eGPlearning Podblast

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eGPlearning Podblast is a the audio podcast for eGPlearning by two Nottingham-based GPs covering recent topics, useful clinical apps, and interviews with primary care health tech innovators. Hosted by Dr Hussain Gandhi (@drGandalf52) and Dr Andrew Foster (@drawfoster) as they tech-enhance primary care and learning. 

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General Practice Update - Defunding the BMA GPCE, collective action month 2, and is a hyperfocus on access undermining frailty managment?
Yesterday at 8:00 PM

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In this episode…

GP Collective Action Month 2 - Medication Optimisation SoftwareA “hyper focus” on GP access at the expense of frailty management is discussed at the Public Accounts Committee at WestminsterGPCE Committee funding at risk as GPDF debate motion to cease funding in favour of an alternative  way to secure a “Plan B” dentistry like model for General Practice

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training cov...


New Health Secretary, NHS modernisation bill and LMC UK conference update
05/21/2026

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Vote for your winner here: https://us22.list-manage.com/survey?u...

Join the TPP conference: https://mailchi.mp/tpp-uk/tpp-systmon...

Join DrGandalf and Team GP in primary care as they show off how to use TPP SystmOne to innovate care and support Neighbourhoods with the chance to win £1000 for each award.

00:00 TPP Awards intro
01:13 Previous Award WINNERS
02:30 Meet the Nominees
04:16 CLAS by Countesthorpe Health Centre
15:56 Majic NAV by Kings Medical Practice
27:30 Cancer workflow by Parkside Medical Centre
38:29 INT with S...


Stop clicking so much Stream Deck Tips for Busy GPs
05/14/2026

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Grab the free profiles here ➡️ https://egplearning.kit.com/streamdeck

Grab your Stream Deck here ➡️ https://bit.ly/eGPLStreamDeck

Subscribe to our Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/egplearning

Register for EPIC: https://bit.ly/EPICapply

Ways to Work with Us: contact me:   / dr-hussain-gandhi 

Connect with me: https://bit.ly/m/eGPlearning

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GP reimbursement scheme update ay 2026 and collective action
05/02/2026

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Join Andy and Gandhi for the latest on GP reimbursement scheme, and collective action in General practice

SFE details: https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

PCN DES contract: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...

Guidance B:  https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...

BMA response: https://www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract?utm...

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all fa...


Neighbourhood Health & Nottingham City - A chat with Dr Manik Arora - NNHIP Coach
04/30/2026

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Dr Manik Arora, Nottingham City Coach for the NHS National Neighbourhood Health Innovation Programme (NNHIP) talk to andy about the progress and learning on the programme as Nottingham develops it's Neighbourhood Health offer.

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A se...


GP Contract final version 2026-27 review
04/09/2026

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GP Contract SFE document: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69cbe5032d120d9d5ec0f352/general-medical-services-statement-of-financial-entitlements-directions-2026.pdf

Pulse story… https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/practice-personal-finance/global-sum-increases-by-5-4-for-gp-practices-in-2026-27/ 

One of the key documents for understanding GP contractual obligations… Alongside the GMS contract

Andy POW summary 2023 SFE: 0% increase, uncertain costs, and workload surge | Andy Pow posted on the topic | LinkedInOther summary/points and thoughtsDiscussed a lot...


PCN DES Review 2026-27
04/02/2026

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Join Andy and Gandhi as they review the PCN DES 2026-27 join us at PCN Plus 2026: bit.ly/PCNPLUS26

PCN DES guidance: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/...

Bilal Ahmed's cheat Sheets: https://pcninsights.lovable.app/

QoF guidance 2026-27: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and...


Neighbourhood Health explained by PCN Plus 2026
03/26/2026

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Join us for PCN Plus 2026: https://bit.ly/PCNPLUS26

Neighbourhood Health explained by PCN Plus

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

Join Dr Mi...


SystmOne GP Excellence Awards- Caring and LTC and Prescribing award
03/25/2026

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Rules and application here, submissions by 18th March: https://tpp-uk.com/systmone-gp-excellence-awards-categories/

Join DrGandalf and Team GP in primary care as they show off how to use TPP SystmOne to support caring and long-term condition (LTC) efficiency in practice and excellence in prescribing safely, with the chance to win £1000 for each award.

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient tr...


