In the first of our new podcast series focused on the introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and the transition to yet wider scale working, we speak to distinguished GP Dr Jaweeda Idoo based at Alvanley Family Practice in Stockport. As Chair of her local GP federation, Jaweeda has played an active part in preparing for this brave new world and knows first-hand of the challenges which lie ahead. Here, she fills Ben in on the Greater Manchester journey so far, navigating the system and ensuring each element can move at the same pace, the continuing importance of the CCGs, maintaining the voices of individual practices in strengthening primary care’s wider influence, managing relationships and why continuous communication is, as always, key at this pivotal moment for general practice.

Introduction (33 secs)

Jaweeda’s role and remit (39 secs)

The relationship between federation, PCN and practices (1 mins 39 secs)

Managing tensions and maintaining authority (4 mins 44 secs)

The transition from Viaduct Federation Board to Stockport GP Board (7 mins 50 secs)

CCG involvement (10 mins 8 secs)

Building relationships across provider organisations whilst sustaining locality expertise (11 mins 25 secs)

The interface between Stockport and the Greater Manchester ICS (12 mins 32 secs)

How does an individual practice maintain a voice within a much wider system? (15 mins 26 secs)

Driving forward the general practice agenda (17 mins 4 secs)

Jaweeda’s advice for other areas when preparing for ICS go-live (18 mins 29 secs)

Finding out more (20 mins 10 secs)

 

Further information can be found via the medium of Twitter!

Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership

Viaduct Care

Or you can make contact directly with Jaweeda here