A few years ago medical professionals would have felt the need to hide when depression was eating away at them, or that their workload was becoming a problem. Now the subject of mental wellbeing is welcomed. The taboo over mental health has been slowly chipped away.
Running a practice is a tough job and financial pressures are always top of mind. The NHS sickness reimbursements to cover GPs on sick leave were supposed to alleviate some of this stress. However, the numbers don’t always add up, and the experiences vary when trying to claim.
Risk management is all part of running a practice – whether that is NHS or private. Here are three of the big risks facing practice owners in 2019. 1. Attracting and retaining talent to the healthcare sector It is no secret that many doctors and dentists are leaving the NHS, or the healthcare profession altogether,…
GP and dental surgeries have faced huge challenges from funding cuts and staff shortages over recent years. It’s only a matter of time before it takes a financial or reputational toll. Healthcare professionals in numbers According to Aviva, a typical healthcare practice employing five people should expect an average of 10.9 days of absence per…
Covering your practice’s obligatory costs if a key clinical team member is sick or injured can be stressful – but help is here for the smart practice owners who choose Business Overheads Insurance. Review these scenarios where Business Overheads Insurance can be vital.