Neighbourhood Health Framework explained and more
03/21/2026

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Register for PCN Plus while you can: https://bit.ly/PCNPLUS26

Join Andy and Gandhi of eGPlearning as they explain what the new Neighbourhood Health Framework and Fit for Future plans mean for General Practice live.

Neighbourhood Health Framework guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...

Fit for the Future - towards population healthcare: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...

GPAD update on clinically urgent appointment mapping:    • GPAD clinically urgent GP appointment data... 

Medium Term planning framework:    • NHS Medium Term Planning Framework...


GPAD clinically urgent GP appointment data mapping 2026
03/21/2026

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Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this...


Debrief after talking GP 26-27 Contract with BMA GPC Chair Katie Bramall-Stainer
03/10/2026

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Immediately after our interview with BMS GPC Chair Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer about the GP Contract for 26-27, we recorded our thoughts about the chat. We cover what we learned about the contract, what collective active for GPs could look like this time around, and what the “end game” might be for General Practice and DoH. 

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patien...


SystmOne GP Excellence Awards - Access & Triage and Operational Efficiency
03/04/2026

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Vote for your winner: https://us22.list-manage.com/survey?u...

Join DrGandalf and Team GP in primary care as they show off how to use TPP SystmOne to tackle triage and access and improve your operational efficiency in practice with the chance to win £1000 for each award.

00:00 Intro to awards
02:12 Upcoming awards

The Access & Triage Excellence Award

03:50 Ocimum Healthcare Limited
14:55 Harewood Medical Practice
22:40 Health Care First

33:50 The Operational Efficiency Award

34:12 Steel City General Practice
46:14 Leylands M...


NHS GP contract 2026-27 outline reviewed
02/28/2026

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Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this...


Stop missing calls with EMMA by Quantamloop AI
02/18/2026

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Book a call: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/ioana-negrila/bookdemo?uuid=270b908b-a0d0-43be-a58f-5d9b448bf1da

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

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GP Practice Finance 101 for 2026
02/12/2026

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰

00:00 Intro
00:38 Who are Medics Money?
02:07 Finance of GP
04:00 What's changing?
08:15 Smarter GP income
16:25 Understand GP finance
20:50 Practice vs PCN finance
25:27 GP NHS pensions
33:35 GPs reduce your tax
40:30 How Medics Money can help

#primarycare #generalpractice 

Boost your triage skills with our dynam...


BMA GPC Chair Katie Bramall-Stainer Visits Nottinghamshire & Updates on Contract & Collective Action
02/05/2026

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In this episode we discuss the recent visit by BMA GPC Chair Katie Bramal-Stainer to a Derbyshire-Lincolnshire-Nottinghamshire LMC event. 

What were some of the questions in the room and what did we learn about contract timelines, content and the future of collective action for General Practice? 

We also discuss news stories covering some sudden and disruptive changes to GP Trainee assessment software, the shortage of yet another common drug (Aspirin!), and additional funding for cancer screening in areas of high deprivation.

And… opportunities to join Gand...


GP Intelligent Care Navigation with X-on Health
02/04/2026

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Register your interest to deliver intelligent care navigation: https://fmgwh.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2...

Register for X-on Health AI Roadshow: https://event.x-on.co.uk/safe-secure-...

X-on Health's Intelligent Care Navigation System: https://app-eu1.hubspotdocuments.com/...

Time codes:

00:00 Intro
00:49 Team X-on Health
03:15 Intelligent Care Navigation Systems
04:40 X-on health components
06:20 Delivering Intelligent Care Navigation Systems
08:30 X-On Surgery Assist
13:50 Practice view of Forms
14:30 Omni-Consult
16:20 X-on Voice Agents
18:45 Some questions from eGPlearners
23:55 X-on Surgery Intellect
28:22 What's...


Jess's Rule in General Practcie
01/29/2026

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GP surgeries are being asked to display posters promoting Jess’s Rule. Developed together with the profession, this rule asks GP teams pause, reflect, review and rethink the assessment and management of patients if they have been seen three times with the same or escalating symptoms.

In this episode we discuss Jess’s rule and how it might be received and implemented in practices.

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. E...


