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.
Episodes
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Jan 18, 2023 • 18min
Have you heard of the Cameron Fund?
Dr Will Howard, Medical Director at Wessex LMCS, talks with Vernon Needham, trustee of the Cameron Fund.
Vernon explains everything you need to know about the Cameron Fund including:
Who the charity can benefit and examples of how
How the charity is funded
The application process
Timescales for the application process
The Cameron Funds Top 10 tips
Find out more at:
https://www.cameronfund.org.uk/
https://www.wessexlmcs.com/thecameronfund
Jan 12, 2023 • 19min
Group A Streptococcus Infections – where are we now?
Dr Sanjay Patel, paediatric infectious diseases & immunology Consultant at Southampton Children’s’ Hospital , joins Dr Will Howard, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs to give us an update on the current situation with the Group A Strep outbreak.
We encourage you to continue to share the Healthier Together website as a reliable source of information for your patients.
https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/
Dec 23, 2022 • 22min
Supply vs Demand in General Practice
Following Dr Laura Edwards Meridian interview, she talks with Dr Edd Rendell about the huge mismatch in patient demand vs staffing levels in General Practice.
Dec 9, 2022 • 20min
Safe Working in General Practice
Dr Richard Van Mellaerts, London based GP and British Medical Association Deputy Chair of the GP Committee (England) speaks to Dr Edd Rendell, Medical Director of Wessex LMCs about the BMA guidance on Safe Working in General Practice.
They discuss why a practice might implement some of the suggestions within this document and practical advice on how this could be achieved.
Safe working in general practice (bma.org.uk)
Nov 30, 2022 • 23min
Patient Safety - A Focus on Children & Teenagers
Dr Chrissy Boardman, CAMHS Doctor, talks to Dr Sarah Kay- GP Clinical Lead for Patient Safety at NHS Dorset about prevention of child and teenager suicides. They discuss how to risk stratify presentations of self-harm, including the importance of establishing history of autism, eating disorder, or gender dysphoria or recent bereavement that may increase your index of concern. They discuss resources to signpost patients and parents to as a practical way of supporting families.
Nov 25, 2022 • 20min
NHS Property Services - Settlement Considerations
In light of NHS Property Services sending settlement letters to practices again, we have recorded this podcast with Adam Thompson from Primary Care Surveyors where we talk through the areas that need to be considered when looking to agree a settlement.
NHS Property Services Website
Oct 13, 2022 • 18min
If the health sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest emitter on the planet...
Angela Hayes, Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Christie Foundation Trust in Manchester, talks to Dr Laura Edwards about the sustainability projects she is involved in, and how we can think about our carbon footprint more in healthcare.
Green Team Competition
‘The gloves are off’ campaign
Sep 1, 2022 • 35min
National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness
Recorded during our PM update on 31st August, Connie Timmins, Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control at NHS BSW ICB talks to us about the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021.
National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness Presentation Slides
Jul 29, 2022 • 27min
The Importance of Patient Safety
Louise Greenwood is joined by:
Sarah Kay, GP Clinical Lead for Patient Safety at NHS Dorset
Jaydee Swarbrick, Patient Safety Specialist at NHS Dorset
to discuss the importance of patient safety at this time of significant pressure across the NHS. Patient safety is about maximising the things that go right and minimising the things that go wrong. It is integral to the NHS’ definition of quality in healthcare, alongside effectiveness and patient experience.
Useful Reading:
NHS England » The NHS Patient Safety Strategy
Wessex LMCs: Significant Event Analysis (SEA) - Significant Events, Serious Incidents and GP Learning Events - What are the differences?
Wessex LMCs: Medical Examiner & Death Certificates - Audio & Video Podcasts and Recorded Webinars
Wessex LMCs: Support for the Practice Team
Jun 22, 2022 • 17min
Even sceptical GPs can benefit from coaching!
Louise Greenwood (Director of Education) talks to Dr Andy Purbrick (CEO and GP) and David Birch. Andy was coached by David and they discuss how and why Andy decided that coaching was a good idea for him and how he benefitted from it.
David Birch is an independent executive coach and supervisor accredited by Ashridge business school.
