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  • Dr Shana Tam – From local experience - building support for Cheshire's sessional GPs
    In this episode, we feature an insightful conversation with Dr Shana Tam, a GP based in Cheshire and a key representative on Cheshire LMC, where she also serves as Vice Chair.* YouTube – https://youtu.be/KKjXlJbB9mYRichard discusses Dr Tam's career progression, from an initial interest in palliative care to discovering her passion for general practice, driven by a desire to be 'embedded in the community' and a commitment to 'health promotion'. She shares her experiences, including GP training in Chester, her initial 'baptism of fire' as a maternity locum, navigating two distinct partnerships in Wales and England, and ultimately transitioning to a sessional GP role in late 2019.Dr Tam offers valuable insights on 'professional risk' and the significance of 'self-reflection' in career development. The conversation highlights her extensive work as the sessional GP representative and chair of the education group for Cheshire LMC. She explains how surveys have been instrumental in identifying challenges faced by sessional GPs, such as underemployment and unemployment, noting that some responses were 'one of the hardest things' she had to read. Her initiatives aim to equip GPs with essential skills, including marketing, CV writing, interviewing, and complaints handling, addressing crucial gaps often not covered in standard GP training.The discussion also covers the vital role of LMCs in supporting all GPs, regardless of contractual status, by providing confidential advice and signposting. Dr. Tam shares recommendations for other LMCs, emphasizing the 'valuable' contribution of sessional GPs and the 'fundamental' importance of professional unity for a secure future of general practice.Finally, Dr Tam provides a forward-looking perspective on the future of general practice, advocating for a clear vision, understanding 'our why,' embracing new developments like AI, and prioritizing 'safe working' supported by adequate funding. This serves as a powerful reminder that 'Everyone Counts' and 'Everyone has a voice' within the profession.We invite you to listen to this insightful discussion.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Shana Tam00:57 - Shana's journey into General Practice02:32 - First steps as a qualified GP: The locum years05:19 - Navigating different partnerships and professional growth07:40 - The art of professional risk and self-reflection10:30 - Joining Cheshire LMC as a Sessional GP Rep12:31 - Understanding and addressing Sessional GP needs17:00 - The vital role of LMCs and supporting all GPs18:27 - Advice for other LMCs20:22 - Wisdom for GPs in 2025: Vision, Unity, and Embracing Change24:49 - Conclusion and thank youIf you find this episode beneficial, please consider subscribing and sharing it with your GP colleagues.
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  • Post-traumatic growth and the power of self-compassion a conversation with Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee
    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the NASGP podcast The art of GP locuming, Richard talks to Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee — GP, wellbeing advocate, and founder of Your Wellbeing Doctor — about her extraordinary journey through medicine, motherhood, illness, and identity.Amrita shares how the challenges she faced during her GP training, including living with a hidden disability, ultimately led her to discover the concept of post-traumatic growth — transforming adversity into a purposeful new direction. She speaks candidly about the systemic pressures within general practice, the cultural barriers to self-compassion in medicine, and how she now supports other doctors through coaching, advocacy and education.This wide-ranging conversation offers GPs a moving reminder that it’s not weakness to struggle — and that growth often begins with self-kindness.YouTube – https://youtu.be/OZtFFWo8R7AInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/yourwellbeingdoctorX – https://x.com/YourwellbeingdrLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amrita-sen-mukherjee/Website – https://www.yourwellbeing.doctorTEDx Talk entitled “Invisible disability: Challenging bias to enable change” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro3SbU95qwcPublication – https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/bjhp.12642
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  • Better outcomes for patients with ADHD and autism
    In this informative session, clinical psychologists Dr Jess Gough and Dr Alesia Moulton-Perkins from Neurodiverse Online (https://neurodiverseonline.com/) provide a comprehensive overview of ADHD and autism diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. They discuss the current healthcare landscape, highlighting the rising demand for neurodevelopmental assessments and the challenges in diagnosis, particularly for women, girls, and older adults. Also available as a YouTube video https://youtu.be/HLEY7BQrjMEThe presentation covers key topics including:Prevalence and comorbidities of ADHD and autismDiagnostic criteria and screening toolsTreatment options (medication and non-pharmacological interventions)Health outcomes and importance of early interventionPractical advice for healthcare professionals on supporting neurodivergent patientsThe speakers emphasize the need for personalized, holistic approaches to diagnosis and treatment, with practical recommendations for creating more inclusive and supportive healthcare environments.
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  • Dr Kalindi Tumurugoti - Beyond borders; GP community and professional empowerment
    Join us for a insightful conversation with Dr Kalindi Tumurogoti, who explores his remarkable career path as an international medical graduate turned GP. Discover the supportive work of BAPIO, the challenges facing sessional GPs, and the critical role of local medical committees. Dr Tumurugoti shares personal experiences of transitioning from hospital medicine to general practice, emphasizing the unique aspects of GP work like patient continuity and holistic care. Learn about the professional support networks for international medical graduates and the current landscape of general practice in the UK.
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  • GP update: Bowel cancer with Claire Coughlan
    Experienced nurse Claire Coughlan, clinical lead for Bowel Cancer UK, presents the NASGP’s second webinar given at 1pm on Thursday 6 February.The main aims of the talk were to give an overview of:-Bowel cancer and the red flag symptoms.-Use of qFIT in symptomatic patients.-The bowel cancer screening programme.-The diagnostic pathway.-Lynch Syndrome.-Bowel Cancer UK support services for GPs and patients.Claire Coughlan is a consultant nurse in colorectal cancer with expertise in bowel cancer follow-up, genetics and symptom assessment. Claire is currently undertaking a PhD in the priorities for bowel cancer follow up care across diverse communities.#TeamGP #BowelCancer #PrimaryCare
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One in four general practitioners - fully qualified doctors specialising in family medicine - in the UK work as freelance locum GPs. We're the most professionally isolated of all workers in the National Health Service NHS, and the NASGP exists to support both locum GPs and salaried GPs to improve patient care and make their work more fulfilling and enjoyable.
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