In this episode, healthcare leaders Katie Bramall-Stainer & Alice Benton unpack the newly published 10-year NHS plan, highlighting the vital yet often overlooked role of practicing professionals in shaping effective policy. They explore the transformative potential of tools like the NHS app and AI, the real world challenges facing GPs, and the shifting balance of resources from hospitals to community care. With a strong focus on funding transparency, integration, and the importance of GP voices in decision making, this conversation is a timely call for healthcare professionals to stay engaged, informed, and proactive in shaping the future of general practice.

Introduction (0:08)

The 10 year plan (00:39)

The front door of the NHS (03:39)

The core contract (12:38) 

The heart of the system (15:19) 

The direction of travel (18:49) 

What’s your advice? (22:23) 

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