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.  

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.  

Leading a team in the demanding environment of primary care is no small feat. While the weight of responsibility can be substantial, the findings of a recent study by the wellbeing app HappierMe offer valuable insights into how managers can thrive, rather than merely survive.

Have you noticed that feeling in the air? The signs are subtle, but…. spring is just around the corner. Soon winter will be just a distant memory and new life will be everywhere, along with Easter eggs, hot cross buns, maybe even better weather…But why wait for all that, when there’s a brand new Thornfields website to discover, available right now!

Sometimes we all feel that we "can't see the wood for the trees" - we're too close to a situation to view it with any perspective. That's when we need to step away for a while, and away days are a great way of doing this. Use them to build trust, learn new skills, and say thank you!

Every practice manager knows that behind an effective GP practice is a brilliant team. So what can we do to ensure our staff are working together productively to drive the practice forward?

Active Signposting has been a main focus here at First Practice Management Group for some time. We decided we’d take some time to create a video to help you learn more about the benefits of introducing it to your practice.