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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 (0:40)

Staffing levels right now (0:46)

The challenges ahead (1:16)

Robyn’s strategy for 2022 (2:43)

Has Covid had an impact on the expectations of existing and prospective staff? (4:15)

Reflecting on the positive effects of the pandemic (6:30)

Attracting new staff (7:08)

A focus on the rewarding aspects of general practice employment (8:59)

Do workforce pressures = poor network relations? (11:14)

What happens when another practice is struggling? (13:52)

Turning the “PCN problem” on its head (16:22)

Workforce planning in the time of ARRS (17:28)

Building resilience for the future (20:17)

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