Wessex LMCs Podcasts
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Welcome to Wessex LMCs podcasts. We will share good ideas, challenge your thoughts and introduce you to interesting people and projects all to support you in your work in general practice. The world of general practice is getting busier and busier, so why not listen to one of our audio podcasts whilst you are driving, at the gym, or during a break. We will share good ideas, challenge your thoughts and introduce you to interesting people and projects all to support you in your work in general practice. Do remember to record the time you have spent listening to our podcasts for your CPD.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in podcasts and webinars are guest speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Wessex LMCs. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Wessex LMC name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 13min
Talking General Practice: Dr Andy Purbrick on GP Pressures and a Live Question to Wes Streeting
Dr. Andy Purbrick, Joint Chief Executive of Wessex Local Medical Committees and an experienced GP, discusses the rising pressures in general practice, highlighting that capacity, not access, is the real issue. He reveals the long hours and administrative burdens doctors face daily. Health Secretary Wes Streeting addresses regional NHS challenges, including ambulance response times and waiting lists. The conversation underscores the need for a focus on GP recruitment and retention, as well as modernizing access to care, while emphasizing the importance of honest public dialogue on healthcare funding.
Jan 21, 2026 • 13min
Wessex LMCs PM Update - 20 January 2026
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Jan 8, 2026 • 23min
Wessex LMCs PM Update - 07 January 2026
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Jan 7, 2026 • 15min
It’s good to have someone to walk alongside you...
Louise Greenwood (Director of Education & Training) talks to Sue Scott (PM Supporter) about what specifically PM Supporters can do for PMs. If you are a PM, a deputy, or a PCN Manager do listen and hear how our PM Supporters can help with finance, HR, workflow and so much more. It can be a small problem or a big challenge – the PMs have walked in your shoes and can confidentially help in so many ways.
Do get in touch with one of them or with Louise to find out more.
Dec 18, 2025 • 11min
Behind the Festive Cheer: Talking Support, Pressure and Wellbeing
Christmas is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, but for many people it can bring added pressure, loneliness, financial strain, and emotional challenges. Dr Laura Edwards, Joint CEO, speaks to Louise Greenwood, Director of Education, about the resources and guidance available to offer routes to support throughout the festive season.
https://www.wessexlmcs.com/wellbeing-support-this-christmas/
Dec 12, 2025 • 15min
Our Letter to the Secretary of State
Dr Laura Edwards and Dr Andy Purbrick, Joint CEOs of Wessex LMCs, discuss this letter that was sent on behalf of Wessex Constituents to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the 9th December 2025. The letter has been copied to all MPs across Wessex. This was our response to the letter that was sent to all GPs by Wes Streeting on 27th November 2025.
Wessex LMCs Ltd remains committed to supporting and representing you at a local, regional, and national level. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your teams for your commitment and dedication in continuing to deliver the best general practice for our communities.
Dec 11, 2025 • 44min
Wessex LMCs PM Update - 10 December 2025
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Dec 9, 2025 • 17min
Enhanced Services and Contracts – what are these and what influence do these have on the nursing team?
Contracts underpin all we do in the practice – including care in the treatment room. Lisa Harding (Director of Primary Care) & Zoe Tobin (previous Nurse Advisor) talk to Louise Greenwood (Director of Education & Training) about the importance to the nursing team of understanding how the contracts work. The contracts can affect the treatment that the nursing team give, the equipment that they use and the education that they need. And this understanding can assist in conversations with patients. Do listen to find out more and share with all members of the nursing team.
Nov 27, 2025 • 58min
Wessex LMCs PM Update - 26 November 2025
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Nov 26, 2025 • 28min
Pain Services Explained: A Conversation for GPs
In this podcast, Dr Will Howard, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs, is joined by Cathy Price, a Pain Medicine Consultant with over 25 years of experience. Together, they explore current pain services and how GPs can make the most of them, discuss how to identify appropriate patients for referral, and consider the value of a multidisciplinary approach.
Useful Links:
British Pain Society - https://www.britishpainsociety.org/
Live Well with Pain - https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/
Persistent Pain - https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/msk/our-services/persistent-pain
