Talking General Practice

This week Emma speaks to GP partner Dr Tommy Perkins and specialist medical accountant Andy Pow from Medics Money about the financial issues practices and PCNs are facing and what they need to do to prepare for 2027.Tommy and Andy explain the financial fallout from NHS England’s list cleansing drive and offer their views on the government’s announcement this week to funnel some of this money back to PCNs via a time-limited scheme aimed at preventing avoidable hospital admissions this winter.They also discuss what the push towards neighbourhoods could mean for practice and PCN finances, the impact of rising costs and why having a firm grip on your practice numbers, scenario modelling, and business skills are all now critical for your practice’s long-term survival.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksMedics MoneyGP redundancy fears as £40m list cleaning cash handed to PCNsWhat PCNs need to do to receive £40m winter fundingGP contract uplift cut by 25% as list cleaning wipes 1m patients from practicesLMCs challenge NHS over legality of list cleaning process Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, sponsored by Symprove, GPonline editor Emma Bower speaks to Professor Simon Gaisford, Professor of Pharmaceutics at University College London, about the science behind the gut microbiome and the clinical evidence for probiotics.Simon explains what dysbiosis is and how gut flora imbalances may be linked to broader health conditions, including neurological diseases like Parkinson’s. He explains the differences between solid and liquid probiotic formulations and what the current scientific evidence actually tells us.Simon also discusses practical advice for primary care, including how GPs can counsel patients who ask about probiotics, how to best support gut health when prescribing antibiotics, and what emerging research reveals about managing gut health in specific patient populations.This episode was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksSymprove Professionals | Published ResearchThe views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of Symprove.About SymproveThis episode of Talking General Practice has been supported by Symprove. Based on an external survey, Symprove was the number one probiotic recommended by gastroenterologists, dietitians and GPs. The unique water-based solution delivers live bacteria to the colon and is proven in randomised controlled trials by leading institutions. 92% of people report a benefit within 12 weeks in real-world.Healthcare professionals can trial Symprove for free. Visit professionals.symprove.com and sign up for a virtual meeting to hear more about the research behind Symprove and get your free 12-week pack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma and Nick discuss the government’s evidence to the Doctors and Dentists Review Body and what it had to say about the pay rise GPs should receive next year - and look at how the budget might affect general practice.They talk about health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper’s first appearance in front of the health and social care committee since she took on the role - and what she had to say about the NHS workforce plan, neighbourhoods and the abolition of NHS England. And discuss a report from the National Audit Office about the impact recent cuts to ICBs have had.They also look ahead to the England LMCs’ conference later this month and the issues that GP leaders will be debating and what this tells us about the profession’s big concerns at the moment.Our good news story this week is about the GP winners of the RCGP Research Paper of the Year awards and GPs and their teams who have been recognised for improving end of life care in the RCGP/Marie Curie Daffodil Standards Awards.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful linksGovernment plans 2.4% pay rise for GPs in 2027/28Budget minimum wage rise and tax changes threaten extra pressure on GPsGPs in talks over taking control of hospital outpatient budgetWatchdog flags deep concern over ICB reformsRCGP Research Paper of the Year winners announcedGeneral practice teams recognised for improving end-of-life care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GPonline is the media partner for the RCGP annual conference and this is a special episode from a very packed event in Glasgow this week.Emma looks at what RCGP president Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown said in her first speech to the conference as president.She speaks to vice presidents Dr Margaret Ikpoh and Dr Thomas Patel-Campbell about whether there is a bright future for general practice, how to protect GPs from burnout and art in medicine. Emma also talks to vice presidents Dr Munro Stewart and Dr Jamie Hynes about how AI is likely to change general practice and the RCGP’s role in supporting safe implementation of new technology.And she speaks to the outgoing RCGP Scotland chair Dr Chris Provan about his time in the post and some of the college’s work north of the border, including the college’s Value of a GP report. It was produced by Czarina DeenYou can find all of GPonline’s coverage from this week’s conference at https://www.gponline.com/rcgpSupported by MDDUSThis episode of Talking General Practice is supported by MDDUS. For more than 120 years, MDDUS has supported doctors with medico-legal expertise, professional indemnity and dedicated member support. From complaints and claims to ethical and professional challenges, their experts help doctors practise with confidence. Visit mddus.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma speaks to Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, president of the Royal College of GPs, ahead of the college’s annual conference in Glasgow this week.GPonline is the media partner for the RCGP annual conference and this is the first of two episodes that we’ll be producing from the event this week.In this episode, Victoria discusses the college’s first State of General Practice report, which was published this week, and the stark gap between government ambitions to shift care into the community and the reality of frontline capacity, funding, and GP retention. She explains why access targets must not come at the expense of continuity of care, why GP leadership remains vital on ICB boards, and discusses the safeguards needed around neighbourhood working, the single patient record, and AI.Victoria also talks about the college’s plans to strengthen research within general practice, what she hopes to convey to delegates in her first conference speech as president, and what gives her optimism for the future of the profession.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Read all of GPonline’s coverage from the RCGP annual conference this week at https://www.gpponline.com/rcgpSupported by MDDUSThis episode of Talking General Practice is supported by MDDUS. For more than 120 years, MDDUS has supported doctors with medico-legal expertise, professional indemnity and dedicated member support. From complaints and claims to ethical and professional challenges, their experts help doctors practise with confidence. Visit mddus.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.