Primary care leader Dr Tom Holdsworth returns to the podcast, bringing his wealth of experience from Sheffield's dynamic healthcare scene. This episode uncovers how his team embraced an NHS England pilot with a mix of enthusiasm and cautious optimism, aiming to revolutionise data accuracy and effectiveness in primary care.

Eager to innovate, Tom explores strategic approaches to data collection and capacity building, he sheds light on the importance of establishing consistent baselines and the potential for debunking myths around general practice funding through transparent data. Our conversation also paves the way for a richer understanding of frailty care expansion and the integration of neighbourhood teams to enhance emergency services coordination. Looking ahead, they delve into the promising future of the GP programme, with plans for new staff appointments and expanded capacity. Join us as we anticipate the transformative impact this will have on patient care and eagerly await future outcomes.

Introduction (00:09) 

Tom’s roles.. (00:23) 

The focus.. (02:01)

The NHS England PCN Pilot Scheme.. (02:58) 

10% increase in capacity.. (07:31)

The impact of data overtime.. (09:03)

Investing in General Practice (10:29) 

The future of the pilot.. (17:33)

Support throughout the pilot (18:41) 

Results from the pilot.. (19:51)

Listen to Tom’s previous episode here - ‘Supporting frailty in Sheffield’.

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