First Practice Management

17/11/2025

🗓️ Join Thornfields on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 for a Clinical Notes Summarising workshop, designed specifically for summarisers in primary care.

Learn practical steps for summarising new patient records and incoming correspondence, in accordance with Good Practice Guidelines for GP electronic records.

Secure your spot and upskill with confidence:
🔗 thornfields.co.uk/workshops-for-individuals/clinical-notes-summarising-tuesday-2nd-december-2025

13/11/2025

💛 Today is World Kindness Day – a chance to celebrate the small acts that make a big difference. In healthcare, kindness isn’t just a value, it’s a vital part of care.

Whether it’s a warm welcome at reception or a thoughtful gesture between colleagues, kindness helps build stronger, more positive workplaces.

Let’s keep kindness at the heart of everything we do.

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10/11/2025

🔐 Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Is Your Practice Prepared?

Cyber threats are increasing, and GP practices are a growing target. From phishing to insider risks, managing cybersecurity is essential to protect patient data and stay compliant.

FPM Core helps you take control with:
✅ Built-in Risk Register
✅ Customisable risk assessments
✅ Policy templates aligned with GDPR and NIS regulations
Empower your team to manage cyber risks with confidence.

🔗 Explore FPM Core: https://loom.ly/SiPm0VM

07/11/2025

👩‍💼 GP receptionists are the backbone of primary care, yet they often face unrealistic expectations without the support they deserve.

FPM's Thornfields training builds confidence through skills like conflict resolution, empathetic listening, and stress management, helping staff thrive and improving patient care.

📘 Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/EDFLCRY

05/11/2025

🎆 Bonfire Night is a time to celebrate, but it’s also a reminder to prioritise safety. Fire safety protocols are essential, especially in busy healthcare environments.

🛡️ With FPM Core, you can easily manage and share fire safety policies, track staff acknowledgements, and stay inspection-ready - all from one central platform.

Make this Bonfire Night safe, smart, and compliant. Learn more: firstpracticemanagement.co.uk/compliance-software

05/11/2025

Our monthly newsletter is moving to LinkedIn. To still get all the latest primary care and CQC news along with important information for your practice, be sure to subscribe here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fpm-group-newsletter-7386705057989160960/

Welcome to the FPM Group Newsletter – your monthly update from First Practice Management, Thornfields, and MSW.

03/11/2025

Movember is here, raising awareness of men’s health and sparking important conversations. From prostate cancer to mental wellbeing, it’s time to support the men in our lives.

🧠 Use this month to share resources, encourage check-ins, and promote early detection. Every conversation counts!

💬 Let’s grow awareness together.

31/10/2025

🎃 Don’t get a fright during your next inspection!
With FPM Core, you’ll be CQC-ready—no scares, no surprises. 🧙‍♀️

Keep all your policies in one place, track updates, and prove compliance with ease.

🔗 Explore FPM Core: https://loom.ly/SiPm0VM

29/10/2025

🗂️ Clinical Notes Summarising Workshop
📅 Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Learn how to confidently summarise patient records, tips on coding correctly, and follow Good Practice Guidelines. Ideal for primary care staff who want to improve accuracy and consistency in clinical documentation.

🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/xokhhtc

27/10/2025

📰 Have you seen our recent newsletters? Check them out here and discover everything you may be missing such as important news, analysis and our latest product updates and offers.

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24/10/2025

📅 Clinical Coding Workshop – 4 Nov 2025

Thornfields’ Clinical Coding for Primary Care Staff workshop on 4 Nov 2025 is perfect for anyone looking to improve coding accuracy and confidence. Learn SNOMED CT, avoid common errors, and enhance data quality. Includes practical exercises using your own coding protocol.

👉 Register now – limited spaces! https://loom.ly/3JCHITA

20/10/2025

We talk a lot about NHS backlog in numbers — but what about the human impact?

This honest reflection from our retired PM explores what it feels like to be stuck in the system, and what it means for those working in it too.

🔗 Read the blog: https://loom.ly/bVj9Y80