With a data breach potentially costing millions in fines and lawsuits, it’s easy to get caught up in the financial losses when managing your Cyber security. However, reputation damage can be just as serious – have you considered this?
Research by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) found that despite warnings, people are still using weak passwords that are easily breached. While individuals might lose personal and financial information, practices have responsibility for hundreds of sensitive patient records. Is your practice protected? What are the stats? The NCSC found that the most commonly…
Risk management is all part of running a practice – whether that is NHS or private. Here are three of the big risks facing practice owners in 2019. 1. Attracting and retaining talent to the healthcare sector It is no secret that many doctors and dentists are leaving the NHS, or the healthcare profession altogether,…
It’s easy to be lax with the rules or forget to tell your insurer when there’s a change in your life. Many even admit to knowing that they are invalidating their insurance. It’s time to see insurance as protection – not an unnecessary cost. How are we invalidating our insurance policies? Research by MoneySuperMarket has…
As a small business owner, you may feel that you have to be a Jack of all trades when it comes to managing your practice – but often working with a professional can save you time, money, and your sanity. As a practice owner you can’t be expected to know everything. You will have an…
New data laws give customers more control over their information – this could help you save money on insurance! Could you benefit? How can you benefit from GDPR? While the rules under General Data Protection Regulation may seem like a minefield, they do give you better and clearer rights in terms of your personal data.…
The latest NHS Confidence Monitor survey results are in and 86% of dentists intend on leaving the NHS within the next 5 years – and almost half of those plan to go private. What does that mean for dentists and patients? Why are dentists leaving the NHS? NHS dentists are under a lot of stress,…
One of the biggest threats facing the healthcare sector is cybercrime. However, not many dental and medical practices fully understand the implications of a breach – which leaves them vulnerable. What more can you do to protect your practice? Why is Cyber risk a threat to small businesses? Small businesses are just as likely (if…
We have welcomed in 2019, and as we start the new year, it has traditionally become a time to reflect on our goals for the year ahead. These could be personal or business related, but will often include saving money. As part of this, you should review your current insurance policies – see if your…
The festive period is usually an opportunity to spend time with family, a chance to reflect on the year, and quite often overindulgence! Our insurance requirements are not usually top of mind. However, as we enter 2019, it is important to make sure that you and your family are sufficiently protected. 12 insurance tips for…
