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April 1, 2024

Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors?

See show notes below.
Guest: Stephen Nash
March 15, 2024

Primary Care UK Season 2 Recap

IN THIS EPISODE we look back over the last year's episodes and hear short snippets from some of the speakers. This is so that you can: Re-visit the discussions and recall useful learning Decide if you want to re-listen to t…
March 1, 2024

GP NHS News: Appointments variety & Lucy Letby case

The challenge of appointments in primary care, the multi-professional solution to this, and the impact of the Lucy Letby case on the position of healthcare professions. in the NHS.
Jan. 15, 2024

How to thrive in the ever-changing workforce

If the constant changes in the NHS is stressing you out, this episode is for you.
Dec. 15, 2023

Global Conflicts and War: Impact on UK Healthcare Professionals

IN THIS EPISODE: Does the global war and conflict affect your role in Primary Care? Co-hosts Dawn Hunt and Munir Adam discuss the challenges healthcare professionals face due to global conflicts. Referring to the emotional …
Oct. 1, 2023

Workforce Transformation in Primary Care

IN THIS EPISODE: Where did all these new roles come from? We take head-on what could arguably be described as the biggest change in Primary Care for a long time - the transformation of the workforce. Well embedded GPs and …
Sept. 1, 2023

Patient Access to Records: What you need to know

THIS EPISODE: Beware - patients can READILY read what you've entered in their notes! Munir Adam talks to Dr Devin Gray, a GP very much involved with patient access to records, and in fact, despite not being their employee, …
Aug. 15, 2023

The GPA (General Practice Assistant) - Enhancing Efficiency in Primary Care

IN THIS EPISODE we briefly visit the role of the GPA (General Practice Assistant) and consider how this can let us focus more on the things that we'd like to do. - An overview of the GPA role is provided by a representative …
Aug. 1, 2023

Empowering Wellness: Health Coaching in Primary Care

IN THIS EPISODE: You explain it all very clearly to the patient, yet they don't do it. Why? Munir Adam talks to Caroline Haines to discuss a healthcare topic that is so incredibly important for all to know about, and yet s…
July 15, 2023

Primary Care Nurse Opportunities and Portfolio Working

IN THIS EPISODE we use the example of Primary Care Nursing to discuss things that are available and important to the workforce to help with job satisfaction. Three senior nurses discuss the role of the GPN, focusing on: -…
June 15, 2023

Fit Notes: The challenges

IN THIS EPISODE: Saira (GP) and Sarah (Clinical Pharmacist) continue discussing Fit Notes, as many healthcare professionals can now provide these. In this second of two part series, the focus is on some of the challenges t…
May 15, 2023

How to write a Fit Note

IN THIS EPISODE A GP and a Clinical Pharmacist discuss Fit Notes, as it is now possible for professionals other than GPs to issue these. This is the first part of a two part series. This first part covers the basics of Fit …
May 10, 2023

BONUS: Primary Care Nurse Fellowships

This is a bonus episode which is an addendum to episode 10 in season 1 which was about the General Practice Fellowship Scheme. In this episode, three SPIN-New-to--Practice-Programme Director nurses discuss examples of fello…
April 1, 2023

Time Management: How to work better in Primary Care

Do you find time management in General Practice a challenge? We kick off this season with some episodes addressing the all-too-familiar problem of managing time in Primary Care, both within and outside of the consultation. …
March 15, 2023

Season 2 of Primary Care UK is coming!

The first season of Primary Care UK comes to an end, we've listened to your feedback and taken onboard your suggestions. Season two starts on 1st April and this is a 2 minute trailer of what's to come. Season 2 will consist…
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