
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

Mar 23, 2024 • 24min
Looking after your wellbeing in this chaotic GP world
Contact us and share your opinionWe discuss tips for reducing stress and supporting wellbeing despite the current chaotic and toxic news around in General Practice…0:00 Introduction0:41 Agenda - What are we covering and why?1:59 Challenges to wellbeing in General Practice3:47 Managing your news sources8:28 Creating a positive work environment11:21 Make time for “Deep Work”12:42 Have fun when you can13:43 STOP working & take BREAKS14:55 Get ACTIVE16:30 Restorative activities17:29 AVOID negative activities18:11 Recognise when you need outside helpBoost 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

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 8min
GP referendum, TPP Chaos and more in your primary care update
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for the latest news in General Practice in this update episode on the chaos in primary care.00:00 Intro01:54 GPC ask for 8.7% increase!07:46 BMA GP referendum12:20 Industrial action in Nov15:45 BMA guidance on PA29:47 ICB stops same day hub plans37:24 £300k shortfall at practices closing44:34 GPs redundent at 'GP at Hand'49:18 eGPlearning events50:55 TPP Chaos - Frank Hester question57:06 GP update round-up01:00:07 Sanity in a chaotic worldGPC reveals 8.7% funding demand as contract referendum openshttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/202... Contract growth vs inflation figuresBMA plans for GP industrial action in Novemberhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/bre... Look at timeline box….Public & profession focus groups - positiveDiscuss:Types of industrial action?GP Partner vs salaried position within industrBoost 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

Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 29min
GP contract review 2024
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi as they review the proposed GP contract and explore if it is any good? See below for links and timestamps ⬇️⬇️⬇️Contract letter: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...00:00 Intro02:52 New GP contract summary05:05 THAT NHSE webinar!09:55 2% uplift....!14:14 BMA response17:03 QoF changes23:14 IIF changes27:47 CAIP Capacity and Access Implementation funding34:32 PCN DES changes38:24 PCN CD pay changes40:50 ARRS changes and flexibility46:52 No more redistribution48:00: eGPlearner comments52:30 Performer list changes55:52 Comments58:40 Registration tools01:00:03 Continuity clause01:03:16 Data sharing changes01:06:25 Workforce data01:10:22 Miscellaneous changesBoost 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

Mar 2, 2024 • 35min
Same day acute hub model explained -The Foundry Lewes Model
Contact us and share your opinionTeam eGPlearning shares the Foundry Lewes same-day acute hub model as in the Fuller Stocktake in tackling GP access. Full links below⬇️⬇️⬇️Watch This Next ➡️ Subscribe to our Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/egplearningWays to Work with Us: contact me: / dr-hussain-gandhi Connect with me: https://bit.ly/m/eGPlearningQuestion - Do same-day access hubs work in our mind? Answer below. Disclaimer: (This video is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.)Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/dis...⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Intro01:00 Dr Phil Wallek intro01:35 What is Foundry PCN03:13 Continuity with scale AND access!04:55 Balancing the teams05:38 Patient streaming to make continuity08:00 Creating a hub clinic09:30 Andy's thoughts10Boost 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 29, 2024 • 1h 13min
Acute same day hubs in General Practice - can they work?
Contact us and share your opinionCan Same day acute hubs work in General Practice? What will help? What will not? Find out in this episode with the eGPlearning team links⬇⬇⬇ New Contract stream: https://youtube.com/live/WcNea4om6a8?...Guest speakers:Dr Phillip Wallek - Foundary PCNStefan ScholtesDr Vanashree 'Ash' Sexton00:00 Intro01:25 Guest intro03:20 The 'NWL' model06:00 The Foundry model12:50 Do acute hubs need to be single site?17:30 Types of triage for acute hubs22:50 Some evidence on triage and hubs24:25 Continuity vs urgency conundrum27:10 Team-based continuity30:00 Patient communication32:10 eGPlearner questions32:45 Pharmacy First and acute hubs34:10 Personalised care roles in acute hubs35:40 SDA acute hubs across PCNs/practices37:40 Acute hubs for the system39:15 Challenges of SDA acute hubs43:15 The Hidden Agenda issue43:40 Hub offer to the system45:42 Stepping stone changes47:10 Implementing SDA hubs now?50:50 Should hubs be mandated?53:20 Extra rBoost 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

Feb 22, 2024 • 36min
Times 10 point plan to save the NHS
Contact us and share your opinionThe Times newspaper has a 10 point plan to save the NHS. We discuss the Times Health Commision behind these recommendations and reorder their suggestions from least to most exciting. We also discussed what we think they missed…0:00 Introduction1:41 What is the Times Health Commision3:53 10. Incentivise NHS staff to take part in research5:44 9. Guaranteed access to children’s mental health support within 4 weeks6.59 8. Establish a National Care System8:14 7. Create digital patient passports10:13 6. Tackle waiting lists by introducing weekend High-Intensity Theatre (HIT) lists11:18 5. Establish a Healthy Lives Committee13:074. Introduce no-blame compensation for medical errors14:57 3. Tackle obesity through taxation and advertising regulation17:23 2. Reform the GP contract to focus on wider health outcomes19:32 1. Write off student loans for doctors, nurses and midwives who stay in the NHS23: 20 What do we think is missing?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 15, 2024 • 50min
Is this the end of General Practice?
Contact us and share your opinionBoost 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

Feb 8, 2024 • 18min
Getting to 15k subscribers
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi as the explain their journey to 15k subscribers on Youtube!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

Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
What is next for PCNs with PCN Plus
Contact us and share your opinionJoin Ben, Tara, Andy and Gandhi as we explore what is next for PCNs. We have no contract, but we have ideas, understanding and some opportunities too.Register for the PCN Plus conference Wed 17th April: https://bit.ly/PCNPLUS24L00:00 PCN plus team01:20 Agenda01:47 Video from GPC04:00 Contract negotiations15:43 1.9% uplift!23:30 eGPlearner comments24:40 PCN Plus conference: https://bit.l/PCNPLUS24L25:05 PCNs and GP funding27:21 Pharmacy First39:45 PCN roles demonstrating impact?45:00 Tara being right46:43 more eGPlearner comments47:20 Integrated working53:02 Gandhi's INT rant??54:30 Final INT thoughts56:00 PCN Plus conference: 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

Jan 18, 2024 • 50min
Does ARRS work for General Practice?
Contact us and share your opinionDo the ARRS roles like PA's pharmacists, paramedics, physios and other roles work in General Practice or not?Andy and Gandhi of eGPlearning explore this question in this update episode with content on:ICBs paying for management consultations on General PracticeNHS England's changes to QoF codesand more.....https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pra... recruitment crisis to employment crisisGPs unable to find workARRS roles blamed?But also chronic squeeze on finances and increase in training places means the money isn’t there to employ additional GPs after they are trained?https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/pra... A social media post from England GP Committee chair Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer said ‘preliminary results’ from the practice finance survey showed it ‘dropped by an average of over 20% over one year’.Katie Bramall-Stainer - GPC England Chair responding to a pulse storyhttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/bre...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