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In todays episode we break down the 2026/27 GP Contract; 💷 Funding pressures 👩‍⚕️ Workforce changes 🏥 PCNs and neighbourhoods 📊 Performance expectations What could this mean for general practice? ockham.healthcare/podcast-practi… @PracticeIndex

New episode: how one GP partner turned around a struggling dispensary, and built a free tool helping practices improve drug purchasing, margins and supply resilience.. 🎙️ ockham.healthcare/podcast-freddi…

Why do appraisals matter? In this episode, we explore meaningful objective setting, 360° feedback, handling difficult conversations & how to align appraisals with your practice strategy, plus a look at Practice Index’s Appraisals Manager. 🎧 Listen here: ockham.healthcare/podcast-practi…

What does long term research tell us about access to general practice? Ben speaks with Catherine Pope, Professor of Medical Sociology about sustainability and patient experience.. 🎧 ockham.healthcare/podcast-cather…

🎧 New episode: implementing neighbourhood health in Rochdale — from PCNs to practice. Listen here.. ockham.healthcare/podcast-dr-zal…

🎙️ New episode: exploring how the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector supports general practice, from social prescribing to neighbourhood care. Listen here: ockham.healthcare/podcast-judy-o…

We unpack what the latest budget really means for general practice. From rising costs to smarter decision making tools, personal tax changes, NHS pensions & long-term planning.. this one’s packed with essential insights. Listen now 👉ockham.healthcare/podcast-practi… #practiceindex

PCNs have the power to shape the future of local healthcare! 🌟 In this solo episode, Ben explores how neighbourhood meetings can unite stakeholders, drive collaboration, and put PCNs in the driver’s seat. 🤝 ockham.healthcare/podcast-ben-go…

Can AI transform how patients access healthcare? Ben speaks with Dr Hannan Chaudery, CTO of GP Triage, on how AI triage is easing NHS pressure, improving outcomes & managing demand efficiently. 🎧 ockham.healthcare/podcast-dr-han…

Learn how to navigate CQC inspections with confidence - including preparation techniques, effective communication, support strategies, and tools to maintain compliance all year round. 🎧 Listen now: ockham.healthcare/podcast-practi… #PracticeIndex

🧬 Genomics is changing general practice. Dr Debbie Hipps joins Ben to explore how genetic insights are improving prevention, diagnosis & treatment.. and why GPs must adapt fast. 🎧 Listen now: ockham.healthcare/podcast-debbie…

Child bereavement is rarely spoken about, yet GPs play a vital role in supporting families. This episode highlights why awareness, empathy & preparedness matter. 🎧 New episode - ockham.healthcare/podcast-jonath…

💡 New episode! This week we dive into the funding gaps in primary care, the challenges of managing patient expectations, and why urgent conversations are needed to secure the future of general practice. #practiceindex ockham.healthcare/podcast-practi…

From personal health challenges to pioneering GP training in gastroenterology, Dr Charlie Andrews is redefining how general practice connects with secondary care. Discover how his programme is shaping the future of patient care. 🎧 Listen here: ockham.healthcare/podcast-charli…

Ben & finance expert Andy Pow unpack the NHS 10 year plan’s big shifts for general practice, from acute to community care, new GP contract models & funding changes. What will this mean for the future of GP services? 🎙️ockham.healthcare/podcast-andy-p…

What’s next for general practice? 🏥 Adrian Down & Ceri Chaplin join Ben to unpack the NHS 10 year plan - from shifting care into communities to the future of PCNs, rural practices & digital transformation. 🎧 Tune in: ockham.healthcare/podcast-practi… #PracticeIndex

🎙️ In this episode, Katie Bramall-Stainer & Alice Benton break down the NHS 10-year plan, from GP challenges & AI innovation to funding shifts & policy influence. A must listen for healthcare professionals shaping the future of general practice. ockham.healthcare/podcast-katie-…

Our latest episode breaks down the newly released NHS 10 Year Plan. What does it mean for general practice? Find out now. 🎧 ockham.healthcare/podcast-ben-go…

Dive into the future of primary care with Pure Unity Health! They're transforming healthcare with first contact physiotherapy services across the UK. Tune in 🎧 ockham.healthcare/podcast-vicky-…

🎙️ Discover how to empower your general practice reception teams with insights from @PracticeIndex. Learn about transforming roles, championing staff wellbeing, and fostering a supportive work environment. 🌟 Listen now - ockham.healthcare/podcast-practi…