This week we take a look at the government and NHS Digital’s plans for a mass data extraction of all GP patient records in England, highlighting some of the concerns and why it has been put on hold for two months.

We also look at the additional roles reimbursement scheme, a major plank of funding in the five-year GP contract that promises extra staff for primary care in England, and ask will it help alleviate workload pressures?

Our interview features Dr Tamsin Ellis, a GP in London and chair of the London branch of the Greener Practice group, who talks about greener general practice and why GPs should take steps to help tackle the climate crisis.

Finally our regular good news section highlights some positive comments we’ve had from GPs about life in general practice during the past 15 months.

This episode is presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower who is joined by our news editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Luke Haynes. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

Greener Practice - https://www.greenerpractice.co.uk/

Latest on the ARRS - https://www.gponline.com/gps-demand-flexibility-support-430m-additional-roles-cash-drives-pcn-recruitment/article/1718195

Details of the health and social care committee’s report on workforce and burnout, which Nick mentions - https://www.gponline.com/nhs-workforce-plans-need-total-overhaul-tackle-burnout-crisis-mps-warn/article/1718365

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