As we mark 77 years of the NHS, Dr Tim Dalton, PCB vice-chair and chair of the Greater Manchester General Practice Provider Board, comments on the NHS 10 Year Health plan which was published earlier this week. Read the plan here: gov.uk/government/pub… #NHS77 #NHS #PrimaryCare

A week since the NHS 10 Year Health Plan was launched, GMPCB Chief Officer, Dr Tracey Vell, gives her thoughts on the plan. To learn more, watch this video on the NHSE YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=M-6wEs… #NHS10YearPlan #GMPrimaryCare

Our latest round of GP Excellence webinars are available to book including 'Business continuity', 'Finance quick wins' and 'Responding well to conflict' (for frontline staff and managers). Head to the GMPCB website to find out more and book your place. gmpcb.org.uk/webinars-to-su…

General practice colleagues are invited to attend a refresher webinar on the Pharmacy First service. The webinar will provide practical guidance and shared learning. 🗓️ Tues 15 July ⏰12pm - 1.30pm Find out more: gmpcb.org.uk/pharmacy-first…

The latest NIHR Research Delivery Network clinical research studies for practices are available: - INDIGO (quality of life after cancer treatment) - all GM practices - BELOW (low back pain) - Bolton practices - NATRIX-SBP (uncontrolled hypertension) - Bury practices gmpcb.org.uk/latest-opportu…

The programme is ideal for assistant practice managers, PMs with less than 2 years experience and/or those just returning from maternity or long-term sick leave. Cohort 1 is already full, but we have a few places remaining on cohort 2, starting Oct ⤵️

The GP Excellence Programme is excited to be supporting this programme via GMPCB and our GP Provider Board. 12 places available. Deadline for expressions of interest 31 July ⬇️

📢 Calling all general practice! Booking is now open for the GM Primary Care Summit 2025. Help shape the vision for the future of primary care.

The latest Primary Care Knowledge Boost Podcast is essential listening for clinicians who support people with asthma. Dr Murugesan Raja, GP and clinical lead for respiratory medicine at NHS GM, covers the new combined asthma guidelines and pathways. Listen here: gmpcb.org.uk/general-practi…

Find out more about our webinars for general practice and group mentorship programme for practice managers 👇

❗️ A reminder that the deadline to apply for our group mentorship programme for practice managers is Fri 1 August. The programme aims to help PMs and assistant PMs develop their skills and tackle common challenges in a confidential, supportive environment. gmpcb.org.uk/group-mentorsh…

Places are filling up fast. Book today to avoid disappointment 👇

The 2025 GP Patient Survey results have been published and it's good news for GM primary care! The results show improvements in patients’ experience of general practice, NHS dental and community pharmacy when compared to 2024 ⤵️ Full survey results here: gp-patient.co.uk

Enhance your wellbeing leadership skills with our refreshed 'Being Well: Leadership Development Training Programme'. The programme aims to show that wellbeing is essential and can ultimately improve retention and patient care. Several dates available: gmpcb.org.uk/join-the-cultu…

GP practices in the most deprived areas of GM are invited to get involved with the Greater Manchester Inclusive Research Network (GM IRN). The new network aims to improve health inequalities for your patients. Find out how to get involved: gmpcb.org.uk/increase-clini…

GP colleagues are invited to book their place on our 10 Year Health Plan webinar. Gain valuable insight into the new long-term plan and its implications for your practice. 🗓️ Weds 3 Sept ⏰ 1pm to 2.30pm Visit Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board website to register: gmpcb.org.uk/10-year-health…

The latest edition of our Provider Update has been published: - Last call to register for the GM Primary Care Summit! - News on GM optometrists helping to save lives - The latest GP Excellence webinars available Head to our website to read the full update: gmpcb.org.uk/news/pcb-provi…

New dates/topics have been added to our series of GP Excellence webinars, including: - Workforce Planning, Weds 8 Oct - Resilience for Managers, Weds 15 Oct - Responding Well to Conflict (for managers), Fri 2 Dec Head to the PCB events page for more info: gmpcb.org.uk/news/events/

Primary care colleagues are invited to join a series of cancer-focused lunch and learn sessions. Organised by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and Greater Manchester Cancer Academy, each session will focus on a different topic including breast cancer, skin cancer and head and neck cancers: gmpcb.org.uk/lunch-and-lear…

Dr Paula Cowan, NW Regional Director for Primary Care NHSE, recently joined our new team of peer ambassadors as they started their journey of quality improvement across GM. Read the full story on our website: gmpcb.org.uk/peer-ambassado…