In this month’s Practice Index sponsored panel episode Ben is joined by panel regular Robyn Clark,  and HR expert Susi O’Brien. They discuss what life is like in practices now following the GP contract update and reflect on the potential future pressures for practices. They consider the funding that is going to be provided, what the time ahead could look like for GP practices and what changes may need to be made. Susi explains how to decide the best options for the practices and how to manage  changes through open engagement with employees. Robyn and Susi share their concerns around the new contract and how practices will cope with the new requirements alongside limited funding. 

 

Introduction (0:09)

 

Life in practices following the GP contract letters (0:51)

 

Funding for practices.. (1:38)

 

Effects of the funding (3:49)

 

What changes are practices considering? (4:51)

 

How to go about introducing the changes? (6:00)

 

Openness within the GP practices (9:00)

 

How to start thinking about your options? (10:45)

 

Changing employee terms & conditions.. (12:25)

 

Making redundancies fair.. (14:59)

 

Lessons learnt from previous experience? (16:36)

 

Legal perspective around GP’s striking? (18:00)

 

What action is needed? (19:07)

 

Last words of advice.. (20:52)

 

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