This week, Ben offers a solo episode where he discusses the future for PCNs and shares his insights on what to expect from March 2024 onwards. During the podcast, he covers various topics, including the NHS long term plan, the 5 year GP contract and the Fuller stocktake report. Ben also addresses the growing unpopularity of PCNs and offers his perspective on the reasons behind this. He sheds light on integrated neighbourhood teams and their implications for the healthcare system. Looking ahead, Ben explores the focus on integration in next year's contract and the existing gap between General Practice and the rest of the healthcare system. He provides valuable insights into what aspects we should and shouldn't be concerned about once the contract concludes in March next year. Ben ends the episode by emphasising the importance of taking proactive steps now to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Introduction - what is the future of PCNs? (0:09)
The Context:
The NHS Long Term Plan.. (1:12)
The new five-year GP contract (2.37)
Fuller Stocktake report (4:25)
Integrated Care Systems.. (5:52)
Noise Re: nationalisation of General Practice.. (6:49)
Where are we now? (8:18)
An increase in the unpopularity of PCNs.. (9:54)
Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.. (11:10)
Next year's contract? (12:23)
What does all this mean? (13:33)
What should we be worried about from March next year? (14:41)
What shouldn’t we be worried about from March next year? (16:58)
What do we do now? (18:30)
Listen to Matthew Winn – ICS Incoming…. Primary Care and Community Trusts here.
For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
This week's episode features discussions led by our Practice Index sponsored panel members Jo Wadey, Robyn Clark, and Nicola Davies. This episode focuses on the 'NHS Long Term Workforce Plan'. They delve into the positive aspects associated with the long-term plan while also addressing the concerns they have since its publication. The panel members discuss recruitment within practices, the incorporation of additional roles and the allocation of funding. Jo, Robyn, and Nicola highlight the benefits of the long-term plan; however, they also express their apprehensions regarding the absence of any specific mention of management within the practices. Ben ends the discussion by asking for the IGPMs response to the plan.
Introduction & thoughts on the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (0:09)
Recruiting trainees & apprentices.. (1:59)
The panel's opinions on the plans for GP recruitment.. (4:01)
Increasing specialist doctors in GPs.. (5:34)
Would you recruit a specialist doctor in your practice? (8:02)
Additional roles & funding.. (11:03)
The issue of pay.. (14:13)
NHS Long Term Workforce Plan not referencing GP managers.. (15:05)
Government vs local support? (18:20)
IGPM response to the plan.. (24:12)
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.
On this week's Ockham podcast Ben welcomes Kay Keane, Anthony Verrall and Shaun Jackson from Urban Village Medical Practice. Together they delve into the beginnings of Urban Village and discuss how the practice has progressed. Originally Urban Village focused on facilitating registration for homeless individuals in Manchester but has since expanded its scope to provide further assistance to the homeless population. The practice now offers a wide range of primary healthcare services along with other essential support. By following a ‘needs led’ approach Urban Village provides homeless individuals access to various professionals and services including drug and alcohol workers, counsellors, CPNs, nurses, GPs and midwives. Additionally, they offer referrals to secondary care services, housing advice agencies, and outreach programs.
Introduction (0:09)
How Urban Village started.. (0:58)
What has evolved within the practice (5:00)
Anthony shares his experience within the team.. (7:09)
Working together in one location.. (8:53)
Progress within integrated care.. (13:31)
How has Urban Village progressed? (14:34)
Outreach service van.. (16:41)
Kay’s thoughts on Urban Village.. (18:43)
What’s next for Urban Village? (20:34)
Where to find out more? (23:07)
Visit Charity Pathway charity organisation & Urban Village Medical Practice website & to find out more contact Kay Keane here.
For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
This week's podcast features a conversation between host Ben and Dustyn Saint from 'Primary Care IT,' where they discuss the recent projects Dustyn has been engaged in. Dustyn shares information about charity ‘EMIS National User Group’ (EMIS NUG) and what Primary Care IT have been doing to support EMIS NUG. Dustyn, along with the Primary Care IT team have been collaborating with EMIS NUG on ‘EduNUG’, which involves creating videos and conducting interactive sessions with Q&As. The live sessions cover a broad range of topics, allowing for in-depth discussions, on-screen demonstrations, and real-time Q&A opportunities. To enhance accessibility and convenience, the EMIS NUG website now hosts a collection of resources, including materials for induction training, answers from past Q&A sessions and specialised training for specific roles. Dustyn also shares the positive feedback they have received thus far and highlights the ongoing evolution of the service. Finally, Dustyn elaborates on his plans for the upcoming year..
Introduction (0:09)
What is EMIS NUG? (0:39)
How to join EMIS.. (1:33)
Dustyn’s relationship with EMIS NUG (2:21)
Information about the training resources (EduNUG).. (2:41)
Most common questions about EMIS.. (4:20)
EduNUG sessions.. (4:48)
Catalogue of resources.. (5:52)
Specific resources for induction training.. (6:56)
How is the training organised to cover all roles? (7:57)
Feedback so far.. (8:56)
Plans for the year ahead.. (9:26)
PCIT Toolset.. (9:55)
Work completed & results received in North West London (11:40)
How did the alerts work? (13:58)
Evolving the service.. (14:49)
Outcomes.. (15:32)
Are we progressing with data reporting? (18:09)
The correct scale of investments for data reporting... (19:14)
To find out more.. (22:21)
Visit Primary Care website here or EMIS National User Group website here. To access the Primary Care IT blog, visit here.
For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
Clare Sieber returns to the podcast along with Oscar Mathew to discuss ‘The Well-Led Practice’, a leadership & team self-development platform for practices and PCNs. Clare is a GP based in West Sussex, she also mediates partnership and PCN disputes. Oscar used to be a GMC barrister and now mediates with front line healthcare teams. The pair now also work together on ‘The Well-Led Practice platform’ which uses anonymous data gathered from the leadership team, and wider staff, to understand the team's strengths and areas for development. They discuss how the platform works, why teams are using it, and how it can help practices get through the CQC.
Introduction (0:09)
Most interesting GMC case.. (1:54)
Advice for GMC investigations.. (2:34)
The Well-Led Practice platform (3:38)
Why teams are using ‘The Well-Led Practice’ platform (6:29)
How does the platform work? (7.27)
Common development needs for Practices.. (9:45)
Understanding the different leadership styles.. (10:45)
Tensions between partners.. (12:54)
Differences between Practices & PCN’s using the platform.. (15:52)
Is the CQC investigating PCN’s? (17:26)
Impacts of using the platform.. (18:57)
Costs & available funding for ‘The Well-Led Practice’ platform (20:37)
How to find out more.. (22:00)
Visit the platforms website here or email here.
To listen to Ben & Clares previous podcasts, use the links below;
Podcast – Clare Sieber – Resolving conflict within General Practice
Podcast – Clare Sieber – An insight into the General Practice Committee
For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.