Podcasts
Technology has transformed general practice, but what impact is it having on the people using it every day? In this podcast, Laura Edwards, GP and Joint CEO of Wessex LMCs, is joined by Dr Francesca Dakin, Senior Researcher in Digital Health at the University of Oxford, to discuss a study exploring the hidden side of technology use in primary care.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Dr Laura Edwards, Joint CEO at Wessex LMCs, talks with Dr Francesca Dakin, Senior Researcher in Digital Health at Oxford University, about the positives and the downsides of the new fascination with online consultation and digital access.
Coronary artery calcification is increasingly being reported on CT scans performed as part of Targeted Lung Health Checks. But what does it mean for patients, and how should primary care respond? In this podcast Dr Will Howard, GP and Medical Director at Wessex LMCs, speaks with Dr Os Alsanjari, Consultant Cardiologist at Basingstoke Hospital, about the clinical significance of incidental coronary artery calcification and its implications for cardiovascular risk management. Designed for GPs and other patient-facing primary care clinicians, this practical discussion explores how to interpret these findings, answer patients' questions with confidence, and support shared decision-making when CT results identify coronary artery calcification.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Louise Greenwood (Director of Education and Training at Wessex LMCs) talks to Bea Udale-Smith from The Environment Centre. They chat about how clinicians can help their patients in consultations, social prescribers can signpost patients to resources, how managers can help staff – and how we can all help ourselves. It is not just about our lungs - air pollution can affect so much more. Find out how to become a clean air champion, undertake a module to learn more and take home some handy tips for living with cleaner air.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
In this podcast Dr Will Howard (Wessex LMCs Medical Director and GP) explores the basics of Digital Risk in the first part of a series around Digital Risk Management for practices. He is joined by Dr Keith Gomes Pinto who is a GP, and also leads Dorset ICB in the digital risk sphere, and they discuss why GP practices need to consider digital risk, why now, and how can practices start to approach, and risk assess their own digital solutions in this world of accelerating AI fuelled solutions. Future editions in this series will include more detailed considerations of the standards we are being asked to meet, including medical device accreditation, as well as more in depth discussions about the Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) role.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Mark Tyrrell and Lisa Fall from the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) join us at the PM Update webinar to discuss how the IGPM can support and empower practice managers at a national level. They explore the resources, guidance, and community available, and highlight the launch of the first National Practice Manager Day.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Dr Laura Edwards and Dr Andy Purbrick (Wessex LMCs Joint CEOs), talk through the latest content of the newsletter sent out this week (7th April) including reflections on the PCN DES, SFE, QOF and Neighbourhood framework, together with an update on the DDRB, the latest GPCE meeting and a reminder to complete our members survey. Read the newsletter here: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/newsletter/wessex-lmcs-newsletter-tuesday-7th-april-2026/
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
In this short podcast, we give you a preview of what to expect from our flagship event. Our Annual Conference brings together GPs, Practice Managers and Primary Care Leaders from across Wessex for a day of shared learning, discussion and collaboration. Listen to find out why it's worth booking your place. Wednesday 3rd June | 09:30 - 16:30 The Stones Hotel, Highpost, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6AT Book online at https://www.wessexlmcs.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=1035
Dr Will Howard, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs, talks to Professor Saul Faust about the recent outbreak of meningitis in Kent. There is useful written information here from NHSE: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/outbreak-of-meningococcal-disease-linked-to-university-of-kent-and-the-area-of-canterbury/ Please also see the Wessex LMCs webpage: https://www.wessexlmcs.com/invasive-meningococcal-disease-outbreak-in-kent/
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Our CEOs Dr Laura Edwards and Dr Andy Purbrick talk through the new contract release and the associated controversies that have already arisen before the contract has even started.
Our CEOs Dr Laura Edwards and Dr Andy Purbrick talk through the new contract release and the associated controversies that have already arisen before the contract has even started. Hear the headlines of the new contract and their views on it.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
In this podcast, Dr Laura Edwards, Joint CEO at Wessex LMCs, is joined by Dr Edd Rendell, Medical Director, to raise awareness that over half of GPs in England do not have an up-to-date pension record. Hear about clear, step-by step guidance from the BMA about how to get your record updated and why this is important. https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/pensions/additional-pensions-advice/guidance-for-gps-in-england-on-getting-your-pension-record-up-to-date
Dr Andy Purbrick, Wessex LMCs Joint CEO, had the opportunity to talk to BBC Radio Wiltshire about the challenges facing General Practice and posed a question live to the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting. Listen back to the recording from 22nd January 2026.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Louise Greenwood (Director of Education & Training) talks to Sue Scott (PM Supporter) about what specifically PM Supporters can do for PMs. If you are a PM, a deputy, or a PCN Manager do listen and hear how our PM Supporters can help with finance, HR, workflow and so much more. It can be a small problem or a big challenge – the PMs have walked in your shoes and can confidentially help in so many ways. Do get in touch with one of them or with Louise to find out more.
