Neighbourhood health is becoming an increasingly important part of NHS policy. The NHS 10 Year Health Plan places neighbourhood working at the centre of the ambition to move more care from hospital into the community, increase prevention and provide more joined-up care around patients.
Educational podcasts and videos focusing on safe working
Don’t forget to log your learning points & reflections as part of your CPD. CQC are particularly keen to see any evidence of your learning and how you apply it
This guidance covers the most commonly asked questions we are asked relating to Medical Records. If you have a query that is not covered here, please do let us know and we will seek to answer your question and update this guidance accordingly.
Patient safety is central to general practice. Learning from mistakes, near misses, and adverse events helps improve patient care and prevent recurrence.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is a fundamental component of safe, effective healthcare. All general practices should have robust systems in place to minimise infection risks to patients, staff and visitors.
This webpage outlines key health and safety requirements for practices. It is not exhaustive but provides a structured framework across five core areas.
New statutory guidance around firearms licensing for chief officers of Police that was issued on 1st November 2021. Following the publication of this guidance applicants are now required, at their own expense, to obtain a medical report as part of this new application process.
Everyone working in the NHS is obliged to report concerns about under-performance by clinical professionals. This is not limited to poor clinical performance or non-compliance with professional codes of conduct, but can include other behaviours such as unacceptable behaviour towards staff or patients, breaching boundaries with patients, colleagues or staff, poor teamwork or management that adversely impacts patient care.
Freedom to Speak Up is about encouraging a positive culture where people feel they can speak up, their voices will be heard, and their concerns and suggestions acted on with no retribution.
Your rights relating to working, time off and financial support when you have a baby are detailed in the Government website: Pregnancy and birth – GOV.UK