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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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Quick takeaways

  • Dr. Katie Bramall-Stainer emphasizes the urgent need for a new NHS funding model to address the financial challenges faced by general practitioners.
  • The lack of sufficient funding for premises development hinders infrastructure improvements necessary for delivering community-based care effectively.

Deep dives

Dr. Katie Bramw-Stainer's Journey in Medical Politics

Dr. Katie Bramw-Stainer recounts her journey to becoming the chair of the BMA General Practice Committee. Her involvement began with student representation during her time at UCL, where she learned valuable skills in corporate governance and committee structure. Over the years, she transitioned from student leadership to attending local and national committees, eventually becoming a recognized voice in discussions surrounding the workforce challenges facing GPs. She emphasizes the importance of experience within the committee, highlighting how her insights into issues like parental leave reimbursement and workforce attrition have informed her leadership approach.

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