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Brought to you by GPonline.com, this weekly podcast discusses the latest news from the world of UK general practice and talks to GPs and others about the big issues affecting primary care. We're also aiming to highlight some positive stories and inspiring people along the way.

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Emma speaks with Dr Ruth Abrams, an organisational psychologist and associate professor at the University of Surrey School of Health Sciences , about her recent research published in the BJGP on the conditions in which women GPs thrive.

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This week Emma, Nick and Kimberley look at the government’s 10-year health plan one year on and ask how much progress has been made, whether it is on track and what needs to happen next. They also talk about  PCN contract variations after every pract... more

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Emma speaks to BMA England GP committee chair Dr Katie Bramall about her decision not to stand for re-election when her three-year term ends this month and the highs and lows of her time in the role.

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GP Money Matters is a series of special bonus episodes of Talking General Practice sponsored by Wesleyan where we look at key personal finance issues that affect GPs.

In this episode GPonline editor Emma Bower talks to Wendy Baillie, a chartered fin... more

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Recent Guests

Wendy Baillie
Chartered Financial Planner and Retirement Lead for the Medical Division at Wesleyan
Wesleyan
Episode: GP Money Matters: GP career trends and financial planning
Nada Khan
GP in Exeter and clinical lecturer in general practice
University of Exeter; GP in Exeter
Episode: How we can keep experienced GPs working in the NHS
Katie Bramwell
BMA England GP committee chair
British Medical Association
Episode: BMA to ballot on ‘plan B’ for GP contracts, NHS workforce plan, single patient record fears
Sarah Jacks
GP co-lead, Doctors' Association UK
Doctors' Association UK
Episode: BMA to ballot on ‘plan B’ for GP contracts, NHS workforce plan, single patient record fears
Zalan Alam
GP in Rochdale; GP with a special interest in intermediate care; peer ambassador for Modern General Practice
Haywood Middleton and Rochdale Intermediate Care Team; Rochdale GP
Episode: Inside the government's flagship neighbourhood health programme
Rachel Stead
Strategic PCN Manager for South Sefton Primary Care Network
South Sefton PCN
Episode: Inside the government's flagship neighbourhood health programme
John Ribchester
GP partner at Whitstable Medical Practice, Kent
Whitstable Medical Practice
Episode: Lessons from a pioneering practice on making neighbourhood health work
Steve Taylor
GP spokesperson for Doctors' Association UK
Doctors' Association UK
Episode: Can the NHS win GPs over on advice and guidance, plus GP partnership fears
David Wrigley
Deputy Chair, England GP Committee
British Medical Association (BMA)
Episode: Can the NHS win GPs over on advice and guidance, plus GP partnership fears

Hosts

Emma Bower
Editor and host focused on general practice policy and practice-level insights.
Nick Bostock
Deputy Editor and co-host providing policy analysis and industry perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Assisted dying Episode

    Thank you for producing this episode. Highly Recommended for all of us practitioners who deal with patients everyday.

    I have a conscientious objection to this law, UNLESS the eligibility criteria will include Maximum palliative care input before a patient gets approval. If exceptional palliative care provision happens, then no one will actually need to use this law.

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Balanced coverage of policy and practitioner realities
Useful for understanding NHS contracting and GP workload issues
High-quality guest lineups with credible voices
Engaging discussions, though sometimes dense for non-professionals

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Talking Points

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Tackling the GP jobs crisis and standing up for salaried and locum GPs
Q: What practical steps can a salary GP take when starting a new role?
Ensure you join the BMA and use the contract checking service; review the contract thoroughly clause by clause before starting; consider forming a group with colleagues to advocate for fair terms and a well-defined job plan.
Tackling the GP jobs crisis and standing up for salaried and locum GPs
Q: How has the ARRS scheme affected GPs and why do you view it as insufficient?
ARRS is seen as a partial fix—a sticking plaster that doesn't address underlying issues like staffing shortages, continuity of care, and the real on-costs of employing GPs; it needs to be accompanied by long-term, ring-fenced funding for GP workforce.
Tackling the GP jobs crisis and standing up for salaried and locum GPs
Q: What are your three main priorities for the Sessional GP Committee right now?
We are prioritizing making work available, safe, and fairly remunerated, with engagement of sessional colleagues to build a united voice that can advocate effectively for better contracts and working conditions.
GP Money Matters: Understanding your NHS pension and the McCloud judgment
Q: What practical steps should GPs take now to protect their retirement planning given the delays?
GPs should engage with specialist advisors, start with a clear end goal for retirement, request service extracts to verify historical pension data, use interim projections from Admin Centres, and patiently wait for post-McCloud numbers before making major decisions, while avoiding panicked or self-directed moves.
GP Money Matters: Understanding your NHS pension and the McCloud judgment
Q: But can you give us a recap of what McCloud is and why it matters for GPs?
McCloud is a 2015 High Court ruling that found changes to public sector pension schemes unfair for some existing members, including NHS pension participants. Between 2015 and 2022, members have a choice about whether some benefits should stay in the legacy scheme or move to the new scheme, but finalised numbers and options have been delayed due to administration backlogs, making it hard to plan retirement.

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A weekly UK-focused show that centers on general practice, primary care policy, and NHS reforms. Discussions frequently explore GP workloads, contract changes, neighbourhood health initiatives, data sharing, and workforce planning, often with practitioner or policy expert guests. Across episodes, the tone balances hard-edged policy analysis with practitioner realities, including retention challenges, funding shifts, and practical delivery innovations at the local level. It's likely to appeal to GPs, practice managers, nurses in primary care, researchers, and healthcare policy enthusiasts who want clear, actionable context on how national decisions affect day-to-day care and the broader system.

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Recent guests on Talking General Practice include:

1. Wendy Baillie
2. Nada Khan
3. Katie Bramwell
4. Sarah Jacks
5. Zalan Alam
6. Rachel Stead
7. John Ribchester
8. Steve Taylor

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