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Practical articles for NHS GP practice managers, partners and IT leads on NHS Digital compliance, accessibility, AI in primary care, and the operational side of running a modern surgery website — written by the team behind 1,000+ NHS GP practice websites.
NHS GP Website Requirements: What Your Practice Must Include
Your GP practice website must include specific content under the GP contract and accessibility regulations. Here is the full list, the most common gaps, and how to stay compliant.
The NHS DSP Toolkit Deadline Is 30 June: The Website Parts You Shouldn't Overlook
Most of the NHS DSP Toolkit has nothing to do with your website, but a handful of items do. Here's the website slice to check before the 30 June deadline.
The NHS Cyber Alert About cPanel and WHM: What GP Practices Need to Know
NHS England's critical cyber alert about cPanel and WHM affects suppliers across the UK. Here's what it means for GP practice websites.
Digital Triage for GP Practices: How SmartForms Reduce Phone Calls
Digital triage gives patients a structured online route to submit requests, reducing phone pressure and improving triage quality. Here is how SmartForms work and what practices are seeing.
WCAG 2.2 Compliance for GP Practice Websites: What You Need to Know
Every NHS GP practice website must meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. This guide explains what changed in WCAG 2.2, where practices commonly fail, and how to achieve compliance.
How to Score Well on the NHS GP Website Benchmarking Tool
The NHS GP Website Benchmarking Tool measures 50 evidence-based criteria across the tasks patients perform most often. Here's how to understand the assessment, avoid common pitfalls, and improve your score.
Why We Don't Use WordPress — And Why That's Good News for Your Practice
Many NHS GP practice websites run on WordPress with the free Nightingale theme. We built our own platform from scratch. Here's why that matters for your patients' data, your compliance, and your NHS contract.
Faster and Smarter Diagnosis: Strengthening the Cancer Pathway in England
Early identification is one of the most pivotal factors in enhancing cancer survival. The National Cancer Plan prioritises faster, more precise diagnosis.
Becoming a Global Leader in Cancer Survival: Understanding England's 75% Target
England's National Cancer Plan sets an ambitious 75% five-year survival rate by 2035, potentially saving 320,000 additional lives.