The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a wide range of reforms that will be phased in between 2026 and 2027 and will bring some of the most important updates to UK employment law in recent years. The legislation is designed to improve protections for workers while creating clearer standards for employers.

In the busy world of general practice management, it’s easy to focus solely on operational pressure. Yet one of the most valuable resources we have is each other. Whether you’re taking part in a training session, joining a professional development workshop, or studying within a qualification cohort, the simple act of connecting with peers can have a transformative impact on your wellbeing and professional growth.

Grief is the price we pay for love, and it’s a high price – but it can be made easier by a compassionate manager who is aware of the needs of their staff and what the law offers to make hard times a little more bearable. That’s what this second webinar in our series will cover on Wednesday 16th October @ 1230 – what a manager should do to make work a supportive environment; what policies you need to be using; what the law says around leave and rights; and the potential liabilities and sanctions you could be inviting if you don’t stick to best practice. Click here to sign up now. 

We sat down with bereavement expert and new Thornfields Associate Helen McMenamin to discover how her experiences have shaped the person she is today, and how she helps others to manage grief in the workplace. 

Have you ever thought about how a deeply human experience like grief can profoundly impact our workplace environment?