A GP practice website is a repository of information about the practice itself, with links to wider primary care and community information and services.
The GP contract regulations for 2020 require GPs to have both an online presence, such as a website, and an NHS.UK GP profile page.
Both must be updated at least once a year, or sooner if key information changes.
There is an NHS England guide for practices on creating highly usable and accessible websites for patients, which is the place to go for more detailed information about the practicalities of website design and management.
You may also find the NHS England pages on the Modern General Practice Model and the General Practice Improvement Programme helpful.
Related GPG content
- Health equalities and inclusion
- Digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Information governance and data protection
- Subject access requests (SAR)
- Consent to record sharing
- GP contract
- NHS.UK online resource for patients
Other helpful resources
- GOV.UK, Understanding disabilities and impairments – user profiles
- NHS England, Guides to help staff support people with access needs in general practice
- Patient information forum: Guide to translating health information