First Practice Management

Men’s Health Week is a key moment for primary care.
Men are still less likely to seek help early, which can lead to worse outcomes.

Simple changes can make a difference 👇
• Offer flexible access to services where possible
• Keep support messaging clear and direct
• Promote early checks, not just crisis care
• Create a welcoming environment

Primary care is often the first touchpoint.
Getting it right matters.

👉 What’s worked well in your practice?

World Environment Day is a reminder that protecting our planet is everyone’s responsibility. 🌍

Taking place every year on 5 June, it brings people together to raise awareness and take action on some of the biggest environmental challenges we face.

In 2026, the focus is on climate action, encouraging us all to think about the impact we have and the role we can play in creating a more sustainable future.

Small changes in how we work and live can make a real difference, and in primary care, that means supporting healthier people and a healthier planet. 🌱

New to practice management, or looking to build your confidence in the role?

Our Introduction to Practice Management workshop is designed to help you get up to speed quickly.

You’ll gain insight into key areas including 👇
• Workforce management
• Patient engagement and service delivery
• IT and practice systems
• Finance, planning and day-to-day operations

It’s a great opportunity to build your knowledge, identify any gaps, and learn alongside others in primary care.

👉 Find out more and book your place: https://loom.ly/QP5QOYI

Looking for practice management insights you can watch anytime? 📺

Our YouTube channel includes FPM webinars and short videos on compliance, HR, leadership and da- to-day practice management.

Clear, practical management support you can dip into when it suits you ✅
Explore the channel here:
👉 https://loom.ly/CQ6Y05k

Stepping into a practice management role can feel daunting without the right support.

The Aspiring Practice Manager Programme is designed for individuals who want to build confidence, knowledge and leadership skills in primary care 💡

CMI-accredited and delivered through a series of practical online workshops, the programme covers key areas including finance, CQC preparation and people management.

It's a structured way to develop future practice managers and support confident progression into the role 🎓

Find out more and see if the programme is right for you and book now: https://loom.ly/YV0LQuo

HR responsibilities in primary care are becoming more complex.

Employment law changes, rising staffing pressures and higher expectations around people management mean that relying on outdated knowledge quickly creates risk.

Now is a good time to pause and ask: Are your HR skills still working for your practice?

Keeping knowledge up to date helps practices:
📋 Handle issues confidently
👥 Support teams fairly
✅ Reduce risk and stress

Strong HR skills are no longer optional. They're essential to running a safe, sustainable practice.

Read our latest blog to explore why now is the right time to refresh your HR knowledge: https://loom.ly/9H745KI

It’s Feedback Friday! 💬

Read our client's feedback on a recent CMI-accredited Aspiring Practice Manager workshop.

Book onto the workshop here 👉 https://loom.ly/Asbf4UY

Recruitment taking over your practice management time? Save 30 hours by changing one thing. ⏰

Advertising, shortlisting, interviews and onboarding all add up, often pulling focus away from running the practice itself.

FPM’s end-to-end recruitment service is designed to take that pressure off, helping practices reclaim valuable time while finding the right people 👥

For many practices,choosing FPM means up to 30 hours saved per role, with support from start to finish.

Read the blog to see how it works: https://loom.ly/8u6JA8o

Today is International Nurses Day 💙

Across primary care and beyond, nurses play a vital role in supporting patients, teams and communities, often under sustained pressure and with little recognition.

Their skill, resilience and compassion make an enormous difference every day, not just today.

Thank you to all nurses for the care you provide and the impact you have 🩺

Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to pause and check in with yourself at work.

In busy healthcare settings, mental pressure can build quietly. Noticing it early helps protect your wellbeing.

A few simple habits to focus on:
🧠 Name the pressure
⏰ Protect focused time
🤝 Ask for support
🌿 Step away from screens

Looking after mental health is about working in ways that are sustainable, for you and your team.