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Website Maintenance for specialist practices

Website maintenance keeps a site secure, working and current after launch, so problems are caught before customers notice them. For specialist practices, that means getting referral information for GPs and patients, procedures and conditions and specialist profiles right, because patients with a referral and the GPs who refer them want to request an appointment without hunting for information.

What your customers are trying to do

Patients with a referral and the GPs who refer them want to request an appointment.

A specialist practice website usually has to handle appointment requests that accept a referral, pre-appointment patient forms, pages for each consulting location and patient information sheets.

Appointment requests that accept a referral: specialist appointments usually depend on a referral, so the request should collect it.

Pre-appointment patient forms: history and medication details collected early help the first consult.

Pages for each consulting location: specialists often consult at several sites with different days.

Patient information sheets: downloadable preparation and recovery notes answer common questions.

What to have ready

Admin access to the site and hosting.

A list of who can request changes.

Any third-party tools connected to the site.

Your own check of claims and testimonials against Ahpra advertising guidance.

What's included

What the work covers

Each item below is scoped for medical specialists businesses, with the reason it matters.

Deliverables and why each matters
DeliverableWhy it matters
Updates and security patchesKeeps the platform, plugins and dependencies current to close known security holes.
Backups and restore testingRegular backups, with restores tested so they work when needed.
Uptime and form monitoringBooking embeds are checked, because a broken booking page means empty slots.
Content and small changesHandles text, image and page updates so the site stays accurate.
Monthly health summaryA short report on updates, issues found and anything that needs a decision.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Website Maintenance involve for a specialist practice?

Website maintenance keeps a site secure, working and current after launch, so problems are caught before customers notice them. For a specialist practice, the work centres on referral information for GPs and patients, procedures and conditions and specialist profiles.

What happens if the site goes down?

Monitoring alerts us so we can investigate and restore it. Response times are agreed as part of the plan.

Does a simple site need maintenance?

Even simple sites rely on hosting, certificates and software that change. Light maintenance catches issues before customers do.

Are there advertising rules for specialist practices?

Yes. Health practitioner advertising is regulated, and Ahpra publishes guidelines and tools, including guidance on testimonials. Check website claims against that guidance; this page does not give legal advice.[1]

How we work together

Two ways to get started

Website Subscription

Your website, fully managed — no big upfront cost.

We design, build, host, maintain and keep improving your site for one simple monthly fee.

  • Custom-designed & built for your brand
  • Hosting, security & maintenance included
  • Ongoing edits & content updates
  • Continuous SEO & performance improvements
  • Scale up or down as you grow

Fixed Project

A one-off custom build you own outright.

A defined scope and a single fixed quote — delivered once, and yours to keep.

  • Bespoke design & development
  • Defined scope & timeline
  • You own the website & code
  • Optional care plan after launch
  • Custom-quoted to your needs

Sources

  1. [1] Advertising hub (Ahpra). Checked 9 October 2026.

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