Wessex LMCs Podcasts
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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Who are we?
Wessex Local Medical Committees (LMCs) is the representative team, on behalf of the LMC Committees, covering all GPs and their Practices, operating across the counties of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. We also provide services to the Islands of Jersey and Guernsey.
Find us at www.wessexlmcs.com
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
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
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
In the first of our series of innovation podcasts, two PM Supporters Jenny Partridge & Sue Scott discuss how and why AI & Automation can make general practice more effective. Jenny is the Innovation Manager from Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex and answers questions posed by Sue such as – how do you start in this daunting world of AI? Jenny identifies some quick wins - registrations, repeat prescriptions and lab results and suggests what your next steps might be. Sue and Jenny also look at change fatigue and how to introduce innovation when the team is at full capacity.
Automation of admin tasks- examples of products & further reading
BetterLetter
GP Automate
Healthtech1
Rapid Health
Case study: Transforming primary care access and efficiency through Smart Triage
An evaluation of Rapid Health’s Smart Triage at The Groves Medical Centre
eGPlearning - eGPlearning (episodes 488 & 489)
Administrative triage using digital tools in General Practice - elearning for healthcare
Innovation Checklist: Innovations and New Ways of Working - Wessex LMCs
Digital Resources Hub | Health Innovation Wessex
Innovation Portal - Health Innovation South West
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
In this podcast, Zoe Tobin, Nurse Advisor at Wessex LMCs, is kindly joined by Karen Hawksworth, registered nurse, and course leader for adult nursing at Southampton Solent University and HIOW Autism Ambassador. They discuss reasonable adjustments including;
What do we mean by a reasonable adjustment?
What does the law say about reasonable adjustments?
Examples of reasonable adjustments
Examples of how reasonable adjustments have worked well or not been effective
How do we overcome the risk of in-direct discrimination?
Sources of support and guidance
Related resources:
B0467_i_sensory-friendly-resource-pack.pdf
Professionals- National Autistic Society
GP Surgery | Mencap
LeDeR Report 2022
Autism Ambassador Scheme for Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
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
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
In this podcast, Zoe Tobin, Nurse Advisor for Wessex LMCs is kindly joined by Gemma Burley, Registered Nurse, and course lead for the Foundation degree in Health & Social Care at Southampton Solent University. They discuss the role of the Practice Supervisor (PS) and Practice Assessor (PA) in supporting nursing students in general practice.
This podcast covers:
Why the PS/PA was introduced by the NMC, in place of the ‘sign off mentor’ role
The difference between the PS & PA roles and the role of the Academic Assessor (AA)
Accountability concerns- around the use of the term ‘proficiencies’ and recognised lack of available support and training for PS/PA in general practice
Training and support available for PS/PAs
Tips on how to support a struggling student- role of the PA/AA, action plans and reasonable adjustments
Benefits of having a student nurse in practice.
Practice Assessor Training, Wednesday, June 4 · 9am - 5pm, Find out more and book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practice-assessor-training-tickets-1292648359039?aff=oddtdtcreator
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
In this podcast, Dr Andy Purbrick, Wessex LMCs Joint CEO is joined by David Thomas, TB Consultant Nurse from University Hospital Dorset.
They discuss important aspects of Tuberculosis (TB), particularly focusing on the rise in TB cases, screening, risk factor groups and common signs and symptoms associated with the disease.
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
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
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
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
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
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
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Dr Laura Edwards, Joint CEO at Wessex LMCs, discusses this hot topic with Dr Helen Thomas.
What is your child doing with their smartphone?
What are teenagers doing?
Just how bad are these devices for their health? - and what can we actually do?
Hear about Helen’s inspiring work and steps that you can take. An eye opening listen!