This week we’re talking about the workload crisis in general practice, looking at the reasons behind it and what could be done to address some of the problems.

We also speak to wellbeing expert GP Dr Helen Garr, deputy director of NHS Practitioner Health, about the impact heavy workload and the pandemic has had on GPs’ and other staff members’ mental health. Helen also provides some practical advice on what to do if you, or someone you know, is struggling to cope.

Finally, we take a look at the success of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The next phase of lockdown easing is just around the corner - and the hard work of primary care teams, vaccinating tens of millions of people, has been key to helping the UK get there.

Useful links:

There are resources and advice on wellbeing on GPonline at https://www.gponline.com/wellbeing 

Details on how to access NHS Practitioner Health are here https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/accessing-the-service

NHS Practitioner Health has a range of free webinars on its website covering everything from mindfulness, to managing stress and dealing with insomnia. You can find these here: https:///www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/webinars-and-podcast

You can find GPonline’s COVID-19 vaccination tracker here: https://www.gponline.com/uk-covid-19-vaccination-programme-tracker/article/1704726 and we have details on progress on vaccinations by age and CCG here: https://www.gponline.com/map-ccgs-highest-covid-19-vaccine-coverage/article/1711567

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