February 6th is Time to Talk Day, a chance to open up about mental health with friends, family, and coworkers. Learn the importance of talking, overcoming stigma, and supporting others through meaningful conversations. Discover tips to help start the discussion and offer support.

Wellbeing is not just for one day…“Blue Monday” - the third Monday in January - can be commonly regarded as the most depressing day of the year. 

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.  

New laws that give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care were introduced into Parliament on 6th November.

As a Practice Manager, you play a vital role – you’re not just the one in charge, but you’re also the legal team, HR, IT specialist, counsellor, patient wrangler and partner whisperer. You’re the captain of the ship, and you have to take care of the captain if you want to keep the boat afloat.

How well do you think you handle stress at work? It seems like every year, practice managers working in busy surgeries are being asked to do more with less.

Across the UK, GP practice staff are increasingly facing online abuse, either as part of the business or on a personal level. Here we look at practical steps a practice can take. 

The demanding and stressful nature of our profession can contribute to burnout, a chronic form of stress that results from prolonged exposure to job demands that exceed an individual's resources. Thornfield's Mindfulness expert Charan Sarai gives her advice on how to improve our mental health.

A practice manager shares their story of what led them to fall in love with general practice – and how the experience of overcoming the bullying behaviour of a colleague helped them become a better manager.

A positive mindset does not mean trying to stay positive every second of every day, or that optimism is warranted in every situation.