Wessex LMCs Podcasts
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Welcome to Wessex LMCs podcasts. We will share good ideas, challenge your thoughts and introduce you to interesting people and projects all to support you in your work in general practice. The world of general practice is getting busier and busier, so why not listen to one of our audio podcasts whilst you are driving, at the gym, or during a break. We will share good ideas, challenge your thoughts and introduce you to interesting people and projects all to support you in your work in general practice. Do remember to record the time you have spent listening to our podcasts for your CPD.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in podcasts and webinars are guest speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Wessex LMCs. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Wessex LMC name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 22min
Wessex LMCs PM Update - 01 April 2026
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Mar 20, 2026 • 8min
Thinking about attending Wessex LMCs Annual Conference 2026?
In this short podcast, we give you a preview of what to expect from our flagship event. Our Annual Conference brings together GPs, Practice Managers and Primary Care Leaders from across Wessex for a day of shared learning, discussion and collaboration.
Listen to find out why it’s worth booking your place.
Wednesday 3rd June | 09:30 - 16:30
The Stones Hotel, Highpost, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6AT
Book online at https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1035
Mar 19, 2026 • 20min
Responding to the Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Clinical Update
Dr Will Howard, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs, talks to Professor Saul Faust about the recent outbreak of meningitis in Kent. There is useful written information here from NHSE:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/outbreak-of-meningococcal-disease-linked-to-university-of-kent-and-the-area-of-canterbury/
Please also see the Wessex LMCs webpage: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/invasive-meningococcal-disease-outbreak-in-kent/
Mar 18, 2026 • 10min
Wessex LMCs PM Update - 18 March 2026
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Mar 5, 2026 • 59min
GP Contract 2026/27 Webinar 04-03-26
Our CEOs Dr Laura Edwards and Dr Andy Purbrick talk through the new contract release and the associated controversies that have already arisen before the contract has even started.
Mar 4, 2026 • 33min
The GP Contract 2026 / 2027
Our CEOs Dr Laura Edwards and Dr Andy Purbrick talk through the new contract release and the associated controversies that have already arisen before the contract has even started. Hear the headlines of the new contract and their views on it.
Feb 19, 2026 • 7min
Wessex LMCs PM Update - 18 February 2026
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Feb 17, 2026 • 10min
GPs - Is your Pension Record Up to Date?
In this podcast, Dr Laura Edwards, Joint CEO at Wessex LMCs, is joined by Dr Edd Rendell, Medical Director, to raise awareness that over half of GPs in England do not have an up-to-date pension record. Hear about clear, step-by step guidance from the BMA about how to get your record updated and why this is important.
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/pensions/additional-pensions-advice/guidance-for-gps-in-england-on-getting-your-pension-record-up-to-date
Feb 6, 2026 • 25min
Wessex LMCs PM Update - 05 February 2026
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 13min
Talking General Practice: Dr Andy Purbrick on GP Pressures and a Live Question to Wes Streeting
Dr. Andy Purbrick, Joint Chief Executive of Wessex Local Medical Committees and an experienced GP, discusses the rising pressures in general practice, highlighting that capacity, not access, is the real issue. He reveals the long hours and administrative burdens doctors face daily. Health Secretary Wes Streeting addresses regional NHS challenges, including ambulance response times and waiting lists. The conversation underscores the need for a focus on GP recruitment and retention, as well as modernizing access to care, while emphasizing the importance of honest public dialogue on healthcare funding.
