Talking General Practice

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Brought to you by GPonline.com, this weekly podcast discusses the latest news from the world of UK general practice and talks to GPs and others about the big issues affecting primary care. We're also aiming to highlight some positive stories and inspiring people along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3d ago

    New BMA England GP committee chair Dr Clare Bannon on securing a better deal for general practice

    This week Emma speaks to the new chair of the BMA England GP committee Dr Clare Bannon. Clare has been in the role for just over a month and, in this conversation, she sets out her priorities and her plans to reset the BMA’s relationship with the government and NHS England. She discusses the committee’s key demands, including an extra £40 to £50 per patient in core funding and meaningful GP contract reform - and the importance of establishing a roadmap to meet those aims. She also talks about the underemployment crisis facing sessional GPs, the controversy surrounding NHS England’s list cleaning exercise, and concerns over single point of access referral pathways. And she shares her thoughts on neighbourhood health contracts and where the committee stands on further collective action - and a potential Plan B ballot. This episode is presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen. Useful links GP funding ‘has not kept pace’ with exp[anding NHS role GPs report patient harm as referral reforms kick in BMA sets out next step in collective action for August GPs denied billions as hospital funding grows 50% faster than primary care Half of GPs say NHS general practice not financially viable ahead of 'Plan B' vote Aggressive list cleaning to run over four-year cycle as reinvestment plans emerge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New BMA England GP committee chair Dr Clare Bannon on securing a better deal for general practice

  2. 5d ago

    GP Money Matters: Portfolio careers and your personal finances

    GP Money Matters is a series of special bonus episodes of Talking General Practice sponsored by Wesleyan where we look at key personal finance issues that affect GPs. In this episode GPonline editor Emma Bower speaks to Wendy Baillie, a chartered financial planner and regional manager at Wesleyan Financial Services, about the rise of portfolio careers in general practice and what this means for GPs’ finances. New research from Wesleyan reveals that holding multiple roles has become the norm, with over two-thirds of doctors having portfolio careers. Wendy explains the hidden complexities of juggling multiple roles, including the risk of unexpected tax bills, NHS pension headaches and the surprising hurdles GPs face when trying to secure a mortgage. She also offers some practical guidance about to approach your finances holistically to avoid these pitfalls. This episode was produced by Czarina Deen. This podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Individual circumstances may vary. Useful links The research mentioned in this podcast has been commissioned by Wesleyan Assurance Society and you can visit wesleyan.co.uk/portfolio-careers for more information. To learn more about the financial considerations discussed in this podcast, you can book an appointment with a specialist financial adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services. Charges may apply. If you want to find out more about Wesleyan following this podcast, you can visit wesleyan.co.uk/gppodcast About Wesleyan Wesleyan Financial Services supports doctors with advice shaped around the realities of the profession. From complex income structures and portfolio careers to the NHS Pension Scheme and retirement options, its Specialist Financial Advisers work closely with doctors every day. Recognised by the NHS as able to give guidance on the NHS Pension Scheme, Wesleyan brings trusted expertise to key financial decisions. Combining financial planning, investment advice and protection, it helps doctors make confident, informed choices. 96% of doctors rated their specialist financial adviser as very good or excellent, reflecting a focused service that helps doctors protect their income, grow wealth and plan ahead with confidence. Remember: The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invest. 'WESLEYAN' is the trading name of the Wesleyan Group of companies. Financial advice is provided by Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd. Wesleyan Assurance Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd and Wesleyan Unit Trust Managers Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Read more information about the Wesleyan group of companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GP Money Matters: Portfolio careers and your personal finances

  3. Aug 7

    Pursuing a GP career after recovering from addiction

    This week we’re sharing a conversation that was originally recorded for our sister podcast, MIMS Learning’s Clinical Update.   MIMS Learning deputy editor Rhiannon Ashman speaks with Dr Michael Blackmore, a GP partner, chair of the RCGP West Scotland Faculty, and a recovering addict, about the often hidden issue of addiction and recovery within the medical profession.   In this candid and powerful conversation, Michael shares his personal journey of struggling with addiction while practicing medicine, his path to recovery with support from services like NHS Practitioner Health, and how his lived experience now shapes his clinical work. He also offers insightful advice on spotting unhealthy coping mechanisms, breaking down stigma, and where healthcare professionals can turn for help.   Warning: This podcast includes discussion of addiction and suicide.   This episode was produced by Jude Owen and Czarina Deen.   Useful links ●     Sick Doctors Trust - support and help for doctors with dependence on drugs or alcohol ●     Practitioner Health - a free, confidential NHS primary care-led mental health and addiction service for doctors and other NHS staff ●     British Doctors & Dentists Group - recovery group for doctors and dentists with addictions ●     MIMS Learning   You can listen to this episode, complete a learning log and export this to your appraisal folder on MIMS Learning here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pursuing a GP career after recovering from addiction

  4. Jul 24

    How women’s health hubs can help improve care

    This week Emma speaks to Dr Stephanie Cook, clinical lead for the Women's Health Hubs in Liverpool, a GP with a special interest in women's health, and a director of the Primary Care Women's Health Society. Stephanie discusses how women’s health hubs can bring care closer to home, slash waiting times, and help tackle health inequalities - and explains how the Liverpool hub model works in practice, We also discuss the systemic barriers facing women’s health services, including the lack of sustainable funding, the impact of removing women's health from the NHS planning guidance, and the importance of moving care from hospitals and into the community. This episode is presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen. Useful links Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England Primary Care Women’s Health Society women’s health hub toolkit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How women’s health hubs can help improve care

  5. Jul 17

    How can we ensure women GPs thrive in general practice?

