycle family, explore some of the main measures announced. PLUS news of our 25% discount on all ILM 3 and 5 courses commencing this September.