Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, practices must assess workplace health risks and take reasonable steps to protect staff, patients and others who may be affected by their work.
This webpage outlines key health and safety requirements for practices. It is not exhaustive but provides a structured framework across five core areas.
A core part of the role of Wessex LMCs is pastoral support. The LMC offers one to one support for GPs and Practice Managers. The LMC aims to support and develop individuals as they progress through their careers to support your practice and YOU.
As General Practitioners, we spend much of our time helping and supporting our patients through their many physical and mental health problems. But who looks after us and supports us?