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This week the GPonline team discusses the BMA’s vision for how to rebuild general practice in England, what both the BMA and the RCGP want from the new government and how the BMA’s ballot on collective action – which closes on Monday – plays into all of this.
They also talk about what happens next for physician associates in general practice after a new poll shows public confusion of the role and the RCGP called for a halt to recruitment of PAs in general practice last month.
Our good news story this week is about a GP who was awarded the contract to run her practice after a three-and-a-half year battle.
This episode was presented by GPonlne editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
Useful links
BMA vision to rebuild general practice
GP leaders unveil blueprint to 'fix general practice' and end unemployment crisis
ICBs told to prepare for knock-on impact of GP collective action
Only half of patients know the difference between doctors and physician associates
RCGP demands halt to recruitment of physician associates amid safety fears


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Dr Emma Ryan, a GP in South East London and the Royal College of GPs clinical champion for gambling harms, explains the role general practice can play in tackling problem gambling and gambling harms.
In this conversation Emma talks about the impact problem gambling can have on individuals and their families, recommendations from NICE’s new guidance on gambling harms and why GPs should ask patients about their gambling habits.
She also talks about the support available for patients, a new educational resource on gambling that she’s developed for the RCGP, and what support practices themselves can provide to patients.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
Useful links
●     RCGP Gambling Harms Hub
●     Why GPs should be on the front line of the fight against gambling harm
●     GPs should routinely ask patients about gambling, says draft NICE guidance
●     NICE’s draft guidance on harmful gambling


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This week Emma talks to Tim Gardner, assistant director of policy at the Health Foundation think tank, about what a new Labour government could mean for general practice and the rest of the NHS.
They discuss Labour’s plans to shift a greater share of NHS funding to primary care and what that could mean for general practice, what the government needs to do to bring down the NHS waiting list, and whether it can do anything to avert collective action by GPs.
Tim also explains where the new government might look to for quick wins on the NHS to show progress in its first 100 days, what improvements could be delivered through reform alone and whether Labour’s spending plans during the election will add up to make the changes that are needed to the health service.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
 
Useful links
 
Streeting commits to increasing general practice share of NHS funding
BMA calls for GP funding to rise to 15% of NHS budget and new 'family doctor charter'
RCGP calls on government to overhaul NHS workforce plan to boost GP numbers
Most GPs in England back taking collective action, poll suggests


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The podcast is out a bit early this week because of the election.
In this week’s episode Emma and Nick discuss the BMA ballot on collective action, and look at the case of a practice in Cambridge that has handed back its contract despite having high patient satisfaction scores to explain why funding for general practice is now a critical issue. Nick also explains what action practices could take if the ballot is successful.
They also talk about new NHS England pilots, which will be looking at how PCNs can develop new ways of working in general practice.
And Emma speaks to GP and Green Party health spokesperson Dr Pallavi Devulapalli who is standing in this week’s general election in South West Norfolk, a seat currently held by former Conservative prime minister Liz Truss.
Our good news this week is about some inspiring GPs - as we look at the winners of the RCGP’s Inspire Awards.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
Useful links
The GPs standing to be MPs
'Devastated' partners at highly-rated GP practice hand back contract
Better-paid APMS provider to pilot new care model after partners hand back contract
GP appointments cap will underpin collective action in general practice
RCGP demands halt to recruitment of physician associates amid safety fears
RCGP recognises achievements of members in its annual Inspire Awards



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Emma speaks to Labour’s shadow health and social care secretary Wes Streeting about the party’s plans for general practice if it wins next week’s general election.
 
Mr Streeting discusses what Labour would do to address the GP jobs crisis – which has seen thousands of GPs struggling to find work – and why Labour believes general practice should receive a greater share of the NHS budget.
 
He also explains his views on the GP partnership model, how he hopes to avert possible collective action by GPs this summer and why he thinks general practice has a lot to look forward to if Labour forms the next government.
 
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
 
Useful links
Labour promises 'investment and reform' to bring back family doctor
General election: The parties' pledges on general practice
See all of GPonline’s coverage of the general election


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Emma speaks to Nottinghamshire GP Dr Carter Singh from the Rebuild General Practice campaign about what the campaign is hoping to achieve, what it is doing during the general election, and how it hopes to influence the new government.
Carter also explains the key issues that he thinks the new government needs to address, the importance of investing in more GPs and his views on the BMA ballot on collective action, which launched this week.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
Useful links
Rebuild General Practice campaign
Unemployment 'scandal' as most job-seeking GPs struggle to find work
General election: The parties' pledges on general practice
Viewpoint: Technology alone will not solve the problems in general practice – Rebuild General Practice responds to Labour’s plans for technology in the NHS
Britain's LMCs co-sign 'unprecedented' letter demanding action to end GP crisis


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