The future of primary care is digital – is your GP website ready?

GP websites play a crucial role in modern primary care, streamlining operations, reducing administrative burden and enhancing patient experience.

The NHS has produced a step-by-step guide to improving general practice website online journeys, with Silicon Practice emerging as a top performer; offering solutions that help GP practices meet and exceed NHS digital standards.

Download our guide today to learn how to optimise your website for accessibility, patient self-service and operational efficiency; alongside understanding the step-by-step guide and how to implement it into your practice website.

Compliance with NHS Digital Standards is essential

Digital efficiency saves time

Patient experience

matters

Key findings from the NHS step-by-step guide

Usability and Accessibility Matter – A well designed GP website improves patient access, reduces phone pressure and enhances digital inclusion through self-service options
Structured Improvement Process – Website NHS digital standards upgrades follow four stages: Planning, Content Improvement, Template Migration and Maintenance, requiring leadership, benchmarking and collaboration
Ongoing Maintenance is Key – Regular updates, accessibility checks and data analysis ensure the website remains effective, with audits recommended every 6-18 months

Best practices for a high performing GP website to reach NHS digital standards

A well optimised GP website isn’t just a requirement – it’s a game changer. Here’s what sets high scoring sites apart:

Accessibility: ensuring compliance with NHS digital standards and WCAG guidelines for inclusive patient access
Self service tools: online appointment and prescription requests reduce phone call volumes
Mobile first design: over 62% of patients access their GP websites – responsive design is crucial
Integrated patient communications: secure messaging and automated reminders improve patient interaction

Find out how your practice can implement these best practices – download the full guide now.

Guide sneak peak:

The evolving landscape of primary care and the digital imperative
NHS Guidance: a framework for GP website excellence
Key elements of a high performing GP website
Silicon Practice: your partner in digital transformation
Real world success stories
Embracing the digital future of primary care

Transform your GP website today and reach NHS digital standards

Whether you’re looking to improve compliance, enhance patient experience, or streamline admin processes, this white paper provides a roadmap to success.

Download “Boosting patient engagement and practice efficiency: a guide to high performing GP websites” now and take the first step towards a fully optimised, NHS compliant digital presence.

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