Thornfields, established in 1993, specialises in providing high quality, relevant and interactive training to managers and staff in the primary care sector.

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Bespoke Training

We deliver a wide range of training courses to meet the general needs of people in the Primary Care Sector. We can also tailor, adapt and create special training courses to meet specific needs.

If you require any of the following services or would like to discuss your specific requirements in more detail please contact us.
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  • Large or small delegate numbers
  • Practice consultancy or support
  • Specific training needs
 

LATEST NEWS
CQC Registration
This year finally makes CQC Registration for General Practice a reality. Make sure you know what will be happening and your practice is prepared.
Electronic Patient Records
New Guidance has been issued from the RCGP, BMA and DoH which updates considerbly the 2005 version 3.1 guidelines.
QOF 2012/2013
Important changes to the structure and indicators in QOF have been made for the new financial year. Read further about the implications for practices.
GP Commissioning
Practices MUST start preparing now for the implementation of new GP Commissioning Rules


FEATURED COURSE
Course Title
Information Governance in General Practice

Workshop Objective
On completion of this one day workshop delegates will be fully prepared to manage the implementation of all the information governance principles that will impact upon general practice. The workshop will cover all aspects of information governance focusing on meeting NHS best practice. Delegates will examine the policies and protocols required, training and communication issues for staff as well as dealing with problem situations. The aim is to provide delegates with a simple structure for information governance implementation that takes into account the general practice position and needs.

Who Should Attend
The workshop is designed specifically for general practice and is particularly suitable for anyone responsible for information governance issues:
• Practice managers
• Supervisors
• IT specialists
• GPs leading on information governance.