In this solo episode, Ben examines the newly published 10-Year NHS Plan, Fit for the Future, and its implications for general practice as the NHS shifts towards a neighbourhood health service model. He discusses how digital platforms like the NHS app are reshaping patient access, moving general practice away from its traditional front-door role. The episode highlights opportunities for growth and investment, the organisational changes needed to realise them, and the risks to established models of care. Ben also explores how neighbourhood services could reduce reliance on hospitals and how new contracts may drive larger-scale operations. Future episodes will feature experts to delve even deeper into these changes..

The 10 year plan (0:09)

Major changes to the way the NHS operates (02:06)

The new role for General Practice.. (04:24)

Segmented neighbourhood populations (05:19)

What does it actually mean by a neighbourhood? (06:24)

Analogue to digital.. (07:20)

General Practice will be a part of neighbourhood health (08:53)

Two new contracts for General Practice (10:46)

So what about money? (14:00)

Delivery over the next 3 to 4 years (14:35)

What to think about now? (15:44)

Finally.. (16:51)

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