Could smaller hospitals and smarter referrals transform UK healthcare?
A recent report suggests that hospitals in England should get smaller to help end the NHS’s ongoing “permacrisis” (The Guardian). The idea is simple: many
A recent report suggests that hospitals in England should get smaller to help end the NHS’s ongoing “permacrisis” (The Guardian). The idea is simple: many
1. Streamlining Patient Access with Digital Tools Challenge:Patients struggled to get through during the 8 am rush, leading to frustration and missed appointments. Solution:The practice
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched another public consultation on how it assesses and rates health and care providers — this time under the banner
Understanding the PCN challenge PCNs operate in a complex environment: ever-evolving regulations (such as Care Quality Commission requirements), changing funding and commissioning arrangements, staffing pressures, increasing patient
Effective practice management is the backbone of any thriving healthcare organisation. It’s what transforms vision into reality, ensuring that patient care, staffing, compliance, finances, and
Primary care is the frontline of the NHS—often the first point of contact for patients seeking help for new or ongoing health issues. It includes
Lately, it feels like everyone is calling themselves a “consultant” or a “primary care/GP expert.” But here’s the truth: words don’t make you an expert—results
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of healthcare, one role often goes unnoticed but is absolutely essential to the success of any GP practice, clinic,
At Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd (PCMS), we believe that quality primary care is the backbone of a healthy community. For more than 17 years,
The world of general practice is changing faster than ever. Patients no longer want to wait in long phone queues just to book an appointment
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is key. Your practice’s website bot isn’t just a tech gimmick—it’s a powerful tool designed to save your staff time
1. The Evolving Landscape for GP Practices UK general practice is under unprecedented pressure. Demand is rising, funding is tight, and recruitment challenges mean fewer
The regulatory landscape for primary care is undergoing its biggest transformation in over a decade. In July 2025, a government-commissioned review led by Dr Penny
PCMS, is excited to announce the launch of GP Chatbot on WhatsApp, a smart, AI-powered tool designed to help GP surgeries manage patient communications more
At PCMSolutions, we believe that real success is built on meaningful action and the past month has demonstrated exactly that. As a trusted consultancy specialising
We are proud to share the latest results from the NHS Health Checks Summer Newsletter (July 2025), which highlight the exceptional performance of practices across
PCMS is proud to announce the launch of its new Health Tech division, starting with the release of an intelligent chatbot designed specifically for GP
This is not an entirely new issue, I remember being asked this very same question whilst giving a presentation as far back as 2018. I
In the world of healthcare, delivering high-quality services is paramount. To ensure the safety and well-being of patients, regulatory bodies play a crucial role in
PCMS are absolutely delighted to share the news that we have been awarded the Silver Award under the Defence Relationship Management (DRM) Employer Recognition Scheme.
PCMS are absolutely delighted to announce that today we received the Bronze Award under the Defence Relationship Management (DRM) Employer Recognition Scheme. This signals our intention to
According to BBC news, the NHS budget will receive an annual rise of 3.5% between now and 2023, with the overall focus of the long-term plan
The last word you want to associate with your workforce in your practice is crisis, yet for some time the NHS has been alluding to
According to PULSE, GPs based overseas could be used to treat patients in the UK. Whilst this notion is very much at the development stage,
We are currently recruiting for our practice in Aylesbury and have the following positions available: This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the
GPonline report the impact the GDPR has had on General Practice and the increasing number of subject access requests, claiming practices are spending in excess
An article about our Mandeville Practice has been published in the Wendover News, after the practice was awarded a rating of Good following the latest
Through dedication, determination and innovation, PCMS succeed at the Mandeville Practice. Prior to April 2018, the practice had on two previous occasions received overall ratings of
PCMS have been appointed to provide immediate support to two GP surgeries in Buckinghamshire. Chiltern House Medical Centre and Dragon Cottage faced closure as the
With the ever-increasing potential for additional qualifications, the role of pharmacists in primary care has significantly changed. From being restricted to dispensing medications and conducting
NHS Aylesbury Vale and NHS Chiltern Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are pleased to confirm that, following a successful procurement process, they have now awarded a
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