Too many calls and admin tasks? Discover how smarter primary care websites fix that.

User-friendly Foundation websites by Silicon Practice overwhelmingly meet NHS ‘Well’ benchmarking criteria from the word go. Users benefit from the uncluttered mobile-first interface, and healthcare staff can take advantage of back office features collaboratively designed with the aim of streamlining operations, optimising patient care and experience.

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What you can do with our software

Message Primary Care Patients

Initiate contact with patients through SMS and/or email, improving communication and engagement.

Message Patients with Silicon Practice Solution

Signpost Primary Care Patients

Signpost patients to local self-help groups, pharmacies, walk-in centres and hospitals, helping ensure comprehensive care and reducing phone calls to your surgery.

Signpost Patients with Silicon Practice Solutions for GP Practices

Send Primary Care Patient Forms

Choose from our suite of 50+ pre-built forms — everything from registering patients online to recording blood pressure and other health reviews, fit note requests and cancelling appointments. 

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Streamline New Primary Care Patients Registration

Automate patient registration for a more efficient process. Easily collect and verify patient demographic information, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.

New Patient Registration Online GP Practice

Integrate Primary Care Patient Records Seamlessly

Send episodes directly from the dashboard to the patient record, including SNOMED-CT coded data and attachments, such as images. Look up previous requests for a patient and make necessary edits before sending the information to the patient record.

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Initiate Video Consultations

Effortlessly schedule and conduct video consultations, instantly or through scheduled appointments. Invite patients without the need for app downloads. Seamlessly capture and store consultation screenshots within the clinical system.

Video Consultations with Patients

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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.

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