The announcement of the changes in GP contract heralds a fresh set of challenges for already stretched PCN Clinical leaders, and the need for a bonus edition of our (usually weekly) podcast alongside the introduction of a targeted programme of training. Today’s episode features a seasoned panel of experts; PCN and management guru Tara Humphrey of THC Primary Care, Dr Hussain Gandhi, Clinical Leader, and co-presenter of the eGPlearning Podblast, Dr Andrew Foster, Gandhi’s eGPlearning counterpart, and fellow Nottinghamshire-based Clinical Director, and finally, our very own Ben Gowland. Together, the quartet dissect the announcement, reflect on the changes (and the change in the way the contract has been negotiated), how primary care could and should respond, and why Clinical Directors might feel that now is the right time to upskill further, ahead of the new integrated world and the additional pressures that this may present.

 

Introduction & Overview (30 secs)

 

Ben’s immediate reactions to the new GP contract (1 min 19 secs)

 

Initial thoughts from Tara (3 mins 27 secs)

 

Andy’s perceptions (5 mins 13 secs)

 

….and Gandhi’s views (8 mins 49 secs)

 

Tensions between NHS England and the General Practice Committee (10 mins 45 secs)

 

Ben discusses the shift in management of contract negotiations (and the fallout) (11 mins 29 secs)

 

Funding general practice recovery and the response (13 mins)

 

Tara: why we should focus on building stronger networks and take a more strategic view (14 mins 32 secs)

 

How the PCN Plus programme can help (15 mins 38 secs)

 

What might happen next (16 mins 35 secs)

 

Responding versus reacting (17 mins 42 secs)

 

A test of diplomacy and resilience in our Clinical Directors (18 mins 20 secs)

 

How to sign up for PCN Plus (19 mins 45 secs)

 

 

The PCN Plus online programme is now open for registrations! Aimed at new PCN Clinical Directors, the team of experts featured in today’s podcast will deliver training on all the need to knows, including (and not limited to); establishment of a PCN vision, communications, managing finances and workforce, and preparations for integrated care systems. If you are interested in learning more, or you’re keen to sign up now, please visit our dedicated webpage or you can contact Ben for further information.