Wessex LMCs Podcasts

Dr Laura Edwards, Joint CEO at Wessex LMCs, speaks with Helena Conibear, Founder and CEO of the Talk About Trust (formally the Alcohol Education Trust). The Talk About Trust is a charity which works to keep young people safe around alcohol ,vaping, cannabis and other substances.
They discuss the ongoing issue of drink spiking including:
The latest stats on how many people are affected
Common substances used for spiking
The effects of drink spiking
How to report drink spiking & the support available
https://life-stuff.org/spiking-what-to-do/ - Information for victims of spiking and what people should do if they have been spiked.
https://www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/support-around-drink-spiking/Support around Drink Spiking - 

Wessex LMCs Joint CEO Dr Laura Edwards talks to BBC Radio Solent about the significant threat to GP Practices with the rise in National Insurance contributions.
Laura also highlights the existing financial pressures General Practice is already facing.
You can read the accompanying online article featuring Wessex LMCs Joint CEO Dr Andy Purbrick 'Surgeries on 'precipice' ahead of tax hike, says GP' here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrdem1mr16o
(Recorded 20th November 2024)
 

Wessex LMCs Joint CEO Dr Andy Purbrick talks to BBC Radio Solent (Dorset) about the huge potential threat the increase in National Insurance contributions will have to General Practice.
Andy also highlights the other pressures facing General Practice including the workload crisis.
You can read the accompanying online article 'Surgeries on 'precipice' ahead of tax hike, says GP' here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrdem1mr16o
(Recorded 20th November 2024)

In this podcast, Dr Andy Purbrick, Joint CEO at Wessex LMCs talks with:
Dr Richard Hiskins, GP working in SWAG Cancer Alliance
Dr Richard Roope, Wessex Rapid Investigation Service GP
Kelly Spiller, head of faster diagnostics and Wessex Cancer Alliance
They discuss:
What is a Cancer Alliance?
The evolution of NSS pathways
The referral process: who can refer, how, and what pre-investigations are carried out?
The patient journey and how this differs between Wessex and SWAG.
The benefits of the NSS Pathways
The outcomes from the service so far (Cancer detection rates, incidental findings, and onward referrals)

Dr Andy Purbrick, Joint CEO at Wessex LMCs talks with the all age continuing care team at NHS Dorset to dispel some of the myths behind continuing health care, how the referrals process works and why it’s so important for patients.

Christopher Saunders (Patient) & Sarah Peters (Healthwatch) ask Dr Andy Purbrick (GP & Joint CEO, Wessex LMCs) the crucial questions that are at the front of so many people’s minds. Why can’t I ever see my own doctor? Why do I have to tell the receptionist what is wrong? Why are the surgery waiting rooms so empty? Listen in to a fascinating, honest and illuminating discussion.

Louise Greenwood (Director of Education and Training, Wessex LMCs) talks to Matt Perkins and Jayne Tabor, two of Wessex LMCs’ Practice Manager Supporters about the benefits of spending time with like-minded managers. It can be a huge benefit to sit down and share the challenges of the job, share some wisdom and ask for advice from peers, whether this is at a formal Practice Manage meeting or an informal Space to Thrive group. This time can be the most valuable of your week – and it can be fun and inspiring too! What have you got to lose?

In this podcast, Zoe Tobin (Nurse Advisor at Wessex LMCs) is kindly joined by Dr Camilla Janssen (Hampshire GP and Vice Chair & representative for the HIOW LMC), who has an interest in women’s health and has explored innovative ways of delivery in General Practice.
Topics covered include:
What are the current challenges in the delivery of women’s health in general practice for both the patient and the clinician?
What practical solutions are there to overcome these challenges?
Camilla shares examples of initiatives implemented at practice / PCN level, including:
Patient group education - examples of initiatives implemented, such as a PCN mass education session & 6wk menopause support group
Access to trusted resources - development of a PCN website, where link can be sent via AccuRx to patients, contains educational resources and access to a patient questionnaire that can be completed prior to a menopause consultation, providing key background information in advance.
Consultation delivery models - 1:1 consultations & shared medical consultations, possible considerations required in the setting up and running of these clinics.
Menopause | New Forest PCN
Menopause 6 week support course | New Forest PCN
 

Listen to Wessex LMCs Joint CEO, Dr Andy Purbrick talking to Dr Jonathan Marks, Consultant Rheumatologist at UHD Hospital, as they discuss the latest guidelines around osteoporosis management and how GPs can put them into practice.
Please find links mentioned in the podcast:
Summary of main recommendations | NOGGFracture Risk Assessment Tool
Royal Osteoporosis Society - Better Bone Health for Everybody (theros.org.uk)

Our Joint CEOs Dr Andy Purbrick and Dr Laura Edwards together discuss the impending reforms to Death Regulations that come into place next week. They will run through the need to knows and our website guidance and decision-making flowchart to help you navigate the process and the changes. See all the guidance and the flow chart here: Death Certification - Wessex LMCs