In this week’s episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome James Gransby and Ceri Chaplin. They join Ben to discuss the implications of the recent budget on general practice, sharing concerns about how these changes could significantly impact practice finances. They highlight the projected cost increase for employing someone on minimum wage next year, illustrating the financial pressures facing GP practices. The episode further explores the funding challenges general practice managers face, focusing on the gap between rising staff salaries and insufficient funding. The episode emphasises the need for more clarity and planning to ensure primary care can effectively manage resources amidst these financial uncertainties.

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Introduction (00:08) 

The budget (00:50)

The two big changes.. (01:48)

The changes to the National Living Wage? (03:15)

Impact on practices (03:45)

Another rise, unfunded or underfunded? (04:08)

Calculations about the impact on practices. (04:37)

Has general practice been caught in the crossfire? (05:26)

The offset.. (06:35) 

The partnership model.. (08:39) 

What are the other impacts from the budget? (10:37) 

Could partners leave sooner? (12:30)

Practice premises upgrade.. (13:37) 

The future is looking promising.. (14:37)

The local community (15:20) 

Key takeaways (17:33)

Advice & final thoughts.. (20:53) 

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