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In this episode, Ben is joined by the individuals from Venn Health and People Wellbeing: James Davies, Alasdair Everest-Ford, and Vicky Fytche. Venn Health, an independent agency specialising in problem-solving for the health and care sector, has recently collaborated with People Wellbeing, a provider focused on creating healthier environments and staff wellbeing. Together, they are dedicated to meeting the needs and providing support for Practices & PCN’s through Wellbeing interventions. The conversation delves into the crucial aspects of cultivating a positive culture and effective management behaviour, essential for establishing a sustainable wellbeing environment in the ever-evolving landscape of General Practice. The discussion covers the significant pressures faced by GP Partners and Practice Managers, challenges in staff retention, the importance of flexible working, and insights into The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)..

Venn Health introduction (0:09)

People Wellbeing introduction (1:49)

Wellbeing within General Practice (3:18)

GP Partners & Practice Managers pressures.. (4:12)

Staff retainment (5:23)

Changes from the pandemic.. (7:02)

Benefits of a Wellbeing Provider? (7:45)

Helpful or a criticism? (9:58)

Motivations for staff.. (10:42)

Findings so far.. (11:52)

The Quality and Outcomes Framework (13:16)

Venn Health & People Wellbeing collaboration..  (14:08)

The Wellbeing Intervention.. (15:42)

Next steps.. (17:24)

Vell Health’s role.. (18:29)

Getting in touch (19:19)

Visit the Staff Wellbeing Guide for NHS General Practice and PCN Teams here.

To access the People Wellbeing Website click here and for Venn Health here.

Contact a workforce wellbeing specialist at People Wellbeing by email or contact Venn Health directly via email.

For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

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In this episode, Ben and Donal discuss the fascinating world of Metabolic Health. Our special guest, Donal Collins, generously takes us on a journey through his own experience with type 2 diabetes, illustrating his remarkable transformation. Donal elaborates on the modifications he implemented, the exceptional results he attained, and how he turned his personal journey into inspiration for others. They discuss the concept of treating disease by promoting good health and addressing their root causes, such as using food as a treatment. Donal provides insights into the adjustments he made in his role as a practising GP and how his priorities have shifted. He also sheds light on the interventions that have been put into action and the remarkable outcomes achieved thus far. Donal offers a glimpse into his future endeavours and outlines his focus for the upcoming years.

Introduction (0:09)

Donal’s journey.. (0:52)

Changes that were made.. (5:09)

How did you get to what you’re doing now? (5:52)

Changes Donal made as a practising GP.. (7:23)

Donal’s change of career.. (8:10)

The intervention.. (10:47)

Which patients are your focus? (11:42)

Initiating the intervention.. (12:52)

Success creating more participants.. (14:23)

What’s next for Donal? (15:17)

Any roadblocks? (16:10)

Getting in touch.. (18:10)

Making a difference.. (18:45)

Contact Donal Collins via email here, via twitter here or access his linkedin here. To Access the study click here.

For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.