Introductory webinars about support for practices managing demand
A final call for GP practices to sign up to an introductory webinar and find out about support through the General Practice Improvement Programme (GPIP) has been issued.
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November Provider Update out now
The November edition of the PCB’s Provider Update has been published.
New Pharmacy First service to be launched in the new year
A new national Pharmacy First service will be launched on 31 January, 2024.
Health and wellbeing support for PCNs
PCB offer to support PCNs or individual practices with health and wellbeing.
GM Medicines Optimisation CoP event to focus on health inequalities
The next Greater Manchester Medicines Optimisation Community of Practice (CoP) will be held virtually in January 2024 with a focus on health inequalities.
General practice awards 2023
Congratulations and good luck to the primary care individuals and teams in GM who have been shortlisted for the General Practice Awards 2023.
Violence prevention and reduction qualification available for primary care staff
An accredited violence prevention and reduction qualification is available for staff working in primary care and other health and care settings.
Proactive care programme in full swing
PCNs on the Proactive Care programme are benefiting from workshops, network sessions and a visit to a GM health hub.
The six-month programme is supporting PCNs to reduce the demand on primary and secondary care.
Consider taking part in clinical research with the NIHR
Practices are invited to take part in clinical research studies and join the growing number of people helping to improve care and treatment for patients.
Networking and learning at PCN Development Programme
Third event as part of the GM PCN Development Programme brings total attendance to almost 300.
Join the growing numbers of veteran friendly GP practices
GP practices in Greater Manchester are encouraged to become veteran friendly.
The scheme helps practices to support veteran patients who may be silently struggling.
The latest Provider Update is now live!
The October edition of the Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB) Provider Update is now available to read on the PCB website.
Primary care podcast hits milestone with one million downloads
Primary care podcast hits milestone with one million downloads.
Blueprint online event deferred to 2024
An online event to launch the GM Primary Care Blueprint has been deferred.
Free GatewayC events for primary care
GatewayC, the early cancer diagnosis resource, is running some events for all primary care professionals.
Help improve proxy access for parents to children’s GP services
The NHS App team responsible for proxy access for parents to their children’s GP services is currently undertaking a round of user research to help build and improve proxy services.
Bookings open for November PCN Development Programme
Taking place on Thursday, 2 November at The Studio in central Manchester, the event is an ideal opportunity for primary care colleagues in Greater Manchester to come together to share learning and good practice around a range of current and thought-provoking topics.
September Provider Update now available to read online
The September edition of the PCB’s Provider Update now available to read online.
Inspiring second day of PCN Development Programme takes place
Inspiring second day of PCN Development Programme takes place
Resource page to support new primary care sitrep tool
A resource page has been set up on the PCB website to support providers when they complete the new Greater Manchester primary care sitrep tool.
Provider Collaboratives in the new operating model for GM
Following an independent leadership and governance review (by Carnall Farrar), a new operating model for the GM system has been agreed.
‘New access models’ support and case studies launched on the PCB website
A dedicated web page has been launched by Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB) to support general practice with the implementation of new access models.
August PCB Provider Update now available
The August edition of the PCB Provider Update is now available.
PCB appoints new chair and vice-chair
Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB) is delighted to announce Luvjit Kandula as new chair of the PCB and Dr Tim Dalton as vice-chair.
Wigan GP practice scoops Employer of the Year at GM Champions Awards
Hawkley Brook Medical Practice has won Employer of the Year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champions Awards.
Opportunity to present research at SAPC North Conference in Manchester
The Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) North conference is taking place in Manchester this year with primary care colleagues invited to submit research ahead of the conference.
Proactive care: New GM support offer for 20 PCNs
Proactive Care is new support offer focusing on ‘proactive care’ is available for 20 PCNs across Greater Manchester.
The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Joint Forward Plan
The Joint Forward Plan produced by Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership is now available on the ICP website.
Putting on a brave face? New campaign aimed at health and care staff
‘Putting on a brave face?’ is a new campaign aimed at health and care staff across Greater Manchester.
New Greater Manchester PCN Leadership Programme launched
An exciting new opportunity for PCN clinical directors and PCN managers to develop their leadership skills.
Latest podcast explains new workforce wellbeing QOF indicator
Our latest podcast focuses on how practices can meet the requirements of the new QOF QI workforce wellbeing module.
