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Contact us and share your opinionToday we take a look at the new policy document… “Joining up care for people, places and populations”https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-social-care-integration-joining-up-care-for-people-places-and-populations  Check out our PCN Plus course for Primary Care Network Leaders athttps://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/pcn-plusBoost 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

Contact us and share your opinionJoin DrGandalf for the contract update for 2022/23 as he deciphers all the changes including the documents. Link to letter: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/B1375_Letter-re-General-practice-contract-arrangements-in-2022-23_010322.pdfBoost 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/EMIScourseDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for the latest news in technology-enhanced primary care and learning.Live Episode- GP News Catch UpWelcome… So much been going on in the worldGP stories that caught our eye…Living with COVIDGP FinancesHow are you?COVID-19 RESPONSE: LIVING WITH COVID-19 Changes at a glance P22https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-living-with-covid-19 GPs express concern about practice infection control under ‘Living with Covid’ planhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/coronavirus/gps-express-concern-about-practice-infection-control-under-living-with-covid-plan NHS England told Pulse that continued Covid testing for GPs and practice staff is being reviewed, and will be updated before 1 April.IPC guidance no changesNHS staff ‘excluded’ from free COVID-19 testing from AprilPrimary care leaders have demanded ‘urgent clarity’ around free COVID-19 testing for NHS staff after the government suggested it would end from April.https://www.gponline.com/nhs-staff-excluded-free-covid-19-testing-april/article/1747656Vulnerable patients to receive additional Covid boosters in spring and autumnhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/coronavirus/vulnerable-patients-to-receive-additional-covid-boosters-in-spring-and-autumn The JCVI has also advised UK governments that a further booster is likely to be advised ‘for people who are at higher risk of severe’ Covid this autumn, with more definitive advice to come ‘in due course’.adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults; andindividuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in in the Covid-19 healthcare guidance Green Book.Government suggests 2% pay uplift for salaried GPshttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/practice-personal-finance/government-suggests-2-pay-uplift-for-salaried-gps/Gov. talking of post COVID financial restraintGeneral NHS pay increase of 2%Inflation 5.5%???Real-terms GP income far below level a decade ago and set for further dropEvidence from the DHSC to the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB), which advises the government on pay, shows that average GP partner income in 2019/20 was £121,800 - down 15% in real terms compared with 2006/7.Salaried GP pay at £63,600 in 2019/20 is down 8.5% in real terms over the same period, figures quoted in the DHSC evidence showThe call for pay rises for salaried GPs and other practice staff to be limited to 2% comes despite the government backing a 3% rise last year that exceeded the level awarded through the five-year deal, leaving practices with huge unfunded rises in staff costs.https://www.gponline.com/real-terms-gp-income-far-below-level-decade-ago-set-further-drop/article/1747964£250m-a-year GP extended access scheme had ‘no measurable impact’, finds studyhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/contract/250m-a-year-gp-extended-access-scheme-had-no-measurable-impact-finds-study/ 2016 schemeLed by the University of Manchester, the study also reported no notable impact on continuity of care or overall patient satisfaction with general practice.Has been evidence to suggest reduced ED admissionsHelps some demographics more than othersJavid says GPDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Contact us and share your opinionDO NOT miss this massive SystmOne update. Including communication annexe updates, Brigid app, accelerated notes access, automated pathology filing and so much more.Part 1 – Current ongoing developments 1.    Accelerated access to GP records2.    Brigid app3.    Pathology auto-filling  Part 2 – Show and tell recent developments 1.    SMS Limit Increase2.    Report on Airmid user3.    UI Look & Feel Rollout4.    User Groups vs Teams5.    Protocols and variables   Part 3 – Other recent development 1.    eMed3 uplift2.    GMS Registrations in prisonBoost 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/EMIScourseDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Contact us and share your opinionReflecting on the recent media chatter about plans for a review into the GP delivery models and integration with secondary care.A shorter solo episode from Andy.Links:https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/gps-nationalised-in-javid-plan-to-reduce-hospital-admissions-h0d90cxjs https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politics/gps-could-be-incentivised-to-work-under-hospitals-trusts-reports-claim/ https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj.o267.full https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gp-partnership-review-final-report 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 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

Contact us and share your opinionJoin Gandhi and special guest Tara Humphries from the Business of healthcare podcast as we talk about life as a clinical director of a PCN and what it means for your practice, your network, and you. The Business of Healthcare Podcast: https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/thebusinessofhealthcarepodcastSign up for PCN PLUS: https://bit.ly/PCNPLUSBoost 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/EMIScourseDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Contact us and share your opinion This is the FOURTH and FINAL episode in our FOUR-part series discussing the challenges PCNs face in engaging with their key stakeholders. In this episode we explore key considerations for PCNs and practices as they engage with their communities. • Part ONE – NHS system partners • Part TWO - Community partner organizations • Part THREE - Patients • Part FOUR – Staff; Intra PCN, ARRS, and Practices Staff 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/EMIScourseDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Contact us and share your opinionVaccination as a condition for deployment (VCOD) is the term of the guidance for NHS workers about the COVID vaccination mandate. Find out more here ⬇️⬇️⬇️Update letter: Vaccination as a condition of deployment (VCOD) for all healthcare workers - Phase 2: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2022/01/C1546-letter-vcod-for-healthcare-workers-phase-2.pdf The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 : https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/15/made Key dates sent to government 9.11.21Passed in law 6.1.22Last date to have first dose 3rd Feb 2022Regulations in effect 1st April 2022• Phase 2: VCOD Implementation guidance • Frequently Asked Questions • Information on a VCOD Workforce Vaccination History Solution to assist Trusts with understanding the vaccination status of their workforce • Details of a new repository on FutureNHS for all VCOD-related information and resourcesVCOD implementation guidance: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2022/01/C1545-update-vcod-for-healthcare-workers-phase-2-implementation.pdfVCOD FAQ: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2022/01/C1547-vaccination-as-a-condition-of-employment-faqs-v2.pdfEquality and diversity assessment :https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1032170/making-vaccination-a-condition-of-deployment-in-health-and-wider-social-care-settings-equality-impact-assessment.pdfDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for the latest primary care update and how you can make 2022 more sane and productive.Welcome to 2022The new yearIntroDiscussing ways, tips, habits, routines for success in 2022Review last year and lifeSet priorities - life areasSet goals - spread them for balance (life/work examples)Break them up into achievable steps - spread throughout the year - monthly, quarterly? Add big events like AppraisalComposite goals - timed 10k runs - composite targetFocus on the process, not goals? Be the person who is fit healthy, runs, and eats well, rather than just aim to get to a weight target - then what?Habits - One of my favorite books in 2021 was Atomic Habits -  30 days to make a habit, how to make a good or bad habit stick - obvious, attractive, easy, satisfying (and breaking a habit - opposite), goals for direction, systems for achievement,just turn up at firstNever skip 2x in a rowYou are not a frog, making helpful habits stick: 30 days to make a habit https://youarenotafrog.com/episode-101/Tiny habits big changes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/326936/142... RoutinesPrinciples…Parkinson’s law (task expands to fill time)Parreto principal (80/20)Pomodoro (bursts with breaks)Incremental gains - sky cycling / compounding habitsEisenhower matrix - important/urgency3 Frogs2 min principalWas that helpful?How are you preparing for 2022Boost 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/EMIScourseDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Contact us and share your opinionWhat a year! Find out who were the most impressive, disruptive and innovative General Practice technology players in 2021… And what do we predict for 2022 in Primary Care!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