Started work writing medical cards in 1966 at Staffordshire Executive Council. Have worked at Inner London Executive Council, Hertfordshire Executive Council, Lambeth Southwark and Lewisham FPC, Birmingham FPC, Dudley FPC and Wakefield FPC and Family Health Services Authority. I was seconded to the NHS Appeals Unit and have worked as a full time GP practice manager since 1992 until 2010. I was also an AMSPAR trainer at Park Lane College, Leeds. Now I work as a freelance author.
How many times have we heard from the Conservative Government the call to General Practice to provide a seven day 8am til 8pm service. But is it possible? I for…
How do you keep the ‘Wolves’ from your door? As Practice Managers become busier and busier what technique do you use to allow yourself to get the job done. I…
Extract from Pay Review 2016 Medical Receptionists 22% of GP Receptionists are paid the National Living Wage and a further 44% are paid up to but not including the NHS…
Now there is a question and a half. It would be interesting to ask GP PRACTICES which one factor is affecting their income the most and if honesty prevailed I…
The Prime Minister wants GPs to provide a 7 day service
How many times have we heard from the Conservative Government the call to General Practice to provide a seven day 8am til 8pm service. But is it possible? I for…
NHS in Crisis – What is the Solution?
4 Hours is a limit not a target! During the first weeks of 2017, it is clear that the NHS is having problems coping and the blame is being laid…
Keeping the Wolves at bay!
How do you keep the ‘Wolves’ from your door? As Practice Managers become busier and busier what technique do you use to allow yourself to get the job done. I…
66% of GP Receptionists are paid below the NHS minimum wage
Extract from Pay Review 2016 Medical Receptionists 22% of GP Receptionists are paid the National Living Wage and a further 44% are paid up to but not including the NHS…
What is Bankrupting General Practice?
Now there is a question and a half. It would be interesting to ask GP PRACTICES which one factor is affecting their income the most and if honesty prevailed I…