eGPlearning Podblast

Contact us and share your opinionWe review eGPlearning’s 2015 Blueprint for General Practice, and start the process of creating a new plan for general practice in 2022.00:00 Introduction02:20 How to leave us a voice message using Speakpipe.com02:50 Reviewing the 2015 Blueprint for General Practice31:10 Ideas for a Blueprint in 202232:20 Writing a compelling Foreword34:20 Structuring in themes35:00 Organisational models for General Practice37:00 An independent body to oversee an evidence based approach to health policy and statistics40:05 Defining the scope of General Practice, what it does and doesn’t do40:50 Funding41:50 Privatising General Practice42:20 Sustainability – Workforce, renumeration43:50 Diversity and the environment?We need your input and ideas for the new Blueprint! Please comment, message or leave an audio message using our new Speakpipe.com message box.https://www.speakpipe.com/egplearning  See Gandhi’s previous 20155 Blueprint for Primary Care here:  https://egplearning.co.uk/a-further-blueprint-for-primary-care/ Andy had great fun making a response video to Gandhi’s 2015 blueprint for primary care which you can see herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmw2kzwHM_8&t=449sBoost 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 opinionNews and UpdatesOn the menu this morning:Staff talking about spring statement and inflationSpring statement and deprived communitieshttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/23/spring-statement-2022-key-points-rishi-sunak-budgetLess growth 3.8%, was predicted 6%Inflation 7.4%1.25% NI rise staysLess borrowing - some dry powderCut fuel duty by 5p/lNI Threshold increased to £12,570 - lifting proportion of income out of NI deductions, so tax cut for someCutting income tax in 2024No new Money for General PracticeGP contract changes 2022-23https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/contracts/gp-contract/gp-contract-changes-england-202223Global sum 3%QOF 3.2%PCN ARRS uplifted, IIF upliftedAnticipated 2.1% pay upliftSqueeze like 2008 and austerity eraFirst PCNs hire GPs in ‘portfolio’ roles to work across networkshttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pulse-pcn/first-pcns-hire-gps-in-portfolio-roles-to-work-across-networks/‘Uberisation’ of general practice is harming continuity of care, warns Jeremy Hunthttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politics/uberisation-of-general-practice-is-harming-continuity-of-care-warns-jeremy-hunt/Moving away from continuity a big mistake‘I’m afraid we’re moving towards the Uberisation of general practice where you see a different GP every time you contact the NHS, just like you see a different Uber driver. That cannot be a good thing for safety and care.’‘I personally think it’s a big mistake to move away from continuity of care.’Should have done more on the named GP agendaSaying much more sensible things when out of favour and chair of health select committeeGPs can’t access Covid tests as Government asks public not to order themhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/breaking-news/gps-cant-access-covid-tests-as-government-asks-public-not-to-order-them/The Government told the public that free LFTs would be available until the end of this month, but the ordering website now says that ‘most tests are now needed for people at higher risk’, adding that ‘some people stiBoost 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 opinionHow to enable responsible patient record sharing within your practice team and for patient benefit with Dr Amir Hannan of Haughton Thornley Medical centres: http://www.htmc.co.uk/pages/pv.asp?p=htmc0714Boost 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 opinionAn introduction to Blockchain and NFTs for Healthcare Professionals and an exploration of how the technologies might impact the healthcare sector. An introduction to Blockchain and NFTs for Healthcare Professionals and an exploration of how the technologies might impact the healthcare sector.00:00 Introduction 01:33 Blockchain basics 03:19 NFT basics 04:07 Smart contracts 04:54 Authentication including of medications and qualifications 06:21 Medical records on blockchain 08:49 Problems with Blockchain technology in healthcare 10:56 Tokens for positive healthcare behaviors and charitable giving 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 opinionWhat is the NHS Digital Journey Planner and how can it help your practice, PCN or area modernise healthcare? Register: https://digitaljourneyplanner.co.uk00:00 Introduction08:00 NHS Digital Journey planner19:00 Cost of the NHS Digital Journey PlannerCan I tell you about the Digital Journey Planner: Lisa Drake's blog: https://lisad.blog/2022/02/27/can-i-t...Digital Journey planner information page - Foundation and Enhanced Access: https://redmoorcreative.co.uk/djp.htmlCreate your account- Digital Journey Planner: https://digitaljourneyplanner.co.uk/Any enquiries to: hello@digitaljourneyplanner.co.ukBoost 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 opinionThe BMA has released its guidance on safe working in General Practice guidance following the GP contract update. In this episode, we review it and analyze what it means. Link: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/gp-practices/managing-workload/safe-working-in-general-practice 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

Contact us and share your opinionWhat is the impact of the new GP contract? Join the PCN PLUS team as they share their views and what it could mean in practice or for your PCN network. Join PCN PLUS: https://bit.ly/PCNPLUS🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Join 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 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 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/EMIScourse

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 GP access getting ‘back to normal’ on England tourhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politics/javid-says-gp-access-getting-back-to-normal-on-england-tour ‘But now, since we’re past the worst of that, services are getting back to normal.’Announcing the week-long trip, Mr Javid said he plans to visit GPs to ‘personally thank them’ for pandemic sacrifices.