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Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. A normal swallow requires normal function and coordination of our respiratory, oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal and oesophageal structures (essentially mouth, throat or the…

If you outsource services such as catering or cleaning then you most probably will need to know about TUPE at some point. If you plan to buy or sell your…

A patient comes in for a check-up.  They may be in pain and upset.  You may be rushed and hassled.  The priority is getting them out of trouble.  However, ‘planning’…

In our last blog we looked at many of the positive qualities that have been identified in carers that enhance wellbeing and lead to the conditions for good, positive, affirming…

Back in November I mentioned a study day I had been on which talked about Values-Based Interviewing. Having recently been involved in not only interviews for new staff, but also…

Transforming Services I received some literature and patient information posters from the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) last week, asking Practices to support and highlight their ‘Put patients first: Back…

After a few months of debating, we have decided to move premises to just a short distance away.  When we first moved to our current premises, there was a side…

Bids for Funding Dr Mike Bewick, GP and Deputy Medical Director for NHS England, has said NHS England is expecting many practices to apply for grants once the round of…