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The Institute for Fiscal Studies announced earlier this year that incomes had grown by 1.8 per cent between 2011/2012 and 2014/2015. Has this current trend been replicated for Practice Managers across the UK and how does it vary from region to region? These are questions that FPM Practice Managers’ Salary Survey aims to answer once again.

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Seven-day NHS could ease cost of GP indemnity
A properly funded seven-day NHS could ease the rising cost of GP indemnity, argues Chris Kenny.

Jeremy Hunt rules out 31% GP trainee pay cut, but RCGP doubts remain
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said there is 'no question of removing incentives to enter GP training'.

UK students excluded from UK medicine degree
A medicine degree course at a UK university is not open to students from the UK - only overseas students are allowed to apply.

Practices presented with 'management charges' of up to £70k and threatened with debt-collection agencies
GP practices are facing a doubling of management charges worth up to £70k by NHS Property Services to maintain their premises.

'It's getting worse': Doctors raise serious concerns about the future of GP surgeries in Wales
Almost 30 practices have been handed back to health boards in Wales during the last five years

York GPs shock bosses with declaration of "no confidence" - as two officials head to USA on taxpayers' expense
York's GPs have said they have no confidence in senior NHS managers after controversial plans to avoid a multimillion pound black hole were revealed.

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Behind-the-scenes of the latest Roadshow!

Last Wednesday saw First Practice Management (FPM) Group hold their second CQC Roadshow of the year at The Silk Mill in Derby and once again the event was a huge success.

Practice Manager - Oxford

We are looking for an accomplished senior manager to lead our team of loyal and dedicated staff. We are a high-achieving 2 GP partner (10 doctor) PMS practice serving a population of 10,500 patients. 

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Practice/Business Manager - Knutsford

We are an energetic 3 partner GMS medical practice located close to the centre of Knutsford. We are looking for an adept manager to continue the smooth running of the practice and provide strategic advice and planning to the partnership.

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Practice Manager - Church Stretton

This 6 partner GMS medical practice in an area of outstanding natural beauty, offers ample opportunity for an active yet relaxing lifestyle but has good transport links to the West Midlands.

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Practice Business Manager - Tiverton

An innovative, accomplished, proactive leader required to join a friendly forward looking medical practice. A proven track record of motivating and leading staff is essential.  

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Protocols Library Updates

Revised Documents:
Prescription Recording Procedure
Management of Vitamin D Deficiency / Insufficiency in Adults by GPs

The following document(s) have been reviewed but are unchanged:
Laundering of Uniforms and Materials Policy
Message Handling Workflow
Medicines Reconciliation and Discharge Policy
Steps To Becoming Paperless Procedure
Repeat Prescribing Policy
Uniform Policy (Staff)

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