🎧 Inside the Walls: A Day in the Life of a Prison GP

What’s it really like to be a doctor behind bars? In this episode, we sit down with Yusuf Rushdi, a GP who works inside the prison system to uncover the realities of providing healthcare in a secure environment.

We talk about:

Whether you're curious about prison healthcare, thinking of working in secure settings, or just want to hear a fascinating and honest perspective — this one's for you.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving world of hybrid working in primary care, what it is, how it works, and what it means for healthcare professionals, patients, and the future of general practice.

Whether you're a GP, practice manager, nurse, or part of the admin team, this episode will give you the insights you need to understand the benefits, challenges, and practical steps to make hybrid working a success in your setting.

In this episode, we cover:

What hybrid working actually means in a primary care context

Real-life examples of successful hybrid models

Tips for maintaining team cohesion and patient care quality

How to manage digital and face-to-face workflows

The tech and policies that support hybrid work

Thinking about taking your GP career overseas? Why not consider Canada?

From what a typical day looks like to where you can practice, we cover the most frequently asked questions and offer a clear picture of what life and work could be like for you and your family in Canada.

Whether you're just starting to explore the idea or already planning your move, this episode is packed with practical insights to help guide your decision.

Has ARRS funding made GP recruitment worse? Matthew and Patrick share part two of their podcast looking into ARRS funding.

Since the de-ringfencing of the ARRS funding, what has this meant for GP recruitment?

Has this change actually made the GP recruitment worse? We take a look into this further.

Matthew and Patrick take a look at ARRS funding and how this is impacting General Practice at the moment. 

Is ARRS Funding a booster shot, rather than a cure?

Join Matthew and Patrick as they explore this topic in more detail. 

Being a Practice Nurse in General Practice, what does this involve? 

Rohan and James take a look at what the day-to-day looks like, what progression opportunities are, and what salary you can expect from being a Practice Nurse in General Practice. 

Full of insightful advice and insights, one to catch if you're a nurse looking for more information. 

If you’re a UK GP considering a move to Australia, this episode is for you! Thomas chats with Tania Worroll. Tania manages 3 practices on the outskirts of Melbourne, in Australia.

Tania takes you through her experiences and insights into what it’s like being a GP in Australia and about the Australian healthcare system.

Your frequently asked questions…

The AHPRA and RACGP pathways explained!

Thomas and Paige take you through the differences between AHPRA and RACGP. They answer common questions about the different pathways and provide you with a clear explanation about both options.

If you're a UK GP interested in moving to Australia, this will provide you with some really helpful advice, not one to miss!

Kirsty welcomes in the new year with her podcast for January. A new year is often the time for plans and goals and perhaps reflecting on the last year and where you’re going from here.

What have you achieved over 2024? It’s a great time to acknowledge your achievements and don’t let them go unnoticed. Allow yourself to feel good going into 2025.

Where are you as a practice right now, and where would you love to be at the end of this year.

Matthew and David take you through the hot topic of ARRS funding for newly qualified GPs.

They explain the process in this special episode of Illuminating Primary Care.

A lot of PCNS are trying to work out what they are going to do and how to utilise their ARRS funding. There is a lot of uncertainty and the clock is ticking on this funding, so we are here to give you a summary of our experience so far and what we have learned after speaking with hundreds of PCNs.

We’re here to help PCNs navigate through this topic.