The General Practice Podcast

Nov 17 2024 100 ep. 23 mins 1.1k
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Ben Gowland talks to those making real change happen in healthcare, getting underneath what they did, how they managed to do it, and the challenges they faced along the way

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Podcast – Nicola Davies, Matthew Isom & Ed Kennedy – Sustaining Rural Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions for Dispensing Practices

Nov 17 2024 25 mins  
Could the future of rural healthcare be at risk? Join us as we welcome Nicola Davies, Matthew Isom & Ed Kennedy to discuss the pressing challenges confronting dispensing practices in rural areas. These practices, crucial for providing medication to patients living far from pharmacies, are battling rising drug costs and inadequate reimbursements. Hear how once profitable operations

Podcast – Laura Marshall – Transforming Patient Safety in General Practice: Insights and Innovations

Nov 10 2024 25 mins  
Join Ben as he explores the new primary care patient safety strategy released in September, with expert Laura Marshall, Co-Founder L&L Consultancy Group and senior associate at Oliver and Company. This episode uncovers the strategy's potential to revolutionise patient safety in general practice and addresses the challenges and opportunities it presents. Ben & Laura highlight the n

Podcast – Practice Index – The Impact of Budget Changes on General Practices

Nov 04 2024 23 mins  
In this week’s episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome James Gransby and Ceri Chaplin. They join Ben to discuss the implications of the recent budget on general practice, sharing concerns about how these changes could significantly impact practice finances. They highlight the projected cost increase for employing someone on minimum wage next year, i

Podcast – Paul Gordon & James Gransby – Making Sense of Changes in NHS Pension Schemes

Oct 27 2024 25 mins  
Join Ben as he brings together pensions expert Paul Gordon and accountant James Gransby to explore the recent changes in NHS pensions. They discuss the aftermath of the age discrimination case and its consequences following the government's loss, which has resulted in revised pension statements for many NHS members. The discussion delves into the complexities of NHS pension figures

Podcast – Joe McManners – Enhancing Primary and Community Care within the NHS

Oct 20 2024 24 mins  
Join Ben this week, with guest Joe McManners, a GP in Oxford, as they explore the challenges and potential solutions for enhancing primary and community care within the NHS. They tackle the provocative notion that a sudden influx of funding into primary care might not yield the desired outcomes without the necessary structures and capacity. Drawing insights from the Darcy report, t

Podcast – Practice Index – New GP Reimbursement Scheme

Oct 13 2024 23 mins  
In this week’s episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Claire Houston. Ben & Claire discuss the challenges PCNs face with the tight timelines and ambiguous guidance surrounding the new additional role reimbursement scheme for GPs. Claire shares her perspective on the recruitment hurdles, including stringent criteria, funding constraints, and th

Podcast - Fran Cundill - Reinventing Asthma Care through Sustainability

Oct 06 2024 18 mins  
Join Ben as he explores the critical intersection of healthcare and environmental sustainability with Dr Fran Cundill, a dedicated GP from North Sheffield and the chair of South Yorkshire Greener Practice. In their conversation, Fran shares her inspiring journey of spearheading sustainability initiatives across four PCNs. Discover how she crafted tailored green plans for each PCN,

Podcast – Amy Sissons & Naomi Bennett – Pathway for Partnership Shaping the Future of General Practice

Sep 29 2024 21 mins  
Join Ben for an engaging conversation with Amy Sissons, business partner and head of innovation at Qualitas Consortium, and Dr Naomi Bennett, GP partner and graduate of the Pathway for Partnership programme. Together, they explore how the Pathway for Partnership programme empowers both new and experienced GP partners to enhance their leadership abilities and drive practice transfor

Podcast – Hussain Gandhi – Life as a Clinical Director (Part 6)

Sep 22 2024 24 mins  
For the sixth year running, we welcome back Hussain Gandhi, to reflect on the transformative journey of PCNs since their launch in 2019. Ben & Gandhi discuss the evolution of managing Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme roles, highlighting the transition from rapid growth and role definition to achieving stability and effectiveness within the workforce. They explore the power of

Podcast – Elango Vijaykumar and Jake Kennerson – Rapid Health - Enabling smarter healthcare

Sep 15 2024 26 mins  
Join Ben this week as he explores the cutting-edge implementation of autonomous patient triage in general practice with esteemed guests, Jake Kennerson, at The Groves Medical Centre and Elango Vijaykumar, at NHS Surrey Heartlands. Over the course of this episode, Jake and Elango share their experiences with Rapid Health, a revolutionary triage tool that has transformed their practi