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 4, 2022 • 20min
The Green Agenda and Estates in Primary Care
Dr Laura Edwards speaks with Adam Thompson, Director of Primary Care Surveyors and Mark Robinson, architect, and Director at Simpson Hilder Associates. They discuss:
The role buildings play in the green agenda
What is bream and why is it so important
What you can do to improve your premises
How to start the process of a new premises and timescales
Mar 23, 2022 • 26min
Two Practice Managers share their Experiences of Practice Mergers
Wessex LMCs PM Supporter, Matt Perkins and Sue Scott (previous PM Supporter) discuss their experiences of practice mergers. From initial considerations to the merger process itself, Matt and Sue share their advice and top tips.
The LMC is often asked to facilitate merger meetings and explain the process involved and has, as a consequence, produced a merger pack which is full of information and advice around this subject. Download a copy here
Feb 24, 2022 • 13min
Reducing your practice’s carbon footprint: managing clinical waste
The management of clinical waste is an essential part of ensuring that healthcare activities do not pose a risk of infection, as well as reducing your practice's carbon footprint. Dr Katharine Edmonds joins us with some tips and advice to help reinforce waste management behaviour in practice. Have you considered getting your PPG involved? Katharine explains all...
Find out more on the Greener Practice website: https://www.greenerpractice.co.uk/gifh-audit-1
Feb 17, 2022 • 27min
Wessex LMCs - Our Roles and Responsibilities
Are you familiar with the roles and responsibilities of Wessex LMCs? Dr Gareth Bryant, Acting Chief Executive, gives us an overview including:
What is a LMC
What is Wessex LMCs
LMC structure
What is our Constitution and what is included
Who attends LMC meetings
What role do the Committees play
Who are PM members
What role do individual members play and what is expected on them
To watch the webinar version and access the accompanying slides please click here
Feb 16, 2022 • 19min
Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) - Everything you need to know
The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service launched in October 2019 as an advanced service. Since 1st November 2020, general practices have been able to refer patients for a minor illness consultation via CPCS, once a local referral pathway has been agreed.
Carolyn Beale, Support & Implementation Manager from Community Pharmacy Swindon and Wiltshire joins Dr Laura Edwards, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs. Carolyn explains more about how the service works and the benefits for GPs.
For further info see https://cpe.org.uk/national-pharmacy-services/advanced-services/community-pharmacist-consultation-service/cpcs-resources-for-pharmacy-teams/
Feb 14, 2022 • 17min
Nacoa - Info, advice & support for those affected by a parent’s drinking.
Dr Gareth Bryant, talks with Euan Graham, a volunteer for the charity Nacoa (National Association for Children of Alcoholics). Euan talks to us about the work Nacoa does and resources available to help clinicians.
The 13th - 19th February 2022 marks #COAWeek2022. The campaign aims to raise awareness for the millions of children in the UK affected by their parent’s drinking. You can download the poster images for sharing here.
Find out more at https://nacoa.org.uk/
Information for parents
To obtain display posters or referral cards from Nacoa, please email admin@nacoa.org.uk
Feb 4, 2022 • 22min
Have you heard of the IGPM?
The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) was formed in December 2020 with the aim of being recognised as the professional body that represents all managers working within general practice in the United Kingdom.
Louise Greenwood chats to the 3 IGPM reps for Wessex about what the IGPM is and how it can help Practice Managers
Find out more information here
Feb 4, 2022 • 9min
Over Diagnosis - A focus on green clinical care
Dr Katharine Edmonds joins us for the next in a series of green podcasts. Tackling over diagnosis is taking on a new urgency in the context of a climate emergency. Katharine shares some thought provoking information on how reducing over diagnosis and over-treatment has the potential to cut healthcare’s carbon emissions, while at the same time safeguarding the quality of care and ensuring that patient outcomes aren’t adversely affected.
Read more at https://www.greenerpractice.co.uk/over-diagnosis-and-testing
Feb 2, 2022 • 15min
A Case Finding Hypertension Service
Early detection of hypertension is vital and there is evidence that community pharmacy has a key role in detection and subsequent treatment of hypertension and CVD, improving outcomes and reducing the burden on GPs.
Debby Crockford, Chief Officer at Community Pharmacy South Central, introduces us to ‘A Case Finding Hypertension Service’ which is an interplay between Primary Care and pharmacies. Debby explains how the service works and addresses potential concerns GPs may have.
Find out more here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/advanced-service-specification-nhs-community-pharmacy-hypertension-case-finding-advanced-service/
Jan 21, 2022 • 10min
Pharmaceuticals in the environment - a growing problem
Following our podcast ' Do you want to be a Green GP? ' Dr Katharine Edmonds joins us for the next in a series of green podcasts. The NHS makes up 5% of the UK's carbon emissions, with the biggest contributing factor being pharmaceuticals. Katharine shares some thought provoking information and tips to help you and your patients with deprescribing.
Read more at https://www.greenerpractice.co.uk/deprescribing
