Illuminating Primary Care Podcasts

The real impact of the Investment and Impact Fund

We speak to Dr Valeed Ghafoor, GP Partner in Blackpool to discuss Primary Care Networks, The Investment and Impact Fund (IIF), It’s effects on Primary Care providers and how this can be improved on.

The Evolution of Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice

Shilpa Patel is the lead GP Pharmacist (and partner) at WellBN Integrated Healthcare, pharmacist mentor, assessor and Inspirational speaker. Jasmine Kaur discusses with Shilpa what Clinical Pharmacists can bring to a practice, what career opportunities are available for Pharmacists within primary care, and the story behind becoming a GP Partner.

Holistic Treatments: Lifestyle and Mind-Body Medicine

In this fascinating episode of the Illuminating Primary Care podcast, Ciaran Fletcher is joined by Dr. Anna Smith, an NHS and Holistic GP. Dr. Anna Smith explains what she does as a Certified Lifestyle Physician, as well as her work as a Mind-Body Practitioner. She provides tips and advice for preventing various chronic illnesses through lifestyle changes, as well as explaining the links between our bodies and minds.

The Transition from the Ambulance Service to Primary Care

Jasmine Kaur is joined by Paramedic Practitioner Charlotte Humfrey. Charlotte is a team lead for the West London network at the Location Medical Services, and she is building up her own team of paramedics whilst working at the Acute Illness and Urgent Treatment Centre. Charlotte discusses the transition from secondary to primary care, offering first-hand experience and insight from the perspective of a paramedic. She explains why practices may have a misunderstanding of what the role of a paramedic can be, and what she believes the future will hold for paramedics in primary care.

Taking Care of Your Mental Health – Top 10 Tips to Prevent Burnout

In this episode of the Illuminating Primary Care podcast, Alexa Makaafi is joined by GP Dr Karen Forshaw, and Chartered Physiotherapist and Psychotherapist Chrissie Mowbray. They formed 'Resilient Practice' to teach evidence-based tools and techniques for maintaining wellbeing and resilience to all. Karen and Chrissie discuss with Alexa the issues of stress and burnout for healthcare workers, and offer their top 10 tips for how to prevent burnout and stay resilient.

Top five tips for PCNs struggling to recruit featuring Tara Humphrey

In this episode we are joined by Tara Humphrey, Primary Care Network Management Specialist, with 20 years of experience in business development and operations, having supported over 30 Primary Care Networks providing them with training and management support.

Top tips for Physician Associates working in Primary Care

Are you a newly qualified Physician Associate, student Physician Associate, experienced Physician Associate or a Practice looking to recruit a Physician Associate – then this podcast is for you! Our hosts, Jasmine Kaur and Rohan Fletcher take you through everything you need to know about what a typical day looks like, how to find the right practice, how to prepare for your interview, salary information and more…

Tekihealth Solutions – The new start-up business helping make remote consultation work easier and more accessible to GP’s and practices in the UK

We speak to Dr Stephen Katebe, Director and co-founder of Tekihealth Solutions, who explains why and how Tekihealth Solutions came about and the benefits of leasing his software to GPs and practices in the UK.