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. 23h ago

    Bonus episode: Urological cancer - key advice for GPs on referral, diagnosis and treatment

    In this bonus episode of Talking General Practice Dr Netty Kinsella, uro-oncology nurse consultant and clinical lead for urology cancer diagnostics and active surveillance at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, speaks to GPonline editor Emma Bower about urological cancer.   Netty explains what makes the Royal Marsden's urology diagnostic service unique, and provides essential guidance for GPs on when to refer patients with suspected urological cancer.   She talks about the latest on prostate cancer screening, including the National Screening Committee’s recent recommendation for a targeted programme, and how GPs should approach risk-adapted PSA testing. Netty also shares key insights into the role of MRIs, advanced biopsy technologies, and provides advice on managing haematuria and urgent testicular presentations in primary care.   This episode was produced by Czarina Deen.   This episode of the podcast has been sponsored by The Royal Marsden Private Care.   About The Royal Marsden Private Care The Royal Marsden opened in 1851 as the world's first hospital dedicated to cancer diagnosis, treatment, research, and education. Today, it operates as a specialist cancer centre and, working closely with its principal academic partner, the Institute of Cancer Research, is ranked among the top four institutions globally for the impact of its research. As a centre of excellence, The Royal Marsden pioneers the latest cancer treatments and technologies while leading the way in innovative cancer diagnosis, research, and education.   As a specialist cancer centre, The Royal Marsden has the clinical expertise, facilities and technology to provide the very highest levels of private cancer care. Every cancer is different, and their multidisciplinary teams, consisting of over 2,500 world-leading cancer experts, provide patients with personalised and bespoke treatment plans.   NHS and Private Care services are provided in parallel at The Royal Marsden, ensuring clinical need and urgency is prioritised over NHS or private status. Revenue generated by private care is reinvested back into the hospital, for the benefit of everyone. Find out more about this unique care model, including how revenue generated by Private Care is reinvested into the hospital, here: royalmarsden.nhs.uk/our-care-model.   The Royal Marsden Private Care operates across sites in Chelsea and Sutton, a Medical Day Unit at Kingston Hospital, as well as a diagnostic and treatment centre at Cavendish Square in central London.   Find out more about The Royal Marsden’s cancer services: royalmarsden.nhs.uk/private-care/londonGP.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bonus episode: Urological cancer - key advice for GPs on referral, diagnosis and treatment

  2. 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

  3. 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?

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

    GP Money Matters: GP career trends and financial planning

  7. Jun 26

    GPs push back on list cleaning, QOF obesity flaws, ARRS underspend

    Nick and Emma look at the impact the current list cleaning drive has had on GP practices and explain why GP leaders have called for a pause in the process amid fears of inappropriate removals and a huge loss of funding for the profession. They talk about prescribing for obesity, after the BMA warned that the funding practices will receive for new QOF targets on this is unlikely to cover the cost of the work involved, and the union warned that some ICBs are cutting back on locally commissioned services related to prescribing Mounjaro since it has been added to the QOF. And they look at the additional roles reimbursement scheme after we found that millions of pounds earmarked for the scheme went unspent in 2025/26. Our good news story this week is about those GPs who received awards in the King’s Birthday Honours List. This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen. Useful links GP funding 'siphoned off' by unprecedented scale of patient removals, warns BMA LMCs demand urgent list cleaning review as fears rise over inappropriate removals List cleaning chaos leaves popular GP practice on the brink Where have GP practices been hit hardest by list cleaning? GP practices could boycott underfunded QOF obesity target More than £81m of ARRS cash unclaimed in 2025/26 GPs recognised in King's Birthday Honours List Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GPs push back on list cleaning, QOF obesity flaws, ARRS underspend

  8. Jun 19

    Addressing the challenges facing rural general practice

    This week Emma speaks to GP Dr Emma Watts, a dispensing doctor based in Surrey and the chair of the RCGP's Rural Forum, about the distinct challenges facing rural general practice.   Emma discusses how urban-centric policies, mounting financial constraints, and operational pressures are driving rural practice closures. She also highlights hidden health inequalities in rural areas, such as homelessness, and explains why the government's proposed framework for a neighbourhood NHS fails to consider the reality facing remote, rural, and dispensing practices.   And she explains the Rural Minds Project, an innovative training programme using virtual reality headsets to support mental health in UK farming communities.   This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.   Useful links RCGP Rural Forum Rural Minds Project Talking General Practice episode with Dr Richard West from the Dispensing Doctors’ Association Dispensing Doctors’ Association 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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