Medics Money podcast Ep 242: NHS GPs won’t survive unless … with Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer BMA GPC chair
Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Katie Bramall-Stainer, Chair of the BMA General Practice Committee, shares insights on the pressing challenges facing NHS GPs. She discusses the dire need for funding reform amidst rising costs and staffing shortages. Katie emphasizes the importance of building financial habits for medical professionals and the critical disparities in resources between general practices and large hospitals. The conversation also touches on the need for collective action and communication among GPs to secure sustainable services and improve patient care.
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Path to BMA GPC Chair
- Dr. Bramall-Stainer's path to BMA GPC chair began with student politics at UCL, including a role as General Secretary.
- Her involvement deepened through junior doctor roles, GP registrar leadership, and addressing workforce attrition.
Financial Planning for GP Practices
- Practices must model their finances to understand the impact of rising costs and the flawed reimbursement system.
- Advocate for a new contract with a functional formula to address funding disparities.
LES Funding Disparities
- Locally enhanced services (LES) funding has stagnated while costs have risen, creating financial strain.
- Wide variations in LES payments across ICBs create a postcode lottery for both GPs and patients.