What does the future hold for general practice in our communities? In this week’s episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Adrian Down & Ceri Chaplin to unpack the NHS’s ambitious 10 year plan to shift care from hospitals into local settings, with a focus on digital transformation and preventative strategies. With a blend of optimism and realism, Adrian and Ceri explore what these changes mean for small, independent practices, particularly in rural areas, sharing contrasting experiences and hopes for the neighbourhood health service model. They delve into the feasibility of single and multi-neighbourhood provider contracts, the evolving role of PCNs, and the future of the partnership model. Throughout the conversation, they highlight the need for local voices in shaping national implementation, using examples from regions like Hereford to demonstrate how innovation can work hand in hand with the core values of general practice.

Introduction (00:09) 

Are you excited about the vision? (01:45)

Are neighbourhoods a threat? (03:50)

What is a neighbourhood? (07:01) 

General Practice has a voice.. (08:33) 

The importance of having a good structure.. (10:54) 

Is it realistic? (12:33)

New contracts (17:13)

Concerns.. (18:48)

The Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (21:40) 

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