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We’re thrilled to welcome the inspiring Dr. Helen Kingston, a GP and senior partner at Frome Medical Practice, who shares with us her team’s unique and effective approach to healthcare that prioritises sustainability. Their journey to green healthcare is quite remarkable, from integrating social prescribing into medical practice to being the first practice to receive the prestigious RCGP Green Impact Gold Plus Award. Ben & Helen explore the extensive collaborative work happening on a community level. And rounding it all off, Helen shares her thoughts on the importance of motivation and the role of networks like the Greener Practice Network in driving sustainability in general practice. Each bit of the episode is packed with valuable insights and practical takeaways on fostering sustainable healthcare practices.

Introduction (0:08)

How it all started (0:40)

Social prescribers prior to PCN’s? (1:52)

Are social subscribers integrated? (2:59)

Capturing the impacts.. (4:37)

RCGP Green Impact Gold Plus Award.. (5:49)

Is team involvement key? (8:00)

Trying something outside Practice with the local community…. (10:42)

What is a community connector? (12:26)

Are they staff? (13:44)

How does it work? (14:05)

Evolution of the patient participation groups? (14:56)

The project.. (15:19)

Measuring the impact of the programme.. (17:34)

Helen’s view on sustainability.. (19:02)

Reflections on collaborative working? (19:48)

Working together.. (21:45)

What’s next? (22:24)

Any advice for people who want to do something in their Practice? (23:27)

Access The UK’s primary care sustainability network, Greener Practice here and the toolkit here

Listen back to the previous episode: Terry Kemple, Sustainable general practice here.

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

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This episode is brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, this week we focus on the topic of improving the support that Practices and PCNs can give to care homes. Ben is joined by Lisa Davis, who is the PCN clinical lead for enhanced health and care homes, and Lucy Jones, who is the PCN manager, both at HMG PCN in Hereford. They shed light on how the Living Well in Later Life event has not only reinforced their relationship with care homes but also greatly enhanced their outreach. As they continue their journey in strengthening partnerships, they extend an open invitation to those who are keen to learn and build connections. Join us as we unpack these insights and experiences for a more integrated and improved support for care homes..

Introduction (0:09)

Separation between Practice and PCNs (01:54)

Living Well in Later Life.. (02:42)

Designed for clinical teams working in care homes.. (03:24)

What services are in place already? (03:57)

Who was the conference for? (04:30)

Events best bits..  (05:37)

Results from the conference.. (06:00)

Better interaction.. (06:24)

Role of the care coordinators (06:56)

Do care homes feel supported? (07:34)

Next steps.. (07:57)

Structured learning time.. (08:21)

Expanding the event.. (08:51)

Would you recommend a similar event to others? (09:43)

Ward rounds within care homes (09:59)

GP’s in care homes (10:31)

Measuring the outcomes (10:55)

Who to contact? (11:43)

Advice for those planning a similar event (12:00)

When to start planning.. (13:34)

Repeating the event.. (13:54)

How to get in touch (14:44)

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.

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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.