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 white paper 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.

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NHS digital standards

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
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NHS digital standards

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 white paper now.

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NHS digital standards

White paper sneak peak:

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

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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