In this month’s Practice Index sponsored panel episode, Ben is reunited with Nicola Davies and Robyn Clark. Ben, Nicola, and Robyn discuss the new contractual requirements and how they will impact practices moving forward. Nicola and Robyn look at the year ahead and what their priorities will be during this tough time. They touch on some difficult subjects such as underfunding, pay and taking care of the staff's wellbeing within the practices. Robyn finishes the podcast on a positive note by sharing some ideas for the future and having patients help to save general practices. 

 

Introduction (0:09)

 

How is life in General Practice at the moment? (0:50)

 

Robyn & Nicola share their  views on the new contract.. (1:43)

 

Funding... (2:52)

 

Patients' expectations... (4:52)

 

Disconnect between the messages to the public & practices.. (6:14)

 

The year ahead.. (8:15)

 

Introduction of cloud based telephony.. (9:34)

 

Inflation compared to pay rises.. (12:01)

 

Collective action or practice by practice basis? (14:08)

 

Publishing salaries above £159k.. (14:56)

 

Thoughts on the Hewitt review.. (18:53)

 

Thoughts on the future.. (20:23)

 

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