Training Events & Webinars

Patients with gestational diabetes (GDM) have been added to the NDH register this year. In terms of invite codes, there are specific invite codes for patients with NDH and specific invite codes for GDM. You must use the appropriate codes to match the patient’s diagnosis. Insight Members – available to download is a complete list […]

**COMING SOON** Does your resource match your workload? Do you really know what is incoming and when? Our new DOCMAN Workflow Health Check service will help you understand: How many letters/documents are being received and processed (trends) – daily/monthly/annually Average filing time per week/month view How many are coded and filed without further action How […]

Whilst working with many practices on QOF prevalence this year, we have noticed a drop in prevalence for cholesterol – and as this is worth 64 points in total, it is worth ensuring your register is as accurate as possible. This is made up of patients on your CHD, PAD, stroke/TIA and CKD registers. As […]

This QOF indicator is looking at patients receiving all 8 care processes, it is not looking at measurements or targets. It is an all or nothing indicator, so if a patient is unable to provide you with a urine sample or they refuse a foot check, they will remain as an unachieved patient due to […]

A backlog isn’t always a capacity problem. Sometimes the practice has enough people, but poor configuration, inconsistent processes or gaps in training may be creating unnecessary work. It is surprising how quickly a backlog can build; incoming correspondence is relentless, it doesn’t care if you have staff on holiday or absent, or staff covering other […]

Q: OB004 eligible patients who have been referred to weight management support within 90 days of BMI recorded. We have patients who had a BMI recorded in February but due to the searches only just being available we were not able to refer the patients in the allocated time frame. How can we mitigate against […]

Fully Integrated, No Bolt-Ons, No Subscription, Save Money Send messages – SMS, email and Airmid notifications Share information – Questionnaires, leaflets and PROMs Request photos – Securely receive patient images Schedule messages – Send now, later or on a recurring basis NHS Notify integration – Ready when you need it Everything in one place – […]

Information on the different types of flu vaccines available for children and young people for the 2026 to 2027 flu season. This poster is for use by healthcare professionals who administer the flu vaccine. The poster indicates which vaccine children and young people should get and who is eligible – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-invitation-letter-template-for-at-risk-patients-and-their-carers  

We are still getting lots of queries about coding for the new obesity indicators – the codes below are the only codes to apply to OB004:               Patient must be 18 years +, their latest BMI ≥30 (or ≥27.5 BAME) (ethnicity must be recorded for patient to be included) […]

The 2026/27 QOF changes aren’t just about understanding new indicators – they’re about building the foundations that underpin successful QOF delivery and achievement. You need to ensure the right patients are identified, coded correctly, included on the appropriate registers and supported by robust processes.   Without these foundations, you risk: Missing eligible patients Inaccurate disease registers […]

To support neighbourhood delivery models, the 10 Year Health Plan committed to developing new contracts based on population size. This consultation is aimed at ICBs, general practice, PCNs, community and other providers, local authorities and patient representatives. The consultation closes midnight, Thursday 10th September. NHS England is keen to make it easier to commission neighbourhood […]

Managing patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) can be complex, especially when it comes to prescribing anticoagulants. With evolving guidance and the risk of dosing errors reported to be as great as 25% in some studies, getting it right every time can be challenging, even for experienced clinicians. That’s where AF Advisor can help, giving you […]

From 1 September 2026, the eligibility criteria will be expanded further to include adults aged 65 to 74 years in certain clinical at risk groups as advised by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI): chronic respiratory disease – further details https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rsv-vaccination-expansion-of-eligibility-to-older-adults-in-certain-clinical-risk-groups immunosuppression due to disease or treatment  

Practices who have high number of patient registrations could save a great deal of admin time by automating GP registrations – initial reports from practices are saving in the region of 10 minutes per registration. Quick start guide – https://training.tpp-uk.com/assets/top-tips-recipe-online-registrations.jpg How many new registrations do you have per month? One of our regular practices had […]

When was the last time you checked your appointment mapping? Reportedly, alignment with the national categories has drifted since 2021 and there appears to be wide variation with high volumes of inconsistent mapping. Ensuring appointments are recorded accurately, including the new same day appointments for clinically urgent patients, is a priority. https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/recording-same-day-appointments-for-all-clinically-urgent-patients/  

New guidance has been released outlining how organisations can work with Social Prescribing Link Workers to receive safe and effective referrals for projects involving supporting peoples health & wellbeing through nature i.e. gardening programmes, walking schemes, wild swimming, green gyms and outdoor arts & culture, to name but a few. The guidance explains what practice’s need to […]

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A 2-dose MenB vaccine is to be offered to young people ahead of the autumn as part of a one-off vaccination programme in England. This is to protect all year 13 pupils, and those under 25 starting university or residential further education for the first time this autumn – patients born between 1 September 2007 and […]

From 24 July 2026, the QDiabetes, QFractureand QCancer QTools will be decommissioned and removed as active calculations from all EMIS authored library items This includes use within any local templates for creating or amending calculations Action: Please ensure that any local templates containing the above QTools are archived in the EMIS Library by 24 July 2026 Emis Web are […]

From 13th August, the above will be removed and replaced with the new Document Management. If you have not already switched or need to know more, click on the video link below: