NHS England Podcast

In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast which concludes the second series, a panel of practising GPs discuss the management of long-term health conditions within primary care including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. To give feedback on the Transforming Primary Care podcast please complete our survey before the end of June 2025. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41foesjp0W1OnSDUaqCXHetUNjUwTzFGUExNTlFPRjhCOFZMU0U1RUEwSy4u A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/managing-long-term-health-conditions-within-primary-care/ If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net

In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, a panel of practising GPs including Dr Aarti Bansal co-founder of the Greener Practice network, discuss the practical steps general practice colleagues can take towards greener and better healthcare, which benefit patients, GP practice teams and the planet. For more information about Greener NHS visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/our-work/greener-nhs/ For more information about Greener Practice visit: https://greenerpractice.co.uk/ A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/greener-general-practice-podcast-transcript/ If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net

A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/your-guide-to-nhs-breast-screening-audio/ If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.contactus@nhs.net

In this podcast, Ricky Tenchavez shares his journey of implementing Scan4Safety at Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust. Discover how his clinical background and focus on staff engagement proved crucial to success, transforming initial resistance into enthusiastic adoption. Learn practical strategies for change management, from comprehensive staff training to building a champions network, and hear how the trust achieved rapid rollout across 28 theatres through effective communication and continuous support for staff. You can view some of the resources Ricky developed here https://scan4safety.nhs.uk/how-clinical-engagement-and-change-management-enabled-scan4safety-benefits-in-theatres-at-doncaster-and-bassetlaw-teaching-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/ Visit the Scan4Safety website https://scan4safety.nhs.uk/ A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/implementing-scan4safety-through-people-first-engagement/ If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: digital.clinicalsafety@nhs.net

Minal Bakhai, National Director at NHS England and an experienced GP, joins fellow GP Mateen Olai to discuss groundbreaking advancements in digital triage within General Practice. They unveil the transformative potential of online services in reducing wait times and improving patient experiences. The conversation dives into overcoming challenges in implementing these systems, emphasizing collaboration and communication. Additionally, they highlight how data-driven strategies can enhance care models and ensure practices meet local patient needs effectively.

Ruth Buchan, Mark Burden, and Claire Smeaton dive into the transformative role of community pharmacies in patient care. They discuss the innovative 'Pharmacy First' initiative, which allows patients to consult pharmacies for minor illnesses, reducing pressures on general practice. The panel emphasizes collaboration between pharmacies and GPs, the benefits of digital referrals, and the expanding clinical skills of pharmacists. They also explore creative initiatives, like Captain Blood Pressure, aimed at enhancing health awareness and community engagement.

NHS colleagues across the region are working hard to make it easier for people to access the care they need. In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast series, we explore the role of digital technology in addressing health inequalities and improving health outcomes for underserved groups and communities A panel of health and care professionals join Rachel Johns deputy regional director of public health for NHS England and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities for North East and Yorkshire to discuss the initiatives within primary care which aim to ensure everyone is able to access NHS services. This includes how colleagues are working with primary care teams to successfully navigate challenges such as higher levels of deprivation and lower literacy levels. For more information on NHS England’s work on addressing health inequalities visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/ For more information on the Transforming Primary Care podcast visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/our-work/transforming-primary-care-podcast/ A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-addressing-health-inequalities-do-digital-technologies-make-the-difference/ Contact us: england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net

An audio version of the spring COVID-19 invitation for people aged 75 and over A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/spring-covid-19-invitation-for-people-aged-75-and-over/ Contact us: england.contactus@nhs.net

This is an audio version of the Spring COVID-19 invitation for people with a weakened immune system A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/spring-covid-19-invitation-for-people-with-a-weakened-immune-system/ Contact us: england.contactus@nhs.net

Making full use of a multi-professional primary care team, helping GPs and practice staff to optimise use of their time to where it’s needed most, is a key principle of Modern General Practice. A panel of GPs and other health and care professionals join Dr Simon Stockill to discuss how the ability to better allocate patients to the right health professional or service supports effective use of staff time and skills, including those employed through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). In this episode, recorded in December 2024, we also explore how creating a multi-disciplinary team can support improved ability and capacity to provide continuity of care for those that benefit most, including vulnerable patients and those with long-term health conditions. For more information about Modern General Practice visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/national-general-practice-improvement-programme/modern-general-practice-model/ A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/transforming-primary-care-creating-the-multidisciplinary-team/ Contact us: england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net