PCN Development Programme day two open for bookings
Registration for day two of the Greater Manchester PCN Development Programme is now open.
Wigan GP practices demonstrate employment excellence
Two GP practices in Wigan have become the latest employers to achieve member status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
Greater Manchester Health and Wellbeing toolkit relaunch
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care has relaunched the Greater Manchester Health and Wellbeing toolkit.
Financial health check webinar for general practice
Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB), in partnership with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), is running a webinar on primary care finance.
PCN development programme gets off to flying start
Primary care practitioners from across Greater Manchester heard from inspiring speakers on the first day of our PCN development programme on Wednesday 24 May.
Busy and significant year – our annual review for 2022/23
Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB) reflects on a busy and significant year in its annual review for 2022/23.
Have your say on the Primary Care Blueprint Engagement Draft
The Primary Care Blueprint Engagement Draft is currently being circulated for feedback to be submitted by 30 June.
Appointment of PCB chair and vice-chair
The applications process for a new chair and vice-chair of Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB) is under way.
Greater Manchester PCN Development Programme launched
An exciting development opportunity for primary care practitioners across Greater Manchester to come together to share learning and good practice.
New chair for Greater Manchester General Practice Provider Board
Greater Manchester General Practice Provider Board (GPB) welcomes a new chair in Dr Tim Dalton, who replaces Dr Tracey Vell.
Leading the way in good employment practice
Hawkley Brook Medical Practice is the first health and care organisation to achieve member status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
Our first PCB Partner Update is available
Our Partner Update is a regular newsletter for partners across the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership.
Greater Manchester Primary Care Blueprint
An update on the progress of the Greater Manchester Primary Care Blueprint.
The Blueprint will replace the current Primary Care Strategy, which reaches the end of its life later this year.
Diabetes Care: Person-centred Approaches Programme
An exciting training opportunity for Primary Care practitioners across Greater Manchester to develop their skills in personalised care, when caring for patients with diabetes.
Integrated Care System Roadshows – Report
In Autumn 2022 a series of five Integrated Care System Roadshows were held across the country for health and care stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of Integrated Care Systems.
Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator Training
The GP Excellence programme are pleased to offer an opportunity for individuals and/or teams to work with a qualified Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator practitioner.
Free Excellence in Finance and HR e-learning packages
GP Excellence has collaborated with the Practice Managers Association to offer two free e-learning programmes which are available to general practice staff in Greater Manchester.
An approach to rare diseases in primary care
Doctors Sara and Lisa talk to GP Dr David Bartlett who works with the Neuroendocrine Cancer UK charity and GP Dr Will Evans who is a researcher specialising in rare diseases.
Responding to primary care pressure
Primary care was declared as OPEL 4 for the last week (2-8 January) as it has been very pressured. The Greater Manchester system as a whole was also declared as OPEL 4.
Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board: The movie
We have produced a short animation to explain what Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board (PCB) is about, its role in providing a voice to primary care providers and how it impacts the health of local people.
‘Administrative skills for managers’ online workshops – January and February ’23
PCB’s GP Excellence programme is pleased to announce and exciting collaboration with the Practice Managers Association (PMA) to deliver two ‘Administrative skills for managers’ online workshops.
NHS industrial action in Greater Manchester
Planned industrial action will be taking place on Wednesday 21 December and Wednesday 28 December that will affect ambulance services.
Calls for expressions of interest for Cohort 2 – IGPM accreditation starting early ’23
After a successful first cohort of the GP Excellence IGPM accreditation support offer, the programme is keen to gauge the level of interest for a second cohort.
‘Get To Know Where To Go’ campaign launches across Greater Manchester
The new campaign from NHS Greater Manchester aims to support people find the right treatment and care during the winter months – and beyond.
Wellbeing support over the festive period
It’s a challenging time of year for many of us, in many ways. However, there is a wealth of helpful resources available.
New ‘Vertigo’ podcast from Primary Care Knowledge Boost
Greater Manchester doctors Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Otolaryngologist Ms Emma Stapleton and Clinical Scientist David Jay about Vertigo.
Digital First Primary Care Academy officially launches
The first cohort of Digital Facilitators attended a workshop last week, formally marking the launch of the Digital First Primary Care (DFPC) Academy.
