Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs

Pulse

NHS 10-Year Plan

United Kingdom

NHS Health Check

Online Access Changes In General Practice

NICE Draft Guidance On Type 2 Diabetes Management

BMA

SGLT2 Inhibitors

GP Contract 2026-27

Wegovy

Metabolic Syndrome

Access To General Practice

General Practice Funding

Penicillin Allergy Delabelling

Back Pain Management

GPS

GP Contracts 2028

General Practice Contract

CQC Inspections and AI Use

CQC 10-Year Plan and AI Warnings

Carhill Formula

Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs brings listeners a monthly update on all things general practice.

Led by our team of journalists at Pulse, the leading publication for GPs in the UK, we provide insights on the top stories and clinical guidance, keeping GPs informed of the latest developments in primary care.

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	18	Founded	a year ago
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How should GPs manage metabolic syndrome; and how is AI changing the complaints system?

Senior journalist Maya Dhillon is joined by Pulse editor-in-chief Jaimie Kaffash to discuss his new report on the complaints system in general practice and his interview with chair of the BMA’s GP committee in England Dr Katie Bramall at Pulse LIVE B... more

13 Jul 2026 • 39 min

Why the new GPC chair says GPs need a ‘plan B’; and how a new tool predicts statin side-effect risk

Editor Sofia Lind is joined by deputy news editor Anna Colivicchi to discuss Anna’s Big Interview with the new chair of the BMA’s GP Committee in England, Dr Clare Bannon.

The pair reflect on Dr Bannon’s plan for her term in power, including future ... more

13 Jul 2026 • 31 min

Could GPs actually go private? Why are GPs rethinking LESs? And vitamin D and calcium for fracture prevention

In this episode, the Pulse team discusses the BMA’s decision to ballot GPs in England on a ‘plan B’ or an alternative model of general practice.

Pulse senior journalist Maya Dhillon is joined by deputy news editor Anna Colivicchi and editor-in-chief... more

1 Jun 2026 • 40 min

False penicillin allergies; when back pain could be cancer; and Gerada at Pulse LIVE

In this month's episode, the team reports exclusively from Pulse LIVE London. Pulse's editorial adviser Dr Keith Hopcroft takes us through his favourite clinical sessions, and Pulse editor Sofia Lind gives us the highlights from her Big Interview wit... more

5 May 2026 • 35 min

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Recent Guests

Dr Katie Bramall

Chair of the BMA's GP Committee in England

British Medical Association (BMA) – GP Committee

Episode: How should GPs manage metabolic syndrome; and how is AI changing the complaints system?

Professor Tom Barber

Consultant Endocrinologist; Professor of Endocrinology

University of Warwick / Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Episode: How should GPs manage metabolic syndrome; and how is AI changing the complaints system?

Keith Upcroft

Clinical advisor to Pulse

Pulse

Episode: Could GPs actually go private? Why are GPs rethinking LESs? And vitamin D and calcium for fracture prevention

Celia Gregson

Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Orthogeriatrician; Chair of NOG

University/UK clinical bodies

Episode: Could GPs actually go private? Why are GPs rethinking LESs? And vitamin D and calcium for fracture prevention

Harry Hetherington

Pulse reporter

Pulse

Episode: Could GPs actually go private? Why are GPs rethinking LESs? And vitamin D and calcium for fracture prevention

Stephanie Kayode

Consultant allergist at Guy's and St Thomas'

Guy's and St Thomas'

Episode: False penicillin allergies; when back pain could be cancer; and Gerada at Pulse LIVE

Imran Sajid

GP and locum consultant in pain and musculoskeletal medicine

Chelsea and Westminster

Episode: False penicillin allergies; when back pain could be cancer; and Gerada at Pulse LIVE

Baroness Clare Gerada

GP in South London, former Chair of NHS England, and member of the House of Lords

House of Lords, NHS Practitioner Health

Episode: False penicillin allergies; when back pain could be cancer; and Gerada at Pulse LIVE

Ahmet Fuat

Honorary professor of primary care cardiology, GP with extended role in cardiorenal medicine

Durham University; GP in Darlington

Episode: An expert look at semaglutide for CVD prevention; and the BMA's GP collective action dilemma

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Maya Dhillon

Host of Pulse in Focus with extensive reporting and analysis on general practice and health policy.

Sofia Lind

Editor at Pulse providing industry context, contract updates, and executive insight.

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What does the NHS 10-year plan hold in store for GPs? And are digital rectal exams a thing of the past?

Q: What is the practical takeaway for GPs regarding the DRE controversy and prostate cancer screening?

Leading professional bodies argue that DRE is no longer routinely needed when PSA is elevated, but clinicians note there may still be a role for DRE in certain cases, with emphasis on safe testing and awaiting stronger evidence from trials.

What does the NHS 10-year plan hold in store for GPs? And are digital rectal exams a thing of the past?

Q: What are the potential implications for the GP partnership model under the new contracts?

There is concern that while the partnership model can continue, its place alongside two new contracts is unclear and could be undermined if funding and governance aren't clearly aligned with the reform goals.

What does the NHS 10-year plan hold in store for GPs? And are digital rectal exams a thing of the past?

Q: Anna, how did the 10-year plan originate and what were its guiding shifts?

The plan followed Lord Darzi's independent review, built on three fundamental shifts—analog to digital, sickness to prevention, and hospitals to communities—while outlining new contract structures to widen GP delivery beyond traditional boundaries.

Could GPs actually go private? Why are GPs rethinking LESs? And vitamin D and calcium for fracture prevention

Q: Should we be stopping calcium and vitamin D prescriptions in well patients with no high fracture risk?

Not necessarily stopping, but the discussion emphasizes re-evaluating appropriateness, ensuring medications align with fracture risk, and prioritizing lifestyle and dietary calcium before defaulting to supplements in well individuals.

Could GPs actually go private? Why are GPs rethinking LESs? And vitamin D and calcium for fracture prevention

Q: Does this change NICE or NOG guidance, or how we treat patients on osteoporosis medications?

No, it doesn't change NOG guidance or the need for co-prescription of calcium and vitamin D with anti-osteoporosis treatments when needed, and optimizing dietary calcium remains important. The guidance for patients on osteoporosis treatment remains focused on ensuring adequate vitamin D and calcium, with decisions tailored to individual risk.

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A UK-focused GP podcast delivering monthly updates on primary care, policy shifts, and clinical guidance. Episodes commonly center on NHS contracts and funding, guidelines for prescribing and management in general practice, and the practical implications of new policies or technologies in everyday GP work. Guests include practicing clinicians, policy insiders, and Pulse journalists who provide both frontline perspective and industry context. Notable strengths include panel discussions with multiple experts, practical clinical segments, and timely commentary on health system changes, making it a fit for listeners who want actionable takeaways for their practices and awareness of how policy shapes patient care. A distinctive edge is the integ... more

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1. Dr Katie Bramall
2. Professor Tom Barber
3. Keith Upcroft
4. Celia Gregson
5. Harry Hetherington
6. Stephanie Kayode
7. Imran Sajid
8. Baroness Clare Gerada

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