What does the 10-year health plan mean for general practice?
In this week’s podcast the GPonline team looks in detail at the government’s 10-year health plan and what it means for general practice.They talk about what the plan could mean for the future of the GP contract and the partnership model, the government’s plans for a neighbourhood NHS and what GPs think about the proposals. They also look at how the government plans to shift the NHS from analogue to digital and what this could mean for GPs and their teams.Meanwhile, our good news story this week is about the national roll out of a programme to train GPs with an extended role in gastroenterology.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior news reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksFind all our coverage of the 10-year health planThe 10-year health plan at a glance10-year plan threatens existing GP model and continuity of care, warns BMAPCNs in talks over taking on neighbourhood GP contractsViewpoint: Failure to build 10-year plan around general practice is a serious mistake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Understanding the financial pressures facing general practice
Emma speaks to Lizzy Lloyd, chair of AISMA, the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants, and a partner at the accountancy firm Larking Gowen.The financial pressures on general practice have been a major theme of the past few years, and in this episode, Lizzy discusses the impact this has had on practices. She talks about cash flow problems and the complexities of the GP contract and funding, as well as challenges around workforce and service charge issues.Lizzy offers invaluable advice for practices looking to secure their financial future, including the importance of effective budgeting, and maximising income streams. She also discusses ongoing issues with NHS pensions and what GPs can do to navigate this complicated area.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Read GPonline’s coverage of the 10-year health plan hereUseful links● Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants● 10-year NHS plan will promise 'major changes' to GP funding formula● Government begins hunt for private premises investment ahead of 10-year plan● Extra £100m needed to deliver 4% GP pay rise● DDRB recommends new GP 'cost index' to help shape contract uplifts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shaping the future for GPs in London
This week Emma speaks to Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, chief executive of Londonwide LMCs and a GP in Islington, North London. Londonwide LMCs represents local medical committees, GPs and practices in 27 of the capital’s 32 boroughs.In this conversation, Lisa explains exactly what Londonwide LMCs does and some of the key challenges facing general practice in London, including workforce issues, premises problems and health inequalities.She also talks about the London region of the NHS’s vision for a neighbourhood health service and the role Londonwide LMCs played in shaping that plan. Lisa explains the importance of general practice being at the table for planning discussions, the need for a function-first approach to service delivery, and the potential for a neighbourhood NHS to support and value general practice.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksLondonwide LMCsPCNs could be forced to re-align with neighbourhoods under London health planMost London GP practices 'feel unable to deliver safe care' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What do we know about the 10-year NHS plan?
This week Emma and Nick discuss what the spending review had to say about the NHS and look ahead to what we know about the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, which is expected to be published in the coming weeks.In this episode they talk about what that plan could mean for the future of general practice and the NHS in England, how the government might aim to meet its ambitions of creating a neighbourhood NHS and ‘bringing back the family doctor’, and where a new GP contract could fit into all of this.Our good news story this week is about those GPs who received honours in the King’s Birthday Honours last weekend.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksGPs recognised in King's birthday honoursNHS 10-year plan 'make or break' for general practiceGPs could run 'run local hospitals,' says Wes Streeting'GP-centric' 10-year NHS plan will protect partnerships10-year plan to overhaul GP incentives and 'completely reimagine' NHS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How does general practice fit into a neighbourhood NHS?
Emma speaks to Dr Caroline Taylor, chair of the National Association of Primary Care and a GP in Calderdale, West Yorkshire.The NAPC has been at the forefront of developing the neighbourhood approach to health and Caroline is a big advocate for this model. In this conversation, Caroline explains exactly what a neighbourhood is, how general practice should fit into this model and the benefits of this way of working for patients, GPs and practices, including increased job satisfaction.She also talks about how neighbourhood models could help shift care out of hospitals and into the community, the role of Community Health and Wellbeing Workers, a model the NAPC has been involved in rolling out nationally and the potential impact ICB cuts could have on developing neighbourhoods.Caroline also has some practical advice for GPs and others on how to get neighbourhood working off the ground in their area,This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksOn GPonline● 'GP-centric' 10-year NHS plan will protect partnerships● 10-year plan to overhaul GP incentives and 'completely reimagine' NHS● How community health and wellbeing workers could help general practice● ICBs are downsizing – what does this mean for primary care?National Association of Primary CareNAPC report on creating integrated neighbourhood teams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.