Shared Decision Making workshop from Diabetes Care
Wide range of primary care professionals attended to develop their personalised care skills when caring for diabetes patients.
Primary Care HIV Briefing – World AIDS Day 1 December
Ending all new transmissions of HIV in Greater Manchester (GM) by 2030.
New ‘Health Inequalities in General Practice’ podcast
Greater Manchester doctors Sara and Lisa talk to Dr John Patterson about Health Inequalities.
New Health and Wellbeing Pack for Wellbeing Apps
A new Health and Wellbeing Pack has been added to our Digital App Finder.
Resources for men’s health including workshop on 17 November
This month is Men’s Health Month, and there’s a whole host of resources available for those working in Primary Care.
‘New to Partnership’ online workshops for new partners in Greater Manchester
GP Excellence and Practice Managers Association delivering a series of online workshops for GPs in Greater Manchester.
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder resources available
Primary care staff can access materials designed to raises awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Veteran friendly GP practice accreditation
With Remembrance Sunday approaching, GP practices are being invited to become accredited as ‘veteran friendly’.
People skills training for line managers – 21 November
Hear and share practical tips for line managers – in a fully funded and interactive event in Greater Manchester.
Primary care voice at system level
We are delighted to have secured four seats on the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership board.
Financial wellbeing resources
Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership has prepared updated resources and links to support the financial wellbeing of the health and care workforce.
GP Excellence – current offers
GP Excellence offers access to training, funding and development to support quality improvement of general practice.
Free wellbeing workshops Oct-Dec 22
A series of online webinars to support everyone in your team are running between October and December. They focus on different aspects of managing stress, managing your teams, conflict, productivity and wellbeing.
Shaping the future of primary care in Greater Manchester
More than 350 primary care professionals came together to share ideas, successes and solutions at the new Greater Manchester Primary Care Summit.
Institute of General Practice Management accreditation
The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) has launched an accreditation framework to support Practice Managers to become formally accredited and obtain professional status.
Do you know what game are you playing?
In his latest blog post Drew Carroll invites us to consider what game are you playing when managing our urgent workload.
Insight into … bereavement, grief and suicide
In this episode of the Health & Wellbeing Podcast GM Wellbeing Toolkit creator Sheni Ravji-Smith is joined by Adele Owen to discuss bereavement, grief and suicide and what we can do to find help.
Your PCN
In this blog post Drew Carroll, Primary Care Network Clinical Director, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Managing Director of a leadership consultancy, writes about what the rest of 2022 might look like for Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
Primary care workforce evolution
In this blog post Drew Carroll, Primary Care Network Clinical Director, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Managing Director of a leadership consultancy, writes about how to sustain yourself and your team during the significant workforce evolution that is underway in primary care.
GP poem
Watch and listen as J recites his poignant poem GP filmed by Nick Hulme. As J rightfully reminds us “So stoically under pressure whilst all is going wrong GPs have remained, maintained and carried us along.”
General Practice – Validate yourself from within
In this powerful blog post Trafford GP Dr Goga urges fellow General Practitioners not to validate yourself by external coordinates but instead validate yourself from within.
Is your practice ready for improvement?
My experience has shown me the two most important features in context are time and teamwork. Getting your whole team together to focus on an area of work, where everyone gets to input their thoughts can be very helpful.
My experience of being a GP Research Fellow
Dr Nicholas Fernandez writes about his experience as a GP Research Fellow and explains why research is a great opportunity to not only design change but evidence the reason for that change.
Undertaking clinical research in General Practice
Dr Omair Razzaq writes about his surgery’s involvement in clinical research and his hopes for developing treatments and helping advancements in the medical world.
Why become a GP or primary care researcher?
In this article Jane Wilcock, GP, educator and researcher at Silverdale Medical Centre Salford writes about her experience as a GP researcher, not funded and doing research in her own time.
CPRD/RCGP QI Patient Safety Reports
On 2017 I signed our practice, Lockside Medical Centre to CPRD, a research initiative, funded by MHRA/NIHR, that routinely collects anonymised patient data from practices to support innovative public health research. Though my motives were initially altruistic, signing up turned out to bring other benefits.
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This is Manchester, we do things differently here
“This is Manchester, we do things differently here”, how often in recent months has that quote by Tony Wilson been referenced? But when it comes to supporting General Practice in Greater Manchester it definitely applies.
