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
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Imposter Syndrome is the experience that many high-achieving people have of feeling a fraud, of not deserving their success, a fear of being ‘found out’, of not being as competent as other people think they are. It is characterised by chronic self-doubt, feeling phoney, attributing success to luck or other external factors, feeling unable to live up to expectations, etc.
The best evidence is that it effects women more often than men and people from humble origins more than those from more privileged backgrounds.
In this podcast, Dr Edd Rendell, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs, speaks with John Perry, a counsellor and coach, about tips for coping with Imposter Syndrome.
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Wessex LMCs Nurse Advisor Zoe Tobin talks to Karen Perryman, Regional Manager of the Talk About Trust (formally the Alcohol Education Trust) about cannabis and young people, included in this discussion-
Cannabis, what is out there?, what are the social norms around cannabis use, are there many young people using cannabis these days?
What are the effects of cannabis and how can you approach this with a young person?
What support is out there for a young person who is affect by cannabis use and where can we signpost?
Useful links mentioned in this podcast-
https://alcoholeducationtrust.org/
https://life-stuff.org/
https://www.themix.org.uk/
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Wessex LMCs Nurse Advisor Zoe Tobin talks to Karen Perryman, Regional Manager of the Talk About Trust (formally Alcohol Education Trust) for the South West/Midlands about alcohol and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), included in this discussion -
How do you talk about alcohol the ‘drug’ to young people with SEN, including explaining Government guidance and the concept of ‘units’, and the effects of alcohol on their social. Physical and emotional wellbeing?
How do you ensure that a young person knows where to go for help if they have been affected by alcohol?
Useful links mentioned in the podcast:
https://alcoholeducationtrust.org/
https://www.talkaboutalcohol.com/
https://adfam.org.uk/help-for-families/finding-support/search-for-local-support
https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen/
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
One year on since the establishment of Integrated Care Boards, Wessex LMCs Medical Directors Dr Will Howard & Dr Edd Rendell reflect on how the LMC has been interacting with ICB's. We are a constant who is changing in response to ICBs and negotiating on behalf of practices to try and make the most of what we have.
Wessex ICB websites:
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
NHS Dorset ICB
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Louise Greenwood (Director of Education & Training at Wessex LMCs) talks to Andrew Pearce, Quality and Compliance Manager for Portsdown Group Practice. Andrew is a veteran himself and describes caring for veterans and their families whether they are staff or patients at the practice. Information about the Veteran Friendly Practice is here. If you would l like to find out more about anything in this podcast, please contact Andrew on Andrew.pearce11@nhs.net.
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=12533&chapterid=285
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Louise Greenwood, Director of Education & Training, talks to Linda Webb (Communications Lead for Healthwatch Wiltshire) and Andy Mintram (member of the Local Leadership Board for Healthwatch Wiltshire) about the role of Healthwatch Wiltshire and how Healthwatch can work with practices to improve patient care.
Healthwatch Wiltshire is part of a network of over 150 local Healthwatch across the country.
Find out more at https://www.healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk/
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
In this podcast we explore Lyme disease, its prevalence and presentations. Lyme disease symptoms may be non-specific and difficult to recognise. Raising awareness amongst primary care clinicians will increase the likelihood of patients receiving early and effective treatment.
Dr Camilla Janssen talks to infectious disease and microbiology consultant, Matthew Dryden, from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL), Porton Down.
Matthew explains:
Lyme presentation and manifestation - thinking about the three stages of Lyme disease
early localized phase
early disseminated phase (Neuro dissemination / radiculopathy)
late stage Lyme disease.
what tests and treatment may be appropriate including asymptomatic prophylaxis following a tick bite.
A look at serology and interpretation in the context of the clinical setting.
Chronic fatigue triggered by Lyme disease
The RCGP have produced this user friendly Lyme Disease Toolkit for medical professionals and patients.
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Wessex LMCs are now a year into running the General Practice Alert State (GPAS) scheme and we thank all our practices who contribute on an ongoing basis. Your anonymous submissions are used to state the case for General Practice at system level.
In this podcast, Dr Will Howard, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs talks with Helene Clark, Primary Care Information Officer and Edd Rendell, Medical Director about the benefits of the scheme and the impact it’s having. If you’re not involved in GPAS currently, the team also talk about how you can get involved.
Read more about GPAS here or contact us at office@wessexlmcs.org.uk
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Andy Freeman talks at the PM Update webinar on the role of Trade Unions in general practice, and how Practice Managers can work with unions, union reps and staff who belong to unions. This is a section from the PM Update webinar run on 31st March 2023.
Please see https://www.wessexlmcs.com/practicemanagerupdates for any accompanying resources referred to in this recording.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Do you feel overwhelmed with patient demand and are you constantly feeling the pressure? Do listen to Dr Rebecca Lye (GP) and Mrs Alex Kimber (Managing Partner) from The Grove Medical Centre who have changed the way they work in a manageable way – and feel much more in control and feel less pressure as a result. They discuss what they did and why with Louise Greenwood, Wessex LMC’s Director of Education, Training & Development.