Back pain is one of the most common causes of long-term sickness in the workplace after stress. Is your practice doing what it can to protect practitioners and employees?
Approximately 7.6 million workdays are lost every year in the UK because of work-related back pain. Those affected can take up to six weeks or longer to recover, so prevention is definitely more cost effective than cure.Here are our top ten tips for preventing back pain and musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace.
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,...
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...
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...