
eGPlearning Podblast
eGPlearning Podblast is a the audio podcast for eGPlearning by two Nottingham-based GPs covering recent topics, useful clinical apps, and interviews with primary care health tech innovators. Hosted by Dr Hussain Gandhi (@drGandalf52) and Dr Andrew Foster (@drawfoster) as they tech-enhance primary care and learning.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2025 • 52min
eGPlearning Easter update
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for the latest General Practice update for Easter - what chaos is being brought? PCIT: https://www.primarycareit.co.uk/00:00 Intro01:30 Episode plan03:14 Advice and guidance on millions to saveBBC - Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospitalhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c...10:36 ICBs mining dataLike Minecraft ICBs told to mine new GP practice dataset for ‘unwarranted variation’https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/nhs...17:30 NHS barcodeNHS-specific barcode to ensure prompt delivery of appointment lettershttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/ref...21:37 save money on SMS22:10 BMA timelineBMA wants wholesale new GP contract to be agreed ‘by end of 2026’Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Apr 3, 2025 • 37min
Reviewing contract changes and announcements of Q1 2025!
Contact us and share your opinionToday we pause for breath and recap on the big announcements and developments so far this year in General Practice and the NHS.This is a great summary to help you catch up with the big contract changes and announcements so far this year.Topics covered and more in depth eGPlearning resources…30/1/25 - Neighbourhood health guidelines 2025/26https://www.youtube.com/live/MhH60zzBIxEAnd 2025/26 NHS priorities and operational planning guidancehttps://www.youtube.com/live/7NKeYOp4TBU New GP contract 25-26https://www.youtube.com/live/5gAcCPTPE08 ICBs to reduce running costs by 50%NHS England abolishedhttps://www.youtube.com/live/JxO60Y7Hquw New PCN DES contracthttps://www.youtube.com/live/L8wWWy4-_tU New QOF guidanceAdvice & Guidance Enhanced Service SpecificationJoin us for the PCN plus conference on 23/4/25https://ockham.healthcare/pcn-plus-conference-the-future-of-pcns-2025/ Join us for the GP5T9 conference for GP educators on 26/4/25 https://events.ringcentral.com/events/gp5t9-7cdf6d94-83b6-4175-adf8-0abf2549b216/registration Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Mar 29, 2025 • 1h 34min
NHS GP contract review 25-26
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for a deep dive on the GP contract details for 2025-26 check out @primarycareit4878 Network Contract DES 25-26:https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...NHS GP contract 25-26 non-clinical guidance https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...NHS GP contract 25-26 clinical guidance https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...QoF guidance 25-26: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...Enhanced service specification advice and guidance 25-26: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...GP contract spec 24-25 Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 8min
Total Triage with Accurx
Contact us and share your opinionFind out more and the quick start guide here: https://link.accurx.com/JourneyToEfficientTriageBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 52min
GP contract headlines 25/26
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for this extra episode reviewing the draft GP contract changes and what they mean for General practice LIVE join PCN PLus LIVE: https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/pcn-...Contract offer: https://www.bma.org.uk/media/vy3fnfsa...Government comments: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ne...BMA comments: https://www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent...Join PCN Plus LIVE 2025: https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/pcn-...00:00 Overview of Draft Changes to the GP Contract for 2025/26Suggested changes tentatively approved by the GPC.Missing details and future implications for GP practices.02:00 NHS England GP Contract Negotiations for 2025/26Official contract version released and negotiated by the GPC.Analysis of contract letter and upcoming negotiations.05:44 Funding Distribution and GP Contracts£889MBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Feb 27, 2025 • 27min
UK AI Playbook for Healthcare
Contact us and share your opinionThe Artificial Intelligence Playbook for the UK Government is a document published by the UK government on 10/2/25 to help departments and public sector organisations harness the power of a wide range of AI technologies safely, effectively, and responsibly. We discuss how this document can help individuals and organisations working in healthcare deploy effective AI solutions safely. We cover some of the fundamental AI technologies described in the document and the 10 principals they lay out for the safe deployment of AI solutions in government. Find the document here… https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-playbook-for-the-uk-government/artificial-intelligence-playbook-for-the-uk-government-html Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Feb 20, 2025 • 49min
NHS operational and neighbour guidance for General Practice
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for this review of the NHS Operational Guidance, the NHS Neighbourhood plan and more...NHS operational guidance: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...NHS neighbourhood plan: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/...Sign up to PCN Plus 2025 https://ockham.healthcare/pcn-plus-co...Sign up to GP5T9: https://events.ringcentral.com/events...Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Feb 6, 2025 • 53min
NHS Neighbourhood guidance by eGPlearning and more
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for the latest on the NHS and General Practice with some major policy shifts coming see links below ⬇⬇⬇00:00 Gandhi solo02:20 News Roundup02:30 Vaccinations by ICBsNational vaccination plan: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli...04:56 AI Benefits in Health https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/tec...07:23 Mounjoro harder to getNew weight loss drug guidance:; https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli...09:43 Legal risk with weight loss drugs: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli...12:30 Comments and Questions13:57 NHS publications cornerBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Jan 23, 2025 • 52min
PCN update for Jan 2025 and more
Contact us and share your opinionFuture of PCNs ‘secure’ for 2025/26, NHS England tells GPshttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/nhs-structures/future-of-pcns-secure-for-2025-26-nhs-england-tells-gps/ NHSE New Publications Corner… https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/?filter-keyword=&filter-category=&filter-publication=&filter-date-from=&filter-date-to=&filter-order-by=date-desc Reminder for primary care networks (PCNs) to use their GP Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funding in 2024/25https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/pcn-reminder-to-use-gp-additional-roles-reimbursement-scheme-funding-24-25/Annual assessment of integrated care boards 2023/24https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/annual-assessment-of-integrated-care-boards-2023-24/Friends and Family Test data – November 2024https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/friends-and-family-test-data-november-2024/GPs out of work despite practices reporting 16% shortfall in GP numbers https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workforce/gps-out-of-work-despite-practices-reporting-16-shortfall-in-gp-numbers/Streeting pressed on fixing GP premises after surgery roof collapsedhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/premises/streeting-pressed-on-fixing-gp-premises-after-surgery-roof-collapsed/NHSE holds off publishing GP ARRS figures amid conflicting reportshttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workforce/nhse-holds-off-publishing-gp-arrs-figures-amid-conflicting-reports/GPs warned against using artificial intelligence without ICB approvalhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/technology/gps-warned-against-using-artificial-intelligence-without-icb-approval/NHSE tBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 13min
eGPlearning update Jan 2025 - Elective Recovery and more
Contact us and share your opinionWe are back with some big news and plans for 2025 see below ⬇️⬇️⬇️Reforming elective care for patients ORIGINAL: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...Reforming elective care for patients UPDATED: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...PCN Plus 2025: https://events.ringcentral.com/events...GP5T9: https://events.ringcentral.com/events...00:00 Intro01:26 Why Gandhi was away03:34 What's coming up...05:15 Streeting's GP Uplift?12:24 Elective Reform of the NHS14:17 Sarah's Story...16:30 Did Streeting and Dept of Health mess up?23:30 Elective reform explained38:00 Private/independent sector in the NHS40:10 £20 for Advice and Guidance!47:13 More elective refoBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse
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