    Emma speaks with Dr Ruth Abrams, an organisational psychologist and associate professor at the University of Surrey School of Health Sciences , about her recent research published in the BJGP on the conditions in which women GPs thrive. Ruth discusses why women GPs experience disproportionate rates of stress and lower career progression. She talks about the medical gender pay gap and outlines five practical actions individual GP practices can take right now to foster a fairer, more flexible, and supportive environment. Ruth also highlights critical gaps in current research and explains why we need national, systemic policy changes to ensure workforce sustainability, rather than simply telling individuals to be more resilient. This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen. Useful links Investigating the conditions in which women GPs thrive in General Practice: A realist review - Ruth’s paper in the BJGP Workplace Thriving - the website Ruth mentions in this conversation Easing parenting challenges in primary care workforce - an article by Ruth in the BMJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How can we ensure women GPs thrive in general practice?

  6. Jul 10

    Is the 10-year plan on track, GP premises challenges, job shortage for new GPs

    This week Emma, Nick and Kimberley look at the government’s 10-year health plan one year on and ask how much progress has been made, whether it is on track and what needs to happen next. They also talk about  PCN contract variations after every practice in Kent signed up to the first deal of this kind. They look at GP premises after the government announced its 10-year capital investment plan for the NHS and NHS England chair Dr Penny Dash angered GPs after saying that GP practices have ‘twice as much floor space’ as they need. They also discuss some of the challenges of getting new premises developments off the ground. And they look at whether or not the GP jobs crisis is beginning to ease as thousands of GP registrars prepare to qualify in the coming weeks. This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina Deen Useful links One year on, is the 10-year health plan on track? Kent DES variation hands GPs ARRS cash upfront AI triage rollout fast-tracked for GP surgeries GP premises fund falls short of upgrade target GP fury as NHS boss claims practices have twice the space they need 'There aren't enough jobs': new GPs face waiting lists for shifts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is the 10-year plan on track, GP premises challenges, job shortage for new GPs

  7. Jul 3

    Dr Katie Bramall on three years as BMA GP chair and why it's time to step back

    Emma speaks to BMA England GP committee chair Dr Katie Bramall about her decision not to stand for re-election when her three-year term ends this month and the highs and lows of her time in the role.   Katie reflects on an extraordinary three years for general practice, including navigating challenging GP contract negotiations during a tight funding climate and leading historic collective action by the profession.   She explains the personal and organisational reasons behind her decision to pass on the baton, and how she managed the intense internal and external challenges facing the committee.   Katie also outlines what her departure means for the ongoing dispute with the government, updates us on the next phases of collective action, and shares her advice for her successor as well as her hopes for the future of general practice.   This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.   Useful links GPs to refuse shared care agreements in third phase of collective action BMA to ballot GPs on switch to 'Plan B' semi-private contract   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dr Katie Bramall on three years as BMA GP chair and why it's time to step back

  8. Jun 30

    GP Money Matters: GP career trends and financial planning

    GP Money Matters is a series of special bonus episodes of Talking General Practice sponsored by Wesleyan where we look at key personal finance issues that affect GPs. In this episode GPonline editor Emma Bower talks to Wendy Baillie, a chartered financial planner and the retirement lead for the medical division at Wesleyan, about research the company recently undertook looking at GP career trends and GPs’ views on various personal finance issues. Wendy explains how GPs’ attitude to work has changed in recent years, the impact workload and future uncertainty about the GP contract has had on decisions to retire early or move towards a portfolio career, and what that means for GPs’ finances. She also offers some practical guidance for GPs on financial planning and ensuring they have the money they need for the future that they want. This episode was produced by Czarina Deen. This podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Individual circumstances may vary. Useful linksThe research mentioned in this podcast was commissioned by Wesleyan Assurance Society – visit wesleyan.co.uk/theory-in-practice for more information. To learn more about the financial considerations discussed in this podcast, you can book an appointment with a specialist financial adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services. Charges may apply. If you want to find out more about Wesleyan following this podcast, you can visit wesleyan.co.uk/gppodcast About Wesleyan Wesleyan Financial Services supports doctors with advice shaped around the realities of the profession. From complex income structures and portfolio careers to the NHS Pension Scheme and retirement options, its Specialist Financial Advisers work closely with doctors every day. Recognised by the NHS as able to give guidance on the NHS Pension Scheme, Wesleyan brings trusted expertise to key financial decisions. Combining financial planning, investment advice and protection, it helps doctors make confident, informed choices. 96% of doctors rated their specialist financial adviser as very good or excellent, reflecting a focused service that helps doctors protect their income, grow wealth and plan ahead with confidence. Remember: The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invest. 'WESLEYAN' is the trading name of the Wesleyan Group of companies. Financial advice is provided by Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd. Wesleyan Assurance Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd and Wesleyan Unit Trust Managers Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Read more information about the Wesleyan group of companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brought to you by GPonline.com, this weekly podcast discusses the latest news from the world of UK general practice and talks to GPs and others about the big issues affecting primary care. We're also aiming to highlight some positive stories and inspiring people along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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