BONUS - Minal Bakhia MBE from NHSE visits Nottingham to review progress in Neighbourhood Health
01/28/2026

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BONUS EPISODE – Gandhi and Andy take time to reflect after a visit to Nottingham by Dr Minal Bakhai MBE from NHSE to explore how Neighbourhood Health is developing in the City and what progress is being made here as one of the 43 National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) sites.

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 


Vaccination update for General Practice 2026
01/23/2026

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Join Andy and Gandhi of eGPlearning as they review the latest guidance on vaccinations and immunisations for 2026 and more

Service specification: General practice seasonal vaccination services – COVID-19 and influenza vaccination enhanced services
19/1/26
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...

Letter…
For the first time, we have combined the COVID-19 and adult influenza service specifications into 1 document
practices can still sign up to deliver only the adult influenza vaccination service
streamlined and further aligned the COVID-19 and adult influenza vaccination requirements

See bull...


Tempo you GP rota and more
01/14/2026

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Join DrGandalf and the team from Tempo to see how they can sort your rota, HR, finance and more. See Tempo: https://tempo.gpnetworks.co.uk/

00:00 GP rota solved?
01:00 Who are Tempo
02:30 What is Tempo?
06:18 Tempo journey
07:40 Tempo coverage
08:13 Tempo integrations
09:45 Tempo HR support
11:55 Tempo improving your practice
13:40 Tempo platforms
14:05 Tempo forecasting
15:15 Tempo live demo
23:19 Tempo GP Rota made easy
25:48 Tempo GP Benchmarking
27:58 Tempo and GPNetworks
28:44 Contact Tempo
29:25 TPP and EMIS integration
30:45 Room...


GMC suspends GP, 40k Fit notes and more in General Practice for 2026
01/08/2026

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Join Andy and Gandhi as they cover the impact of local and national events in General Practice as we kick off 2026


Join Andy and Gandhi for the first update of 2026 in General Practice

Welcome to 2026

Waiting for Neighbourhood Guidance

???GP suspended after blocking out appointments to collect children???
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/reg...

5m suspension
Specific facts available if you want to explore this
Links to public record of the hearing
Many...


Predictions for General Practice in 2026
01/03/2026

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Its prediction time for General Practice in 2026!

We review our review previous predictions from our New Year’s episode 2020 to present, and whether they came true, are available in our last video. 

And make our predictions for General Practice in 2026. We cover what will be the key themes in GP Technology, and AI, and the policy and contracting landscape.

Will there be an imposed contract on general practice in April?

Find out what we are expecting!

As ever we are looking for...


An imposed contract for General Practice in 2026?
01/03/2026

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A BONUS episode to welcome you to 2026!

Will there be an imposed contract on general practice in April 2026?!

Gandhi and I make our predictions for General Practice in 2026. We cover what will be the key themes in GP Technology, and AI, and the policy and contracting landscape

Our review of previous predictions from our New Year’s episode 2020 to present, and whether they came true, are available in our last video. This is the last segment of that video – published separately for those who just want...


eGPlearning in review for 2025
12/11/2025

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Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this...


The Budget, the BMA out and the DAUK in your eGPlearning update for Nov 2025
11/27/2025

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Join Andy and Gandhi as they cover the impact of the budget, the BMA being out of GP negotiations and other plans for GPs by the DAUK

Agenda
Wes Letter 27/11/25
BMA lose exclusive negotiating role in GP contract
Budget 25 - impact for GP?
DAUK Your GP here for you campaign

BMA set to lose exclusive GP contract negotiating role in England
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/breaking-news/bma-set-to-lose-exclusive-gp-contract-negotiating-role-in-england/ 


Not our role to negotiate GP contract’, says RCGP
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GP Battle lines are drawn between GPCE and Gov and more
11/13/2025

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Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this...


Explaining the new NHS Medium Term Planning Frame Work
11/06/2025

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Join eGPlearning as we take a look at the NHS Medium Term Planning Framework. This document was published by NHS England on 24 October 25 and provides more detail on how DoH and NHSE will deliver on the aspirations outlined in the NHS 10 year plan.


This summary will help you understand where your ICB, Place, PCN and Practice are being asked to focus over the next 4 years.


The document covers how responsibilities for delivery will be distributed across...


Getting started with Ambient Voice Technology in General Practice
10/30/2025

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Ambient Voice Scribes are part of the NHSE plan to increase productivity in General Practice by providing an AI assistant who listens in on consultations and then provides documentation of encounters and can even convert what it has heard into referral letters and reports.


