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.
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)
Please see https://www.wessexlmcs.com/practicemanagerupdates for any accompanying resources referred to in this recording.
An update for GPs and their teams on the diagnosis and management of Group A Streptococcus Infections.
Dr Andy Purbrick, Joint Chief Executive of Wessex LMCs & a Dorset GP, discusses the current Group A Streptococcal situation with Dr Sanjay Patel, paediatric infectious diseases & immunology consultant at Southampton Childrens’ Hospital.
Home :: Healthier Together (what0-18.nhs.uk)
Strep A and scarlet fever :: Healthier Together (what0-18.nhs.uk)
Download the Healthier Together app :: Healthier Together (what0-18.nhs.uk)
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.
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.
Please see https://www.wessexlmcs.com/practicemanagerupdates for any accompanying resources referred to in this recording.
Lisa Harding, Director of Primary Care at Wessex LMCs, talks with Caroline Sims, Information Governance Consultant and Data Protection Officer in the Hampshire & IOW area.
Caroline explains:
Further Reading
NHS Digital: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs-app
https://www.wessexlmcs.com/medicalrecordsonlineaccessandnhsapp
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see https://www.wessexlmcs.com/practicemanagerupdates for any accompanying resources referred to in this recording.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see https://www.wessexlmcs.com/practicemanagerupdates for any accompanying resources referred to in this recording.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs.
Please see https://www.wessexlmcs.com/practicemanagerupdates for any accompanying resources referred to in this recording.
