Podcast – Katie Bramall-Stainer & Alice Benton – From Vision to Action: 10 Year NHS Plan
In this episode, healthcare leaders Katie Bramall-Stainer & Alice Benton unpack the newly published 10-year NHS plan, highlighting the vital yet often overlooked role of practicing professionals in shaping effective policy. They explore the transformative potential of tools like the NHS app and AI, the real world challenges facing GPs, and the shifting balance of resources from hospitals to community care. With a strong focus on funding transparency, integration, and the importance of GP voices in decision making, this conversation is a timely call for healthcare professionals to stay engaged, informed, and proactive in shaping the future of general practice. Introduction (0:08) The 10 year plan (00:39) The front door of the NHS (03:39) The core contract (12:38) The heart of the system (15:19) The direction of travel (18:49) What’s your advice? (22:23) For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
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Podcast – Ben Gowland – Fit for the Future: 10 Year NHS Plan
In this solo episode, Ben examines the newly published 10-Year NHS Plan, Fit for the Future, and its implications for general practice as the NHS shifts towards a neighbourhood health service model. He discusses how digital platforms like the NHS app are reshaping patient access, moving general practice away from its traditional front-door role. The episode highlights opportunities for growth and investment, the organisational changes needed to realise them, and the risks to established models of care. Ben also explores how neighbourhood services could reduce reliance on hospitals and how new contracts may drive larger-scale operations. Future episodes will feature experts to delve even deeper into these changes.. The 10 year plan (0:09) Major changes to the way the NHS operates (02:06) The new role for General Practice.. (04:24) Segmented neighbourhood populations (05:19) What does it actually mean by a neighbourhood? (06:24) Analogue to digital.. (07:20) General Practice will be a part of neighbourhood health (08:53) Two new contracts for General Practice (10:46) So what about money? (14:00) Delivery over the next 3 to 4 years (14:35) What to think about now? (15:44) Finally.. (16:51) For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
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Podcast - Vicky Maskill & Adam Davies - Transforming Healthcare with Pure Unity Health
Join us this week as we explore the transformative journey of Pure Unity Health with our insightful guests, Vicky Maskill and Adam Davies. Discover how Pure Unity Health has grown into a leading provider of first contact physiotherapy services across the UK. Vicky and Adam share their experiences of delivering high quality services and maintaining robust data reporting, while highlighting the importance of building strong relationships with PCNs. The conversation also explores their innovative health coaching initiatives, including the integration of pain cafes and community based coaching through PCNs. Plus, they discuss new QOF targets around cardiovascular disease, and the vital role of behaviour change and lifestyle coaching in improving patient care and supporting NHS preventative strategies. Introduction (00:09) Pure Unity Health (00:59) What have you learnt from working with PCNs? (02:09) How can you supply physiotherapists when PCNs are struggling to recruit themselves? (04:38) Third party providers (06:25) How it works in practice.. (12:33) Locally owned.. (14:30) Helping PCNs and practices with new QOF targets (17:58) Getting in touch.. (20:33) Visit the Pure Unity Health website here. Contact Vicky directly here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
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Podcast – Practice Index – Redefining Receptionist Roles in Healthcare
In this week’s episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Robyn Clark and introduce new guest Tracey Clarke to discuss the vital role of reception teams in general practice. They explore efforts to better support these teams, including the launch of a new campaign video, and highlight the importance of safeguarding staff wellbeing. The episode calls for action against patient aggression, the need to stand up for colleagues, and greater recognition of the crucial part receptionists play in patient care. It also touches on training opportunities, such as e-learning and masterclasses, to help reception staff thrive and innovate. Useful resources, including Zero Tolerance policies, Dealing with Abusive Patients policies, and more, can be found in the Practice Index Hub. Introduction (00:08) What has IGPM been up to? (00:51) Influencing the 10 year plan.. (03:30) The new campaign (05:32) 80% of receptionists suffer abuse every day.. (08:49) Where should the support come from? (11:18) Zero tolerance (14:53) How has the receptionist role changed? (16:36) Response to the new campaign (19:48) How do practices get involved? (23:15) Visit the Practice Index hub here. View Practice Index’s bespoke, engaging courses here. Access the ‘Receptionists in General Practice Masterclass’ here, or the ‘Learning Package’ here. To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
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Podcast - Alex Matheson - Building an Inclusive Future in LGBTQ+ Health
With Pride Month just around the corner, join us for an insightful discussion with Alex Matheson, Director of Inclusion at the LGBT Foundation, as we explore the vital work being done to improve healthcare for LGBTQ+ communities. Alex shares their expertise on the comprehensive services offered by the foundation, including talking therapies, addiction recovery, and mental health support. Discover the origins and impact of the Pride in Practice program, a key initiative addressing health inequalities and barriers faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in accessing healthcare. Alex highlights the importance of understanding the unique needs of LGBTQ+ people and how systemic gaps in education contribute to misinformation and delayed healthcare access, ultimately affecting treatment outcomes. This conversation is an invitation to healthcare practices to engage with these initiatives and work towards more equitable healthcare for all. Introduction (00:09) Funding.. (01:28) Are your services national? (02:02) Pride in Practice (02:20) Barriers the community experience (03:43) General practice has become an important role.. (07:29) Are staff also experiencing challenges? (08:55) Do figures break down to General Practice? (10:38) More about Pride in Practice.. (11:38) Common changes (15:06) Monitoring the impact.. (17:45) Which practices need ‘Pride in Practice’ (20:15) How to get involved/Getting in touch.. (22:30) Visit the LGBT Foundation website here, or contact Alex directly via email here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
Ben Gowland talks to those making real change happen in healthcare, getting underneath what they did, how they managed to do it, and the challenges they faced along the way
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