LGBT Pride Month: Enhancing Practice Websites for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and RCGP’s Pride in Practice Campaign

LGBT Pride Month: Enhancing Practice Websites for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and RCGP’s Pride in Practice Campaign

June is upon us, and with it comes the colourful and empowering celebration of LGBT Pride Month. This month reminds us of the importance of inclusivity, acceptance, and the equal rights of all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation. LGBT+ individuals consistently face significantly poorer health outcomes and healthcare experiences compared to others. For those in…

Top Phishing Scams Used to Attack Healthcare Organisations

Top Phishing Scams Used to Attack Healthcare Organisations

In today’s digital age, healthcare organisations face numerous cybersecurity threats, with phishing scams being one of the most prevalent and concerning. Phishing is a malicious technique cybercriminals use to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial details, or personal data.  The healthcare industry, with its vast amount of valuable patient information, has…

Patient-Friendly Design: Why Popups Shouldn’t Make an Appearance on Your NHS GP Practice Website

Patient-Friendly Design: Why Popups Shouldn’t Make an Appearance on Your NHS GP Practice Website

When it comes to designing an exceptional NHS GP practice website, prioritising patient experience is paramount. While popups may seem like a popular marketing tool, they can often hinder a smooth and seamless browsing experience for your patients. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the reasons why using popups on your GP practice website…

The Importance of Managed Services in Empowering Healthcare Organisations

The Importance of Managed Services in Empowering Healthcare Organisations

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, it has become increasingly challenging for healthcare organisations to maintain a reliable and secure IT infrastructure. With the growing demands of patient care, the need for innovative healthcare solutions has never been more critical.  The healthcare industry faces challenges such as compliance, security, and patient data privacy. They require…

Taming your Digital Demand: Navigating the Surge of Online Demand in Your NHS GP Practice

Taming your Digital Demand: Navigating the Surge of Online Demand in Your NHS GP Practice

As more patients turn to the internet for information and services, NHS GP Practices are faced with the challenge of managing this surge in digital demand. The good news is that with the right tools and strategies, you can create a seamless and efficient online experience for your patients. In this blog post, we’ll explore…

How Often Should I Update My Practice Website?

How Often Should I Update My Practice Website?

Regular updates to your practice website not only ensures that your patients have access to the most recent information but also contribute to better user experience and search engine visibility. In this article, we’ll delve into the optimal update frequency for various aspects of your NHS GP Practice website, helping you maintain a well-rounded, reliable…

iatro selected to deliver new Primary Care portal throughout North East London

iatro selected to deliver new Primary Care portal throughout North East London

Iatro have been chosen to supply an intranet for primary care organisations across North East London (NEL) as part of the NEL Digital First programme, which is supporting projects to transform primary care through the implementation, understanding and improvement of digital tools within general practice. Previously, North East London ICB were using a variety of intranets to…

Introducing Our AI Writing Assistant: Streamlining Content Creation for NHS GP Practices

Introducing Our AI Writing Assistant: Streamlining Content Creation for NHS GP Practices

Enhance Your Practice’s Digital Presence with Our Innovative AI-Powered Feature At iatro, we understand the importance of maintaining a strong digital presence for your NHS GP Practice. Engaging, informative, and up-to-date content is essential for attracting new patients, retaining existing ones, and fostering trust in your practice. However, we know that creating and managing website…

iatro founder joins Yorkshire Insider’s acclaimed 42 under 42 list

iatro founder joins Yorkshire Insider’s acclaimed 42 under 42 list

Thomas Porteus, founder and CEO of iatro, has been added to this years prestigious 42 under 42 list. The list, which is sponsored by Brewin Dolphin, Schofield Sweeney and Sentio Partners, profiles the region’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs under 42 years of age.  It was created when the magazine recognised that the average age of…

QRISK®3 comes to OneContact

QRISK®3 comes to OneContact

Primary Care IT and iatro are pleased to announce the integration ofQRISK®3 calculation within the OneContact platform OneContact is an NHS Approved (DFOCVC) Online Consultation and Clinical Workflow platform, which allows practices to shape and manage digital demand. Through our collaboration with the team behind QRISK®3, OneContact now offers a seamless and effortless way for clinicians to calculate QRISK®3 scores using…

How to Track and Analyse Your GP Practice’s Online Performance

How to Track and Analyse Your GP Practice’s Online Performance

As a healthcare provider, it is important to have a strong online presence in order to attract patients and stay connected with your existing ones. One way to ensure that your NHS GP practice’s website is performing well is by tracking and analysing key metrics. Google Analytics & GDPR Many providers use Google Analytics –…

Why your GP practice website needs personality (and how to show it)

Why your GP practice website needs personality (and how to show it)

Whether you’re a small rural surgery in North Yorkshire or a fast-paced inner city practice in Birmingham, you all want to show compassion and empower your patients to self care. But you’ve all got your own way of doing things, caring for patients and working together as a team. That should be celebrated.

Why should my practice website be mobile optimised?

Why should my practice website be mobile optimised?

In recent years, many GP practices have taken their services online. This proved to be crucial during the pandemic, allowing patients to gain access to healthcare support and assistance from the comfort of their own homes. There are many benefits associated with the digitisation of these services; from ease of access to lower administrative costs…