Talking General Practice

• Wes Streeting complaint, BMA GP committee split, how GPs are using AI

  The GPonline team discusses the ongoing dispute between the government and the BMA GP committee in England after a GP and member of the BMA Council and BMA GP committee reported health and social care secretary Wes Streeting to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for the language he’s used about the BMA in the dispute.They also look at the internal politics at the BMA itself after a member of the GP committee resigned citing concerns about a 'toxic and unbearable' environment.And they talk about AI in general practice, following a report by the Nuffield Trust think tank and the RCGP about how GPs are using new tech and some of the concerns about how it is being rolled out.Our good news story is about a GP who is bidding to become Christmas number 1 with her song song that forms part of a campaign challenging stigma around women’s anatomy and periods.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 linksGP makes formal complaint over Wes Streeting behaviour towards BMADoctor resigns from BMA England GP committee claiming it is 'toxic and unbearable’How could 'wider consultation' shape the GP contract for 2026/27?Quarter of GPs use AI but 'wild west' rollout sparks safety fearsViewpoint: How can general practice make best use of AI?Dr Aziza Sesay’s songDownload on SpotifyDownload on Apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Dr Katie Bramall on navigating the GP dispute, future GP contracts and the 10-year health plan

  Emma speaks to Dr Katie Bramall, chair of the BMA’s GP committee in England.In this conversation, Katie talks about the current dispute with the government over online access changes. She responds to the recent letter sent to GPs by health secretary Wes Streeting, which accused her of 'unprofessional behaviour' and misleading the profession over contract changes, and explains why she believes trust between the profession and the government has evaporated.Katie also talks about the next steps in the dispute, explaining why there is no immediate plan for a ballot on industrial action, and discusses her concerns about the 10-year health plan and what this could all mean for future GP contracts.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksHow could 'wider consultation' shape the GP contract for 2026/27?Government hails online consultation rollout but ignores impact on practicesTimeline: How general practice re-entered dispute with the governmentGP makes formal complaint over Wes Streeting behaviour towards BMASubscribe to GPonlineIf you’re listening to this podcast, you know how fast general practice is moving.To keep up, you need more than just headlines. A GPonline subscription gives you expert analysis on the latest news affecting general practice and how it impacts on you. A subscription to GPonline also gives you access to MIMS for prescribing information, and MIMS Learning to help you complete your CPD. It’s your daily briefing and your education platform in one.Subscribe now at gponline.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Are GPs heading for an imposed contract next year, plus what the budget means for general practice

  The GPonline team discusses the key news stories affecting general practice.The team talks about GP contract negotiations after the government confirmed it intended to talk to key stakeholders alongside the BMA as part of putting together next year’s deal - and health and social care secretary Wes Streeting wrote to the profession accusing the GP committee chair of lies and unprofessional behaviour.They discuss this week’s budget and what some of the measures outlined by the government could mean for general practice.And Kimberley talks about an article she wrote recently interviewing a GP who has spent time working in Gaza.Our good news story this week is about patients and a neighbouring surgery rallying around to help a practice that was severely affected by flooding in the wake of the recent Storm Claudia.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 linksUK GP shares her experiences of working in war-torn GazaStreeting accuses BMA GP chair of lies and 'unprofessional' behaviourTimeline: How general practice re-entered dispute with the governmentWhat does the autumn budget mean for GPs?Neighbouring surgery and patients rally round GP practice flooded by Storm Claudia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why GP continuity of care matters - and how practices can deliver it

  Emma speaks to Dr Luke Sayers, a GP partner and the project lead for continuity of care at North East and North Cumbria ICB, and Dr Tom Kennedy, a GP registrar and ICB clinical fellow, about the importance of continuity of care.Luke and Tom explain why continuity is so vital for both patients and doctors, discussing the evidence that shows it improves patient safety and reduces mortality, as well as the positive impact it has on GP job satisfaction and retention.They discuss the misconception that focusing on continuity negatively impacts access, and they explain why the reverse is often true. They also set out practical steps practices can take to improve and measure continuity, including the use of micro-teams and personal lists, and how this way of working fits into the vision of a neighbourhood NHS.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksBuilding relational continuity of care in your practice - the poster Luke presented at the RCGP annual conference this yearWhat makes general practice work: the role of continuity in efficient and sustainable primary care - the BJGP paper by Professor Tom Marshall that Luke mentions in this episodeContinuity Counts website, which Tom mentions in this interviewValue of GP continuity risks 'slipping from collective memory' - story about the RCGP talk that Emma mentions (on GPonline) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why GPs could 'go nuclear' in escalating dispute, neighbourhood threat, 10 years of GP workforce promises

  The GPonline team discusses the key news stories affecting general practice’Nick, Emma and Kimberley look at what went on at last week’s England LMCs conference, including the results of some key votes on balloting the profession on industrial action and the types of action GPs might take. They discuss whether GPs would vote in favour of such measures and some of the other key concerns raised at that conference.Nick explains how the GP workforce has changed over the last decade now we’ve reached the landmark point of having 10 years worth of GP workforce statistics.And Kimberley highlights this week’s good news story which is about a practice in Glasgow whose staff entered this year’s Great Scottish Run.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 linksLMCs demand ballot on action including 'full-day walkouts'GP leaders threaten mass resignation from practice contractsBoycott neighbourhoods unless they are GP-led, say LMCsLMCs back 'non-compliance' with online access contract requirementsGovernment accuses GPs of 'standing in the way of change'ARRS driving 'two-tier' GP job market and low pay, warn LMCsHow has the GP workforce changed after 10 years of promises? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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