11
mar
0

Podcast – James Gransby & Robert McCartney – Navigating GP contract changes

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Listen in as we welcome back experts James Gransby from RSM UK and Robert McCartney from Hempsons for an insightful analysis of the upcoming 24/25 GP contract changes and the associated financial pressures. They tackle the stark realities practices are facing, including the modest wage increases and low inflation rate adjustments set against a backdrop of historical underfunding. They examine potential cost savings, opportunities for service expansion, and the balance between growth and maintaining a strong practice culture. Join us to also highlight the success of organic mergers and the concept of ‘soft mergers’ as a means to foster collaboration while preserving individual practice identity.

Introduction (00:09)

Reactions to the 24/25 contract.. (00:33)

Percentages used.. (01:42)

What’s new? (03:31)

Continuity of care (04:37)

Financial pressure on individual practices (05:35)

Section 96 (06:24)

Point of no return.. (07:01)

Funding during COVID.. (07:40)

Do practices need to merge? (08:54)

Economies of scale.. (14:15)

The need for a plan.. (15:10)

When does it become too big? (16:40)

Thinking about a merger? (19:01)

Merging organically.. (21:05)

Soft merging (23:12)

Getting in touch.. (23:52)

Contact Robert via email here & James via email here.

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

4
mar
0

Podcast – Sheinaz Stansfield – Workforce Redesign in General Practice

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Ben welcomes back podcast favourite, Sheinaz Stansfield, Quality Improvement Lead for Oxford Terrace and Rawling Road Medical Group. Sheinaz joins Ben to share her pioneering methods for workforce redesign in General Practice, which include a thorough examination of patient demand and the utilisation of tools to distinguish between activity and demand. Their discussion also looks into how to integrate new roles into healthcare teams, highlights the benefits of mentorship for unique roles, and the significant impact this can have on enhancing patient experiences and alleviating the pressure on clinicians. Join us and learn from Sheinaz’s tales of transformation, where a focus on demand and capacity has the power to revolutionise primary care..

Introduction (00:09)

Workforce redesign (00:39)

Measuring demand (01:56)

Findings & surprises.. (02:36)

Is demand greater than capacity? (04:04)

Increasing capacity.. (05:28)

Changing your workforce.. (07:58)

Identifying additional roles your Practice needs.. (09:19)

Workforce redesign principles.. (10:16)

Additional roles becoming part of the PCN.. (12:27)

Do you have a divide? (15:20)

Impacts on the GPs.. (16:15)

Key takeaways for listeners.. (17:05)

Advice.. (19:06)

Previous examples.. (20:56)

Making the most of an individual’s skills.. (22:14)

Resources.. (23:06)

Listen to Ben & Sheinaz’s previous podcast episodes below:

Sheinaz Stansfield – social prescribing

Sheinaz Stansfield – Releasing time for care in Gateshead

Sheinaz Stansfield – The role of the frailty nurse in general practice

Sheinaz Stansfield – Better Health

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

26
feb
1

Podcast – Urban Village Medical Practice – Innovative Strategies to Support Homelessness

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Unlock the secrets to compassionate healthcare as we join forces with Kay Keane, Shaun Jackson and Katherine Scott from Urban Village Medical Practice, to discuss primary care’s pivotal role in supporting the homeless community. Together, they navigate the complex definition of homelessness, the responsibilities of local authorities, and how healthcare providers can assist individuals in this challenging system. This discussion is just the beginning of a series aimed at guiding practices in providing care to those experiencing homelessness. Discover the importance of using the practice’s address for correspondence and learn how to maintain continuity of care for this population. This episode is designed to raise awareness and equip healthcare providers with the tools needed to offer empathetic and effective support to patients experiencing homelessness, a testament to the compassion and innovation that earned Urban Village Medical Practice its esteemed award.

Introduction (00:08)

What can we do to help people who are experiencing homelessness (00:52)

The plan.. (01:49)

Katherine’s role.. (02:36)

What is homelessness? (03:32)

Why is it such an important issue for Primary Care? (04:53)

Support on offer.. (06:36)

Recognise the population (07:52)

Other organisations.. (10:22)

Noticing a difference.. (11:15)

What can practices do? (12:30)

Have the conversation with patients.. (15:55)

Getting it right.. (17:47)

Additional roles (19:26)

Homeless patients interacting with health services.. (20:48)

Supporting the patients.. (24:08)

Getting in touch.. (26:52)

Visit the Urban Village Medical Practice website here & to find out more contact Kay Keane here.

Listen to the previous episode from Urban Village here.

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

19
feb
0

Podcast – Practice Index – Financial pressures in General Practice

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In this week’s episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, Kay Keane and Claire Houston join Ben for a candid discussion on the financial challenges practices are facing. At the heart of their discussion lies the tension between the escalating costs of running a practice, including the forthcoming minimum wage hike, and the proposed 1.9% budget increase. Kay, Claire and Ben reflect on the squeeze this puts on profits and how it’s driving a potential shift in the structure of General Practice. They look into the hard choices that lie ahead, and consider the implications of relying on additional roles over traditional GP-led models. They discuss what practices can do in face of such a financially challenging environment, and offer practical tips for those who are struggling. Tune in to hear more about the creative strategies practices are employing to navigate funding challenges and how this might shape the future of General Practice.

Introduction (00:09)

Practice finances (00:50)

Claire’s thoughts.. (01:58)

The 1 . 9% offer (03:54)

Claire & Kay’s thoughts regarding the offer? (04:38)

How are Practices make ends meet? (07:13)

What kind of uplift in income is possible for Practices? (09:46)

PCN income.. (12:32)

The challenges.. (14:22)

Working together.. (16:08)

Additional roles.. (16:51)

Making savings by increasing size.. (22:52)

Resources & information.. (25:08)

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.

12
feb
1

Podcast – Tim Rigg & Jessie Teggin – Retreats for NHS workers

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Tim Rigg & Jessie Teggin join Ben to discuss ‘Out in the Field’, a provider of retreats for NHS staff. This episode looks into the transformative journey of healthcare staff towards holistic wellbeing. Jessie and Tim share information about the unique retreats that are aimed at nurturing the wellbeing of healthcare professionals, empowering them to unwind, rejuvenate, along with creating stronger connections within their teams. Join us to learn more about the retreats, and how NHS staff are embracing them..

Introduction (00:09)

Out in the field (01:21)

Forest bathing (05:30)

Why did you decide on retreats for your primary care team? (08:53)

Staff’s thoughts.. (12:51)

How did the retreat run? (14:18)

What difference did it make to staff.. (18:27)

Are there more sessions to come? (21:02)

Jessie’s thoughts on the day.. (21:38)

How to find out more.. (24:45)

Visit the ‘Out in the Field’ website here & ‘The Quadrangle’ here.

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

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