Primary Care UK: Let's Learn Together

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Primary Care UK: Let's Learn Together is the podcast for the busy Healthcare Professional who wants to keep up-to-date with important topics relevant to working in the NHS and even more so in Primary Care.

Please checkout our main website here: www.primarycareuk.org

The episodes in Primary Care UK are hosted by a variety of clinicians who ensure that each episode is truly multi-professional, aiming to serve the needs of: GPs, Nurses, and all the AHPs (Allied Health Professionals) including Clinical Pharmacists, Physician Associates, First Contact Physiotherapists and Paramedics, Nursing Associates, other doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners and trainees and students of the above. Coverage includes:

Clinical updates
System updates
Understanding the Workforce (us!)
Supervising & Support
Personal wellbeing & enjoying work
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Primary Care UK Let's Learn Together is produced and owned by Therapeutic Reflections Limited and receives contributions from a variety of organisations such as Training Hubs, NHS England, other NHS bodies and private hospitals and from individual clinicians and experts from across the UK. If you would like to contribute we would be delighted to hear from you via: [email protected].

Privacy policy: This can be easily found on the main website: www.primarycareuk.org.

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Does Genomics Matter in Primary Care?

Apr 15 2024 39 mins

Do you have any idea about how much of a role Genomics is beginning to play in the care of our patients? Or do you continue to pretend it doesn't matter?We're excited to introduce a 6-part series that demystifies genomics for Primary Care staff. In a manner that is easy-to-understand and grounded in the realities of working in Primary Care, the experts cover everything we

Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 1)

Apr 01 2024 56 mins

As a Doctor do you have concerns about the impact of Physician Associates on you, and on patient safety? Or do you welcome their contributions? As a PA are you a welcome part of the team and well supported?As an AHP or Nurse, can you relate to some of the tensions that exist between the professions?This is the FIRST HALF of a discussion in which hosts Munir Adam (the GP) and Marium

Primary Care UK Season 2 Recap

Mar 15 2024 18 mins

IN THIS EPISODE we look back over the last year's episodes and hear short snippets from some of the speakers. This is so that you can:Re-visit the discussions and recall useful learningDecide if you want to re-listen to the conversationAsk yourself whether you managed to implement the changes that you thought you wouldDecide if you want to listen to an episode, if you haven&ap

GP NHS News: Appointments variety & Lucy Letby case

Mar 01 2024 33 mins

Do any of these things mean anything to you:Shortage of GP appointments!Changing skill mix in Primary Care: Allied Health Professionals. Lucy Letby case & trust in HCPsWhy does it affect us? What can we do about it? Dawn and Simon discuss possible implications for Primary Care professionals. Do you agree with them?Dawn Hunt, Practice Nurse. Clinical Lead at Integrated Care Supp

Air Pollution & Illness: What Primary Care can do

Feb 15 2024 28 mins

THIS EPISODE features a discussion on the critical issue of air pollution and its significant impact on health. Experts from London share insights on the pervasive problem, though the topic is highly relevant UK wide. They discuss different sources of pollution, health effects and the current climate change crisis, and the responsibility and potential for clinicians to advocate cha

A Deeper Dive into Mental Health Dynamics

Feb 01 2024 46 mins

IN THIS EPISODE: Really get to understand mental health, both for yourself and for your patients. Co-host, Irina Varlan speaks with Matt Elswood, about the complexities of mental health conditions, stressing the importance of understanding mental health better rather than offering oversimplified solutions. Elswood emphasizes the need for non-prescription solutions such as developin

How to thrive in the ever-changing workforce

Jan 15 2024 19 mins

IN THIS EPISODE Claire and Munir from the PCUK team talk to Rachel Morris about the challenges in General Practice in these turbulant times with evolving roles and uncertainties. She explains how to think about this differently, in order to not only survive, but to thrive. SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speaker: Dr Rachel Morris.Rachel is former GP who now helps doctors and other prof

Lower Back Pain: Expert Guidance and Patient Empowerment

Jan 01 2024 45 mins

IN THIS EPISODE: Munir Adam discusses the common issue of lower back pain with an expert in the field who: starts by reminding us about the basics, red flags and then also the need for patient education and empowerment to manage their own pain, instead of relying solely on strong analgesia. He also discourages unnecessary spine surgery and advises avoiding gabapentin or pregabalin

Global Conflicts and War: Impact on UK Healthcare Professionals

Dec 15 2023 19 mins

IN THIS EPISODE: Does the global war and conflict affect your role in Primary Care?Co-hosts Dawn Hunt and Munir Adam discuss the challenges healthcare professionals face due to global conflicts. Referring to the emotional toll and distress caused by news of the wars, they delve into how healthcare professionals should maintain professionalism when patients or colleagues share their

Learning Disabilities in Primary Care: Bridging the Gap

Dec 01 2023 44 mins

IN THIS EPISODE: Are you doing justice to your patients with Learning disability? Irina Varlan interviews senior pharmacist Alison Barr to discuss the important topic of Learning Disability.The discussion underlines the importance of extra effort in assisting these patients access healthcare services because they may face more limitations than others. The podcast continues the ongo