Wessex LMCs Podcasts

In this podcast Zoe Tobin (previous Nurse Advisor) is joined by Angie Hack, Assistant Director of Nursing Programmes at the Queen's Nursing Institute, and Chair of the Association of Academic General Practice Nurse Educators. They discuss the ever-developing role of the General Practice Nurse in primary care. This podcast is aimed at GPNs, anyone interested in becoming a GPN and other members of the practice team who would like a better understanding of the role, such as Practice Managers, This podcast covers: The skills and qualifications required to undertake the role The different roles in general practice nursing Education pathways for nurses seeking a career in General practice nursing Sources of support for trainee GPNs Resources and contacts to aid practice nurse training and development Resources- General Practice Nursing Induction Template Standards of Education and Practice for Nurses New to General Practice Nursing https://qni.org.uk/ https://qni.org.uk/resources/?aow=general-practice https://gpnen.org.uk/ https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/training-hubs - find your local training hub.  

In this podcast our Nurse Advisor Zoe Tobin is joined by Emma Ray (Respiratory Nurse Specialist in General Practice & Clinical Practice Educator: Children and young people with Asthma HIOW) to discuss all things respiratory. They talk through effective paediatric asthma care in primary care, staff training and development, and resources and support for the practice team in the delivery of respiratory services. Useful links- Primary Care Respiratory Society   Association of Respiratory Nurses National Paediatric Respiratory and Allergy Nurses Group- NPRANG Find a local peer support network | Primary Care Respiratory Society (pcrs-uk.org)- Please note- you will be able to find local groups and forums but in order to contact them membership is required. Contact for Emma Ray- Emma.ray@uhs.nhs.uk

In this podcast Dr Laura Edwards discusses with Dr Katie Warburton and Dr Jo Hunter their work around health inequalities, and the surprising factor and difference that we can make with our approach as professionals in our daily work. Sometimes solving health inequalities can feel totally out of our reach, but Katie and Jo explain that by the way we approach our consultations, we can make a difference.

In this podcast, Jan Harley-Doyle from Lifestyle Options explains the importance of practices being aware of the ramifications of staff taking late retirement from the 1995 section of the NHS pension scheme. Please read the handout and share it with your colleagues to ensure that moving forward, all staff take their 1995 pension at a time that is most financially beneficial to them, taking into account their personal circumstances all the factors mentioned in the podcast. Please note, this handout only applies to any membership accrued in the 1995 Section. It DOES NOT apply to any membership accrued in the 2008 or 2015 Schemes.

In this podcast, Zoe Tobin (previous nurse advisor) is joined by Julia O Mara and Julia Judd, trainers from J2S training, who provide valuable comprehensive training for HCAs in general practice for Wessex LMCs, to discuss the role of the HCA in general practice and will cover- Overview of the HCA role and role development Clinical supervision / Accountability and Delegation Extended roles, such as Long-term conditions management Tips for CPD and what to look for when employing a HCA Key resources and support for HCAs. This podcast would be beneficial for any current HCAs, or anyone interested in the role, it is also beneficial for employers / managers who would like to find out more about the role in practice. Useful links- The Nursing Team - Wessex LMCs Wessex LMCs: Education, Training & Development– we offer a range of training courses for HCAs First Steps | Professional services | Royal College of Nursing (rcn.org.uk) https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/care-certificate/ Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Careers and Core Capabilities Framework   Contact for Julia and Julia- info@j2s.co.uk

Laura Edwards and Sarah Cotton discuss Pharmacy First a new initiative that has been rolled out across the country. They discuss how the new service is going including what conditions are covered, the funding and some of the myths surrounding it. There are also some top tips of how to get the most from this service for your patients and what future developments there might be. Find out more here: https://cpe.org.uk/national-pharmacy-services/advanced-services/pharmacy-first-service/  

Shared care is a term used within the NHS to describe the situation where a specialist doctor wishes to pass some of the patient’s care, such as prescription of medication, over to their general practitioner (GP). This is something that can be requested but the guidance for all medications is that this may only be done if the GP agrees. The GP will need to consider a number of factors to decide if this is safe. Shared care is an important aspect of care that we are hearing from practices is causing increased tension and pressure at present. Dr Laura Edwards, CEO, and Dr Will Howard, Medical Director, bring us up to speed on Wessex LMCs guidance which you can find here: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/understanding-shared-care-nhs-right-to-choose-and-private-providers/

Michelle Lombardi, Director of Primary Care, talks with Amelia Davis, Operational Service Lead at Malmesbury Primary Care Centre. They discuss how the General Practice Improvement Programme can help practices in development of the modern General Practice concept. Amelia explains what it has been like to undertake the programme in her practice and shares her learning with us. For more information see: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/national-general-practice-improvement-programme/

Dr Andy Purbrick (Joint CEO, Wessex LMCs) discusses the thorny issue of why a GP Partnership may consider handing back its contract and closing the practice, the implications, liabilities and practical considerations involved, and the potential alternatives to this Armageddon situation. Andy is joined by solicitors Robert McCartney (Hempsons) & Rachel Crean (VWV), Sally Sidaway ( Morris Crocker Accountants) and Adam Thompson (surveyor, Primary Care Surveyors).

This podcast is exceptional in many ways. It is a deeply personal story of a family carrying out their mothers rather unique end of life wishes. We hear from Dr Julia Hempenstall about her professional and personal experience.