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Talking General Practice

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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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This week Emma speaks to GP partner Dr Tommy Perkins and specialist medical accountant Andy Pow from Medics Money about the financial issues practices and PCNs are facing and what they need to do to prepare for 2027.

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Emma and Nick discuss the government’s evidence to the Doctors and Dentists Review Body and what it had to say about the pay rise GPs should receive next year - and look at how the budget might affect general practice.

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GPonline is the media partner for the RCGP annual conference and this is a special episode from a very packed event in Glasgow this week.

Emma looks at what RCGP president Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown said in her first speech to the conference... more

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Recent Guests

Victoria Tzortziou Brown
RCGP president
Royal College of General Practitioners
Episode: RCGP conference – Continuity of care, AI in general practice, value of a GP
Margaret Ikpoh
RCGP vice president for professional development
Royal College of General Practitioners
Episode: RCGP conference – Continuity of care, AI in general practice, value of a GP
Thomas Patel-Campbell
RCGP vice president for finance and member value
Royal College of General Practitioners
Episode: RCGP conference – Continuity of care, AI in general practice, value of a GP
Munro Stewart
RCGP vice president for policy and GP partner in Dundee
Royal College of General Practitioners
Episode: RCGP conference – Continuity of care, AI in general practice, value of a GP
Jamie Hynes
RCGP vice president for member standards and GP trainer
Royal College of General Practitioners
Episode: RCGP conference – Continuity of care, AI in general practice, value of a GP
Chris Provan
Outgoing RCGP Scotland chair and GP partner in Aberdeen
Royal College of General Practitioners
Episode: RCGP conference – Continuity of care, AI in general practice, value of a GP
Andy Brooks
Clinical chair of the National Association of Primary Care
National Association of Primary Care
Episode: Unlocking the benefits of neighbourhoods - in conversation with the NAPC
Liam Loftus
Head of policy at the National Association of Primary Care
National Association of Primary Care
Episode: Unlocking the benefits of neighbourhoods - in conversation with the NAPC
Dr. Adrian Hayter
Chief Medical Officer at NICE; GP partner in Windsor
NICE
Episode: GP and NICE CMO Dr Adrian Hayter on improving guidance for GPs, new tech and prescribing

Hosts

Emma Bower
Host of the podcast; Editor of GPonline and contributor on general practice policy and frontline issues.
Nick Bostock
Deputy Editor and co-host; provides policy context and critical commentary on NHS and GP funding.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
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    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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A recurring positive theme is the balance of challenging topics with constructive, actionable advice for GPs and practice teams.
Some episodes are seen as dense but informative, offering clear takeaways for practice improvement and funding navigation.
Listeners value practical, policy-grounded discussion relevant to day-to-day practice.
Guests are typically well-informed and bring firsthand experience from policy, finance, or clinical leadership.

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Talking Points

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RCGP conference – Continuity of care, AI in general practice, value of a GP
Q: What needs to happen next to ensure we carry on building on this over the coming couple of years?
Chris Provan says policy commitments must lead to real investment in general practice, including more GPs, better infrastructure and IT, and resources that match the work shifted into primary care.
RCGP conference – Continuity of care, AI in general practice, value of a GP
Q: How do you both see AI as an opportunity to improve general practice first?
Munro Stewart says AI could improve efficiency, support research and coding, and assist with administration while giving GPs more time with patients. Jamie Hynes describes it as a tool that can augment expertise and support training, but not replace clinicians' communication and judgement.
Unlocking the benefits of neighbourhoods - in conversation with the NAPC
Q: If there's a GP or practice manager listening to this, what's the key bit of advice you'd give to them about how to get started with all of this?
Start now by understanding the population and talking with local partners, including community nurses, social care, councils, PCNs and voluntary organisations. Build on willing partners and existing energy rather than waiting for contracts or a national blueprint.
Unlocking the benefits of neighbourhoods - in conversation with the NAPC
Q: What are the benefits of this way of working for GPs, for practices, for patients?
Neighbourhood working can coordinate care around people rather than organisational or service boundaries, making proactive care easier and supporting continuity. It can also help practices share data, workforce and rapid-response capacity, redesign local pathways, and have a stronger role in shaping neighbourhood services.
RCGP president Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown on the state of general practice, continuity and neighbourhoods
Q: You personally are a really big advocate of continuity of care. Against that backdrop of the government's obsession with access, how can the college convince politicians that continuity is important?
She says access and continuity should not be framed as competing priorities. Timely access should include seeing the right professional, ideally someone who knows the patient, because continuity supports better decisions, outcomes and efficient use of resources. Access policies should enable continuity rather than undermine it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking General Practice

What is Talking General Practice about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly UK generally focused discussions on primary care policy, funding, and practical challenges facing general practice. Episodes frequently cover NHS funding, GP contracts, neighbourhood and PCN initiatives, workload and burnout, and developments around GP premises and data sharing. Notable strengths include strong policy context, invited expert guests from bodies like the BMA, NHS leaders, and researchers, plus practical financial and workforce guidance for GPs. Listeners often get a clear view of how national policy translates to day-to-day practice, with measured critiques and examples from regions, making it useful for practitioners, practice managers, and policy stakeholders who want actionable takeaways and a sense of current mom... more

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1. Victoria Tzortziou Brown
2. Margaret Ikpoh
3. Thomas Patel-Campbell
4. Munro Stewart
5. Jamie Hynes
6. Chris Provan
7. Andy Brooks
8. Liam Loftus

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