Webinar for Practice Managers - 14th October 2021

An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs

£250m Rescue Package for GPs - Wessex LMCs Response

GPs in England are being told to see more patients face-to-face as ministers unveil a £250m winter rescue package. Dr Gareth Bryant, Acting CEO of Wessex LMCs, responds in this recorded interview on BBC Radio Wiltshire. 14th October 2021.

Webinar for Practice Managers - 29th September 2021

An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs

Very Brief Advice (VBA) for Smoking Cessation

This conversation between Dr Richard Roope and Cancer Research UK facilitators Victoria Wright & Lucy Pickup discusses the importance of smoking cessation for patients, highlighting the inequality gap and the simple 30-second technique to effectively deliver ‘Very Brief Advice’ in a consultation.

Cancer Research UK facilitators can provide a short training session for PCNs on delivering VBA. If you would like more information or to arrange this then contact england.wessexcanceralliance@nhs.net.  

Becoming a Practice Manager Partner

Recorded during our 2021 PM Conference, PM Supporters Nicky Wornell and Alex Kimber discuss the pros and cons of becoming a PM Partner.

Patient demand to see GPs face to face - Interview with BBC Radio Wiltshire 22-09-21

Dr Gareth Bryant, Acting CEO of Wessex LMCs, reflects on the recent headlines concerning the demand for patients to see GPs face to face.

Cycling Through Fire

Gareth Bryant, Acting CEO Wessex LMCs talks to Andy Mintram and Dan Ferrett about what it is like right now to be a Practice Manager. Andy and Dan sit on our LMC Committees as invitees to bring the essential voice of practice management to the discussions. This audio podcast is a fascinating insight into the world of practice management and worth sharing with your GPs and all the team.

Webinar for Practice Managers - 16th September 2021

An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs

Webinar for Practice Managers - 1st September 2021

An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs

Childhood Winter Respiratory Illness

Dr Gareth Bryant, Acting CEO for Wessex LMCs, talks with Dr Matthew Dolman, a GP in Somerset who supports the NHS regionally.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Dr Dolman talks about the increase in RSV presentations in children and how Primary Care can help manage this during the autumn/winter season. Helpful resources to assist both GPs and parents are also discussed.

Healthier Together website

Bronchiolitis Information

NHS England Webinar (see under the pathways and resources folder)