--- title: Lantum Blog (2) description: Primary Care advice for GPs and Practice Managers (2) --- [![Lantum](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Lantum%20March2018/Images/logo-header.svg)](https://us.lantum.com) for Locums - [Locums](https://lantum.com/) - [Practices](https://lantum.com/p/practices/) - [Hubs](https://lantum.com/p/hubs/) - [Federations](https://lantum.com/p/nhs-federation/) [GP practice managers](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-practice-managers) 23 Jul 2024 [![8 ways to prepare your practice for summer](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/8%20Ways%20to%20Prepare%20Your%20Practice%20for%20Summer%201024%20x%20524.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/summer-prep-practice-managers) ## [8 Ways to Prepare Your Practice for Summer](https://blog.lantum.com/summer-prep-practice-managers) Practice managers are well aware of the increased pressure their practices face during the summer months. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/summer-prep-practice-managers) 0 Comments [Flexible staff pools](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/flexible-staff-pools), [Women's Health Hubs](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/womens-health-hubs) 12 Jul 2024 [![Women's Health Hubs: What to look for in a partner](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Womens%20Health%20Hubs%20Feature%20Image-2.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/womens-health-hubs-partnership) ## [Women’s Health Hubs: What to Look for in a Partner](https://blog.lantum.com/womens-health-hubs-partnership) [£25m funding has been made available to support the roll out of Women’s Health Hubs across the UK](https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/womens-health-hubs/). Every ICS has been asked to have at least one hub set up and delivering two core services by July,.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/womens-health-hubs-partnership) 0 Comments [Case Study](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/case-study), [Primary Care Networks](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/primary-care-networks), [Enhanced Access](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/enhanced-access) 04 Jul 2024 [![Using Lantum to tackle health inequality: How Rugby Health Ltd launched Enhanced Access hubs](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/rugby-health-blog-header.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/rugby-health-enhanced-access-case-study) ## [How Rugby Health Ltd launched Enhanced Access hubs with Lantum](https://blog.lantum.com/rugby-health-enhanced-access-case-study) In 2022/2023, Rugby Health Ltd was one of many organisations working out how to deliver and staff newly-mandated Enhanced Access services.  [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/rugby-health-enhanced-access-case-study) 0 Comments [Integrated Neighbourhood Teams](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/integrated-neighbourhood-teams), [Fuller approach](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/fuller-approach), [Integrated Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/integrated-care) 18 Jun 2024 [![Integrated Neighbourhood Teams](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/INT%20blog%20header.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/integrated-neighbourhood-teams-fuller-approach) ## [Integrated Neighbourhood Teams: Focus, Functions and Form](https://blog.lantum.com/integrated-neighbourhood-teams-fuller-approach) Dr Claire Fuller, General Practitioner — and at the time of writing the [Fuller Stocktake](https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/next-steps-for-integrating-primary-care-fuller-stocktake-report/) CEO (designate) of Surrey Heartlands ICS — proposed the building of integrated teams in every neighbourhood of.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/integrated-neighbourhood-teams-fuller-approach) 0 Comments [NHS long term plan](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/nhs-long-term-plan), [NHS Funding](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/nhs-funding), [GP Contract](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-contract) 13 Jun 2024 [![NHS priorities and GP contract changes: What you need to know ](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/NHS-priorities-blog-header.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/nhs-priorities-gp-contract-2024) ## [NHS priorities and GP contract changes: What you need to know](https://blog.lantum.com/nhs-priorities-gp-contract-2024) NHS England has outlined the key [focus areas](https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/network-contract-des-contract-specification-2024-25-pcn-requirements-and-entitlements/) for 2024/25, along with some important changes to the GP contract. The goals? To cut bureaucracy, improve financial flexibility for practices, and help.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/nhs-priorities-gp-contract-2024) 0 Comments [Urgent Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/urgent-care), [Productivity](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/productivity) 07 Mar 2024 [![Doubling productivity and protecting patient safety: Insights from the webinar](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/productivity-and-skill-mix-webinar-blog-header.png)](https://blog.lantum.com/productivity-skill-mix-webinar-insights) ## [Doubling productivity and protecting safety: Insights from the webinar](https://blog.lantum.com/productivity-skill-mix-webinar-insights) Why does productivity matter? How do I improve? And how can I protect my team?Our recent webinar, “Urgent Care: Productivity and Skill Mix for Peak Performance,” was a great discussion answering some.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/productivity-skill-mix-webinar-insights) 0 Comments [Workforce Planning](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/workforce-planning), [Winter Pressures](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/winter-pressures), [Urgent Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/urgent-care) 04 Dec 2023 [![Healthcare leaders talk winter priorities, new services and productivity](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Witner%20Efficiencies%20Blog%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/urgent-care-leaders-talk-winter-priorities-new-services-and-productivity) ## [Urgent care leaders talk winter priorities, new services, and productivity](https://blog.lantum.com/urgent-care-leaders-talk-winter-priorities-new-services-and-productivity) In the run up to an unpredictable winter, one thing in the NHS is certain: Every urgent care organisation is facing similar challenges. So as you prepare for the months ahead, hearing from others in.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/urgent-care-leaders-talk-winter-priorities-new-services-and-productivity) 0 Comments [Winter Pressures](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/winter-pressures), [Urgent Care](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/urgent-care) 27 Oct 2023 [![Tried and tested: Winter efficiency strategies for your UTC](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Tried%20and%20tested-%20Winter%20efficiency%20strategies%20for%20your%20UTC%20-%20Banner%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/urgent-care-winter-efficiencies) ## [Tried and tested: Winter efficiency strategies for your UTC](https://blog.lantum.com/urgent-care-winter-efficiencies) *Former NHS operational manager, Joe, shares his go-to strategies for running an efficient urgent care service this winter – while looking after yourself, your staff and your patients.* [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/urgent-care-winter-efficiencies) 0 Comments [Flexible staff pools](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/flexible-staff-pools) 11 Sep 2023 [![The Flexible Staff Pools Programme: Results and opportunities. ](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/evaluation%20framework%20blog%20header.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/flexible-staff-pools-programme-evaluation-framework-report) ## [The Flexible Staff Pools Programme: Results and opportunities](https://blog.lantum.com/flexible-staff-pools-programme-evaluation-framework-report) *This article is part of our recent report on the effectiveness of the Flexible Staff Pools Programme over the last two years. [Download the full report here](https://blog.lantum.com/page/2#download-report). * [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/flexible-staff-pools-programme-evaluation-framework-report) 0 Comments [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [21st Century GP](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/21st-century-gp) 11 Aug 2023 [![](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Life%20as%20a%20new%20locum-%20Everything%20you%20need%20to%20know.jpg)](https://blog.lantum.com/new-locum-guide) ## [Life as a new locum: Everything you need to know](https://blog.lantum.com/new-locum-guide) Paperwork, pensions, and chasing payments – as a new locum GP, organising your professional life can feel overwhelming.  [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/new-locum-guide) 0 Comments [← Previous](https://blog.lantum.com/page/1) [1](https://blog.lantum.com/page/1) [2](https://blog.lantum.com/page/2) [3](https://blog.lantum.com/page/3) [4](https://blog.lantum.com/page/4) [5](https://blog.lantum.com/page/5) [...](https://blog.lantum.com/page/7) [36](https://blog.lantum.com/page/36) [Next →](https://blog.lantum.com/page/3) ### Subscribe to the newsletter ### Categories - 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