Christmas is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, but for many people it can bring added pressure, loneliness, financial strain, and emotional challenges. Dr Laura Edwards, Joint CEO, speaks to Louise Greenwood, Director of Education, about the resources and guidance available to offer routes to support throughout the festive season. https://www.wessexlmcs.com/wellbeing-support-this-christmas/
Dr Laura Edwards and Dr Andy Purbrick, Joint CEOs of Wessex LMCs, discuss this letter that was sent on behalf of Wessex Constituents to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the 9th December 2025. The letter has been copied to all MPs across Wessex. This was our response to the letter that was sent to all GPs by Wes Streeting on 27th November 2025. Wessex LMCs Ltd remains committed to supporting and representing you at a local, regional, and national level. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your teams for your commitment and dedication in continuing to deliver the best general practice for our communities.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Contracts underpin all we do in the practice – including care in the treatment room. Lisa Harding (Director of Primary Care) & Zoe Tobin (previous Nurse Advisor) talk to Louise Greenwood (Director of Education & Training) about the importance to the nursing team of understanding how the contracts work. The contracts can affect the treatment that the nursing team give, the equipment that they use and the education that they need. And this understanding can assist in conversations with patients. Do listen to find out more and share with all members of the nursing team.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
In this podcast, Dr Will Howard, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs, is joined by Cathy Price, a Pain Medicine Consultant with over 25 years of experience. Together, they explore current pain services and how GPs can make the most of them, discuss how to identify appropriate patients for referral, and consider the value of a multidisciplinary approach. Useful Links: British Pain Society - https://www.britishpainsociety.org/ Live Well with Pain - https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/ Persistent Pain - https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/msk/our-services/persistent-pain
Dr Will Howard (Medical Director) chats to Kerry March (Deputy Director of Primary Care) and Zoe Tobin (Nurse Advisor) following the publication of a recent document from UKSHA. They look at informed consent and consent to administer a vaccine and explore the situations that might arise in practice when nurses and HCAs are running vaccination clinics. If you enjoyed this podcast and found it useful, please do listen to What exactly are PGDs & PSDs? And why are they important? Please visit our webpage here : UKHSA clarification on Healthcare Support Workers and Informed Consent for Immunisation
Louise Greenwood (Director of Education & Training) asks Kerry March (Deputy Director of Primary Care) and Zoe Tobin ( Nurse Advisor) what exactly are PGDs & PSDs? And why are they important? During the discussion, the legal importance of these directives and their practical application is analysed in addition to how they are used and why. Delegated responsibility & consent are among the topics scrutinised during their conversation. If you enjoyed this podcast and found it useful, please do listen to Consent for a vaccine – who has to do this and how? Please visit our webpage here : UKHSA clarification on Healthcare Support Workers and Informed Consent for Immunisation
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
The Wessex Maternal Medicine network coordinates and supports care for women across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire to improve outcomes for women with medical conditions detected before, during and after pregnancy. In this episode, we explore the latest developments, guidance, and collaborative efforts shaping maternal medicine across the region including: The evolution of the Maternal Medicine Network and its role in improving continuity of care. Updates on regional pathways, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Valuable perspectives on delivering safe, compassionate, and joined-up care for women across Wessex. Useful Resources: UKTIS (UK Teratology Information Service) - https://uktis.org/ or phone 0344 892 0909 BUMPS (Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy) - https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/ LactMed (Drugs and Lactation Database) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/ Healthier Together (pregnancy and birth page on pre-existing conditions ) - https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/pregnancy-and-birth#existing-conditions Healthier Together (professionals page) - https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/professional
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Dr Laura Edwards and Dr Rebecca Payne talk through some in depth research that has been done looking at remote consulting in General Practice. They highlight some of the complexities the medium brings together with how practices might use the developed resources to have powerful conversations about minimising any risks to patient safety. You can find the resources referred to here: https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/research/groups-and-centres/interdisciplinary-research-in-health-sciences/remote-by-default-2/Remote-by-Default-2-project-resources
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Louise Greenwood (Director of Education, Wessex LMCs) talks to Matthew Miller-Hall, Digital & Facilities Manager, Chawton Park Surgery and NHS App Ambassador about the NHS App. Have you got the NHS App? Have you downloaded it and then forgotten all about it? Louise and Matthew discuss the benefits of using the App for patients & practices and how to encourage more patients to use it. It can save everyone time and money! Download the NHS App toolkit campaign at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south-east/info-professionals/south-east-region-primary-care-transformation-programme/introduction/communications-for-primary-care-providers/nhs-app-toolkit-campaign/
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Our Joint CEO Dr Laura Edwards talks to Artur Psyz from Community Pharmacy Hampshire and Isle of Wight about understanding pharmacy a bit more and the current challenges they are facing in their sector. At a time where General Practice and community pharmacies are expected to work closer together listen in to learn about the balance of commercial and NHS work and how their sector is feeling.
Dr Laura Edwards leads us through the spending review and first thoughts about the NHS 10 Year Plan. Laura discusses themes with Dr Andy Purbrick and both Wessex Joint CEOs take questions from the audience at the PM webinar on 29th July. Download the accompanying slides and documents here: www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
Ed Kennedy, Managing Partner at Wickham Surgery, and Director at IGPM (Institute of General Practice Management) talks to Louise Greenwood, Director of Education & Training at Wessex LMCs, about raising the profile of PMs at national level. The Directors of IGPM were invited to the Houses of Parliament to speak to the Health and Social Care Select Committee about the NHS 10-year Plan. Listen to how their meeting went – and if you are a PM, you might want to consider joining this, a-political organisation that wants PMs to be in every conversation about general practice at every level.
In this podcast, Louise Greenwood (Director of Education & Training) talks to Dr Sam Robinson (GP & PCN Clinical Director) and Lucy Hitchcock (PCN Manager) from Minerva Primary Care Network (PCN) in Bath and NE Somerset (BaNES). Sam and Lucy have introduced a number of Ai, Automative and non-digital innovations within their PCN. They discuss total triage, Ambient Scribe, Workflow Automation and Automatic Processing of Lab Results. They have some fascinating insights but also share in a pragmatic, practical ways that make their changes seem achievable for others who are not as far along this journey. They stress the need to bring governance issues and patients along with you at every stage!
An opportunity for PMs to hear the latest guidance for practices from the team at Wessex LMCs. Please see www.wessexlmcs.com/guidance/practice-manager-updates/ for slides and resources referred to in this recording.
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