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Silicon Practice has gone into administration.

What should your practice do now? If your practice website went dark this week, you're not alone. Silicon Practice, the company behind around 1,000 GP practice websites and the FootFall online consultation platform, has gone into administration. Hundreds of sites...

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Is counterfeit kit putting your cover at risk

Is counterfeit kit putting your cover at risk?

Counterfeit dental equipment isn’t just a clinical risk. It’s an insurance risk too. The GDC has published a blog from the British Dental Industry Association warning about fake and non-compliant products reaching UK dental practices. The MHRA has seized handpieces,...

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PCN insurance: 7 Questions GP Practices Are Asking Us

With neighbourhood health contracts on the way and more Primary Care Networks (PCNs) considering incorporation, now is a good time to check your network’s insurance. Here are the questions we’re being asked most. 1. Can our PCN take out its own insurance policy? Only...

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medical malpractice insurance

Does Your GP Practice Need Medical Malpractice Insurance?

Understanding CNSGP, medical defence organisations and where additional cover may be needed Your NHS work may be covered, but is everything your practice does NHS work? For many GP practices, medical indemnity can feel more complicated than it needs to be. NHS general...

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flu vaccine insurance

Is your flu vaccine order based on outdated data?

Your flu vaccine order could be one of the biggest purchasing decisions your practice makes this year. Is it based on this year's demand or last year's invoice? Every year, GP practices commit thousands of pounds to purchasing flu vaccines before administering a...

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is your insurance ready for facial aesthetics

Is your insurance ready for facial aesthetics?

We were recently approached by a dental practice looking to expand into facial aesthetics and cosmetic treatments from their existing premises. We’re seeing more practices diversify creating new revenue opportunities and expanding patient services. However, one common...

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national insurance day

Happy National Insurance Awareness Day!

Today is a great opportunity to recognise the important role insurance plays in protecting healthcare professionals, practices, and businesses across the UK. From GP surgeries and dental practices to veterinary clinics and allied healthcare providers, having the right...

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work experience insurance

Taking on work experience students this summer?

Have you checked whether they're covered? Many GP dental and Veterinary practices are keen to offer work experience placements to students who are exploring careers in healthcare. Providing these opportunities is a valuable way to help young people gain insight into...

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locum reimbursement

Reimbursement Rules Have Changed

If your practice relies on NHS reimbursement for sickness or accident cover, the rules have changed. For many GP practices, managing sickness or accident absence has always involved a bit of practical juggling. Someone picks up an extra session. An ANP stretches their...

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locum reimbursement

How do locum reimbursement changes affect your practice?

Many GP practices are paying for locum insurance based on outdated NHS reimbursement rates, simply because no one has told them the rates have changed at renewal. That matters more than most practices realise. If your policy hasn’t been reviewed recently, you could be...

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refrigerated stock insurance

Seasonal Increase Cover for Refrigerated Stock

Stay Fully Protected During Your Busiest Months As the year draws to a close, many surgeries see a surge in patient activity and with it, a rise in temperature-sensitive medical supplies. Vaccine stock levels often peak between September and December. To help you stay...

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Practice Cover Joins the BDIA

The Association for the UK Dental Industry We’re pleased to share that Practice Cover is now a member of the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA). It’s a straightforward move with a simple purpose, to understand the dentistry sector better and support it more...

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