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.

Download guide
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
Read the full report
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 guide now.

Download now
NHS digital standards

Guide 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
Get the full insights
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.

Download guide

Join the ranks of our Silicon Practice users today

Silicon Practice News and Resources

Deep dive into the latest trends and insights shaping the primary care industry. Explore practical resources and expert advice to stay ahead of the curve and navigate the ever-evolving landscape with Silicon Practice.

Patient Care

5 top tips to improve patient communication and reduce missed information

07/05/2025 No Comments

Effective communication is at the heart of quality healthcare – but with busy staff, scattered systems and overwhelmed patients, it’s easy for critical details to fall through the cracks. In this article, we share five practical tips to improve patient communication across your organisation. From centralising key information and sending instant alerts to creating a clearer feedback loop, we explore how small digital changes – especially with the support of patient care apps, can reduce missed information and make patients feel more informed, supported and engaged in their care journey.

Read More »
From pay rises to portals: what 2025 means for primary care teams going digital

From NHS pay rises to portals: what 2025 means for primary care teams going digital

09/04/2025 No Comments

With pressures mounting in general practice, the NHS pay rise 2025 brings some much-needed relief – but it’s not the whole solution. Real change comes from giving teams the tools to cut admin and reclaim their time. In this blog, we explore how digital transformation is helping practices like Carolside Medical Centre reduce phone calls by 30%, and why going digital is no longer a luxury – it’s essential.

Read More »