Jake Beech

Jake Beech, a policy fellow at the Health Foundation, dives into the complexities of access in general practice. He discusses a research project that’s developing a ‘candidacy framework’ to enhance patient access beyond the traditional supply and demand model. Jake highlights why patient satisfaction remains low despite increasing appointments and critiques current national data that shapes policy decisions. He emphasizes the need for innovative strategies and local adaptability to tackle healthcare inequalities and improve patient experiences.

Join Jake Beech, a Policy Fellow at The Health Foundation, as he analyzes the complex landscape of GP hiring under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. Alongside him, Keith Hopcroft, a working GP and editorial advisor, dives into the rollout and prescription challenges of the weight-loss drug tirzepatide. Eliza Parr, a senior reporter, teases her upcoming investigation on local enhanced services. Together, they tackle pressing issues in GP recruitment and the ethical dilemmas of new weight loss treatments, offering a thought-provoking discussion.