Cybersecurity has become a top issue in the modern Practice. Recording and handling sensitive patient data on a daily basis means that cybersecurity risk management is essential to protect patient privacy, maintain operational continuity, and comply with data governance, GDPR and Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations.   

This month we are marking Cybersecurity Awareness Week. Hundreds of events take place to remind us all why cyber security is so vital in both the public and private sectors. Wherever there is a computer, there is a potential cyber threat — and that includes our doctor’s surgeries and other health related premises and systems. In this article we explore the cyber essentials you should be monitoring, and the NHS’s secure email standard for health and care organisations.

As a GP Practice Manager, you are responsible for the security of your patients' data and the integrity of your practice's IT systems. Cybersecurity threats are a growing concern for all organisations, but they are especially concerning for healthcare organisations, which hold sensitive patient data. What better time to renew your efforts in this field and get up to date on the latest issues than Cybersecurity Month 2024, starting October 1st?

Home working as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has been a major step-change for those practices that can implement it.

Social media is a great platform for GP practices to stay in contact with patients, invite feedback and connect with the local community. Here are FPM's top tips for getting involved and making the most of your social media presence.

Phishing is when fraudsters pose as a legitimate company, person or institution in an email or text message to trick someone into giving financial and/or other personal information. Cyber criminals also use fake online advertising to direct victims to fake websites where username, password or financial information is required.