Andy and Gandhi discuss this technology, moving from a brief introduction to practical tips for getting started with this technology in your practice with the right governance in place.


Listen to the...


Will it be Stoptober for General Practice?
09/26/2025

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What is going on and will General Practice stop in October with the threat of industrial action and contract changes..find out with Andy and Gandhi of eGPlearning

BMA letter…
https://bma-mail.org.uk/t/cr/AQiEtRUQ...

The contract variation notice
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content...

Original variation from April 2023… https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Po...


GPC votes, conferences and GP news
09/11/2025

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What is happening in General Practice? Find out with Andy and Gandhi...

Join GP5TX: https://bit.ly/GP5TX

Streeting announces 43 neighbourhood pilots of which GPs will be ‘cornerstone’
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/con...


GP contract changed to require premises and phones remain open during core hours
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/202...

GPs need to triage patient requests but not give next-day clinical advice, NHSE clarifies

https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/bre...

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You and Your General Practice review Sept 2025
08/29/2025

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Join Andy and Gandhi for their reunion after a Summer break and loads of updates, including the 'You and Your Practice' review

You and Your General Practice Charter: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/...

Digital Transformation summit:  https://bit.ly/MPDIGITAL25

GP5TX sign up: https://bit.ly/GP5TX

Feedback form:  https://bit.ly/eGPlearningF2025

Games from eGPlearning: https://egplearning.podia.com/egplear...

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care cl...


The Leng Review, new RCGP Chair and strikes??
07/17/2025

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Join Andy and Gandhi as they review the Leng Review and share other updates in General Practice, including the new chair of the RCGP and more

Leng review: https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

New RCGP Chair: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/bre...

GP partnerships here to stay? : https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/spe...

GPs may strike again?? https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/con...

IT chaos by miscoding:  https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli...

Boost your t...


TPP SystmOne Pathology Auto review webinar
07/16/2025

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How to use autoreview with TPP and the new features, too. Watch here

Join Team ‪@TPPSystm1‬ and ‪@ArdensHealth‬ with Dr Mo Bhamani as we share what is now possible with the SystmOne auto-review features and a sneak peak into what is coming in the next few months.

Join the TPP Clinical AI webinar on 30th July:

Ardens Autoreview guide: https://support.ardens.org.uk/support...

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr...


NHS 10 year plan eGPlearning Review
07/13/2025

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Join Andy and Gandhi as they review the long-awaited NHS 10-year plan link here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov...


00:05 - NHS 10-year plan outlines transformative healthcare strategies.
05:39 - Discussion on the NHS 10-year plan and its context.
11:25 - Shift from hospital to community
13:20 - NHS  neighborhood health centre models impacting general practices.
19:20 - Multi-neighborhood providers enhance healthcare delivery and support local practices.
23:01 - Discussion on the role and potential of primary care networks (PCNs) in neighborhood services.
24:47 - Community services with GP c...


Spending review, AVT, Anima, Confed and the future of the channel
06/19/2025

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Join Andy and Gandhi for some significant updates in General Practice and more

Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

Join Dr Mike as he share...


AI-Assisted GP Reception The Future Is Here
06/11/2025

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Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. 

Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. 

Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. 

Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec

Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this...


Exploring the UKHSA Inequalities in Health Protection Report
06/05/2025

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We explore and discuss the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) report on the impact of health equity and inequalities on individual and population health. 

This is the first time the agency has published a report about how health equity impacts rates and costs of communicable disease and ill health arising from environmental hazards. 

A really useful report for anyone with an interest in health equity, population health or caring for patient in disadvantaged areas or groups.

Read the report here... https://www.gov.uk/government/pu...


BMA and DDRB showdown the update for General Practice
05/29/2025

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Join Andy and Gandhi for an update on the BMA, DDRB and impact for General Practice

England GPs to receive 4% pay uplift backdated to April
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/bre...

What is actually in the Doctors and Dentist Review Body Report?

   • What is actually in the Doctors and Dentis...  187 pages!

Review Body on  Doctors’ and Dentists’  Remuneration Fifty Third Report – 2025
https://assets.publishing.service.gov...

ICB imposes GP call response targets as part of £6.6m access funding
https://ww...