A: Yes. The individuals concerned are keen ensure that the network continues to meet the needs of members. They will remain involved for as long as it takes for the wider practice management community to assume ownership of the network.
A: The glib answer is that that’s up to members. During the first few months of its life, support for the network from DoH and others will provide marketing, promotion and any other pump-priming necessary. Regular surveys will ensure that development of the network is in line with the wishes of members.
A: Just complete the contact form or email communications@practicemanagement.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
A: The local networks facility is a unique feature allowing you to contact neighbouring or distant colleagues and groups. The interactive version of the access guide is a useful tool for all managers and the discussion areas are a vital part of networking, allowing members to share good practice and debate the issues of the moment.
A: The website is strictly for primary care managers in practice who have registered with the network. This is to give you the confidence that whatever you choose to share is kept between you and your colleagues. While we take every precaution to verify registration details, we cannot provide an absolute guarantee about the security of the site.
While most parts of the site are for members only, the Access Guide is open for public viewing and comment.
A: The network is now open to managers in Northern Ireland. The registration system allows users to select their practice via the Trust: Northern Ireland HSCB.
The registration data for Wales is currently been implemented, and further details will be provided once full access is in place.
We are still collating information for Scotland, and will notify mangers when a registration process is in place.
Thank you for your patience if you are a manger from these countries and we hope that you enjoy been a member and find the Networks products' and website useful.
A: There are several ways we hope to get members involved. The most important one is to keep your comments and ideas coming in. Like any enterprise, the critical phase of the network will be its first few months of life when we need to engage as many people as possible, generate ideas and stimulate discussion and debate. We will seek your feedback but will try to avoid death by survey. If you have a comment, criticism or would like to suggest something that would make your life easier, send an email to communications@practicemanagement.org.uk.
A: In a few cases, particularly with newly established practices, the relevant code will not be on our database. It you get stuck at this point, send an email to communications@practicemanagement.org.uk and we’ll sort it out.
A: There is often some confusion around these methods of communication and their purposes, so we hope these definitions help:
A blog is your best way for a voice among the online crowd - share and voice your concerns with colleagues here via this method.
If you have a suggestion for a blog article, and would like this to be shared with the Network then please contact us at communications@practicemanagement.org.uk.
A discussion forum is a meeting place for open discussion on various topics.
You can post your questions and general comments on the forum here.
