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
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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)
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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?
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Improving care for veterans in general practice
Emma speaks to Royal College of GPs veterans clinical champion Dr Emily Brookes, about the health needs of military veterans and their families, and what general practice can do to support these groups of patients.Emily talks about the specific health challenges veterans are more likely to face, from physical conditions like hearing loss and musculoskeletal issues to a higher prevalence of mental health conditions - and the common barriers that prevent veterans from seeking help.She explains how the RCGP’s Veteran Friendly Accreditation scheme can help practices improve care for these patients and some of the services and support that is available to veterans.Emily has 20 years of experience as a military GP in both the Army and the RAF and she also talks about what these roles involved and why she followed this career path.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksRCGP veterans’ health hubRCGP veterans elearning moduleBecome a veteran friendly accredited practiceOp COURAGEOp RESTOREFull list of resources and organisations that support veterans from gov.uk
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Will online access row trigger industrial action, Scotland agrees GP contract, Premises funding
Emma and Nick discuss the key news stories affecting general practice. They talk about how the GP contract change that requires practices to keep their online consultation systems on throughout core hours is affecting workload in general practice, as well as the increasingly bitter war of words between the government and the BMA about this issue.They look ahead to next week’s England LMCs conference, where GP leaders will debate next steps on industrial action as a result of the dispute over online access.They also discuss the latest NHS planning guidance and what that means for GPs, some good news from Scotland on the GP contract there and Nick’s recent analysis on how GP premises funding is being spent in England.This week’s good news story is about practices delivering award-winning end of life care.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful links● 'No progress' on GP contract reform as BMA frozen out of Carr-Hill review● Government plans new target for GPs to offer urgent patients same-day appointments● GPs in Scotland end dispute as £531m funding deal agreed● Practices forced to hire extra staff to manage online consultation workload● LMCs to vote on major escalation of GP industrial action● Most GP practices say £1.1bn contract has not eased financial pressure● How are ICBs spending the £102m GP premises fund?● GPs and practices recognised for providing outstanding end-of-life care● RCGP/Marie Curie Daffodil standards - more details
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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.
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