For the sixth year running, we welcome back Hussain Gandhi, to reflect on the transformative journey of PCNs since their launch in 2019. Ben & Gandhi discuss the evolution of managing Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme roles, highlighting the transition from rapid growth and role definition to achieving stability and effectiveness within the workforce. They explore the power of collective action within PCNs, showcasing how diverse roles like health and wellbeing coaches, pharmacists, and care coordinators collaborate to enhance patient care. They discuss the importance of community partnerships in addressing broader health issues and reflect on the impact of recent governmental initiatives on general practice. Gandhi provides a critical analysis of potential future reforms and the need for targeted changes to support the sustainability and effectiveness of general practice in the UK. Listen in for a discussion that offers both a retrospective and forward looking perspective on the future of general practice.

Introduction (0:09)

2019 to now.. (00:30)

Does it feel different this year? (01:45)

How do you stop that from happening? (02:52)

Specific teams within the ARS group (03:22) 

Getting the balance right.. (04:46)

Has the balance changed? (05:43) 

Gandhi's thoughts on GPs being added to the additional roles scheme (06:50)

Could GPs take on a leadership role? (08:28)

Population management (09:52)

Community hub.. (12:19)

Collective action.. (14:38)

The right approach (16:59)

The new government (19:07)

How do you predict things are going to play out over the next few years? (20:48)

PCN Plus conference (23:50)

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