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The Care Quality Commission has published a draft assessment framework specifically for primary care and community services, marking a significant shift in how GP practices will be inspected and rated. After widespread criticism of the single assessment framework introduced in 2024, the regulator is going back to sector-specific frameworks — and the new draft introduces some notable changes in what "good" looks like for general practice.

We were delighted to welcome Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to our partner site, Penrose Surgery.

Think of primary care as the friendly neighbourhood hub of our healthcare system. It's where most of us first go when we need medical help - whether it's for a quick check-up or managing an ongoing health condition.

We’re excited to be exhibiting at Best Practice London & Women's Health Professional Care 2025! Come visit us at stand D40

Birmingham, UK – The Return of The Hippos! 🦛

Regulation and compliance processes are a major topic within healthtech. While concerns raised are largely fair, we also feel that an over-focus on this area could be something of a red herring.

Nightingale Surgery, like all Primary care practices, face the dual challenge of ensuring patients attend health check-ups while minimising the administrative burden on staff.

Creating an environment of innovation is a significantly different challenge to ensuring that innovation is adopted / change is encouraged amongst providers (GP Practice).

This week, our team had the pleasure of visiting one of our valued healthcare partners, Mendip Vale Medical Group in Bristol.

The current GPTech landscape is shaped by a small number of longstanding providers.

Welcome to the second blog in our series of GP Tech! Be sure to read our first instalment on AI in Healthcare - Fads and Fantasies.

Around 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and an even greater proportion of men from high-risk groups. Men are entitled to a PSA blood test from their GP, but they have to ask for it under current NHS guidelines.

One of the greatest hurdles in prostate cancer care is not medical — it’s logistical.

With the impending structural changes in the NHS, we believe that building a best-in-class technological environment should be a top priority for the new leadership and executive.

Let’s face it: running a GP practice today isn’t easy.

At Hippo Labs, we’ve always believed in building technology that improves lives.

The Current Challenge The UK has experienced a concerning drop in childhood immunisation rates over the past decade.

As demand on UK primary care continues to rise, NHS England’s Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and the push for proactive care are becoming increasingly central to improving patient outcomes.

In an era where data-driven decision-making is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, we're thrilled to announce a big update to our analytics capabilities.

First & foremost - congratulations on completing another QOF season! Take a bow, and a deep breath...👏 For those of you that still need time to decompress, maybe bookmark this and come back for a read in a week or so.

Missed appointments cost GP practices millions every year.

The world of health tech is changing fast, and 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for innovation. With the growing demand for digital-first healthcare, here's what to watch.

How Primary Care Practices Can Achieve Their QOF Targets Before March 31st

In a significant restructuring of the UK's healthcare system, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has today announced the abolition of NHS England, aiming to streamline operations and enhance efficiency within the National Health Service.