In the first of our new podcast series focused on the introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and the transition to yet wider scale working, we speak to distinguished GP Dr Jaweeda Idoo based at Alvanley Family Practice in Stockport. As Chair of her local GP federation, Jaweeda has played an active part in preparing for this brave new world and knows first-hand of the challenges which lie ahead. Here, she fills Ben in on the Greater Manchester journey so far, navigating the system and ensuring each element can move at the same pace, the continuing importance of the CCGs, maintaining the voices of individual practices in strengthening primary care’s wider influence, managing relationships and why continuous communication is, as always, key at this pivotal moment for general practice.
Introduction (33 secs)
Jaweeda’s role and remit (39 secs)
The relationship between federation, PCN and practices (1 mins 39 secs)
Managing tensions and maintaining authority (4 mins 44 secs)
The transition from Viaduct Federation Board to Stockport GP Board (7 mins 50 secs)
CCG involvement (10 mins 8 secs)
Building relationships across provider organisations whilst sustaining locality expertise (11 mins 25 secs)
The interface between Stockport and the Greater Manchester ICS (12 mins 32 secs)
How does an individual practice maintain a voice within a much wider system? (15 mins 26 secs)
Driving forward the general practice agenda (17 mins 4 secs)
Jaweeda’s advice for other areas when preparing for ICS go-live (18 mins 29 secs)
Finding out more (20 mins 10 secs)
Further information can be found via the medium of Twitter!
Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership
Or you can make contact directly with Jaweeda here
Our Practice Index panel return and this week, podcast regulars Robyn Clark and Nicola Davies reflect on the workforce challenges in the year ahead (and beyond) both in their own, immediate areas of influence and across primary care in general. From assessing the situation right now, to recruitment and retention planning for the future, getting the best out of staff and supporting others in the networks – and the effect of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), our pro Practice Managers share their experiences (and their expertise) and tell us why their aim is to focus on the positive in 2022.
Introductions (40 secs)
Staffing levels right now (46 secs)
The challenges ahead (1 min 16 secs)
Robyn’s strategy for 2022 (2 mins 43 secs)
Has Covid had an impact on the expectations of existing and prospective staff? (4 mins 15 secs)
Reflecting on the positive effects of the pandemic (6 mins 30 secs)
Attracting new staff (7 mins 8 secs)
A focus on the rewarding aspects of general practice employment (8 mins 59 secs)
Do workforce pressures = poor network relations? (11 mins 14 secs)
What happens when another practice is struggling? (13 mins 52 secs)
Turning the “PCN problem” on its head (16 mins 22 secs)
Workforce planning in the time of ARRS (17 mins 28 secs)
Building resilience for the future (20 mins 17 secs)
The Practice Index website is here
For all enquiries, please contact James Dillon here or Ben Gowland here
After a short hiatus for the festive break, the Ockham podcast is back, and kicking off 2022 with a focus on those considering and/ or beginning life as a new GP Partner. Ben, along with senior GP and podcast veteran Dr Naj Seedat, discuss the key factors when considering signing up to GP partnership, what you can expect from partnership (and dealing with the unexpected), the demands and the rewards - and what Naj has learned in his own 21-year journey. And for those feeling that they may need more formal learning, and the option to tap into a peer network of support? Ben and Naj also share their insights into our very own New to General Practice Partnership training programme which is open for enquiries and sign up now.
Introduction – and all about Naj (9 secs)
Making the decision to move into partnership (45 secs)
Early experiences (2 mins 17 secs)
The pressure of responsibility (3 mins 13 secs)
Lessons learned so far (3 mins 59 secs)
Building relationships (4 mins 55 secs)
Reflections on what might have been helpful to a new GP Partner when starting out (5 mins 30 secs)
What are the essential components for a successful partnership team? (6 mins 56 secs)
Maintaining successful communication within a practice (7 mins 44 secs)
The role of the Practice Manager in relation to the Partnership (9 mins 56 secs)
Then and now (11 mins 31 secs)
Where do new GP Partners feel support is most needed? (12 mins 29 secs)
The New to General Practice Partnership training programme; how we can help (14 mins 38 secs)
The challenges faced in both smaller and larger partnership teams (15 mins 48 secs)
Balancing leadership and management (17 mins 3 secs)
Naj’s top tips (18 mins 3 secs)
The importance of doing your due diligence (19 mins 9 secs)
To find out more about the New to General Practice Partnership training programme, our dedicated webpage is here. Alternatively, both Ben and Naj are happy to receive email queries directly.