Podcast appearances and mentions of james dillon

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Claire Houston and Ceri Chaplin to explore the major changes to the Quality and Outcomes Framework for the 2025/26 contract, and what they mean for general practice. The episode dives into the removal of income protected indicators and the Quality Improvement domain, marking a shift back to an outcomes driven framework. This change could bring increased financial pressure, making strategic budgeting and achievement planning more important than ever. Beyond QOF, they also discuss the wider challenge of promoting preventative care, with a focus on childhood immunisation targets and cardiovascular disease management. With public trust in vaccinations still recovering post-pandemic, practices will need to innovate to meet targets and boost patient engagement. Tune in for a practical and insightful look at how these updates could reshape the future of general practice. Introduction (00:08)  The main changes to QOF (00:36) Stepping back.. (01:49)  Reducing the admin for practices (02:20) Budgeting.. (03:10)  The risk for practices (04:30)  Are the targets achievable? (06:58)  Advice to practices (09:28)  Do PCNs have a role in this? (12:45)  Retirement of the quality improvement domain (17:28) The future for QOF (20:41)  A more local focus.. (22:33)  Where to find support.. (25:03)  Book your QOF achievement session below; QOF Changes 2025/26 (Tuesday 13th May) QOF Changes 2025/26 (Tuesday 20th May) To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

Is the Future of General Practice Finally Looking Brighter? In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Claire Houston, Robyn Clark, and James Gransby to discuss the newly agreed contract for general practice. After three years of imposed terms, the promise of an additional £889 million in funding offers a glimmer of hope. However, the episode delves into the reality that much of this funding may simply offset rising staffing costs and increased national insurance contributions, providing little genuine financial relief for GP partners. We explore the complexities and uncertainties these changes bring, emphasising the importance of clear contract planning to secure financial stability and better outcomes for both practices and patients. Introduction (00:08) An agreed contract (01:22)  Are practices feeling better? (02:28) Is it helping the underlying profitability? (06:59) The changes & impact for ARRS? (11:10)  More money for ARRS? (12:17)  What's your take on the impact? (12:35) Keeping the online consultation tool on.. (15:56) The GPC.. (18:40) NHS England is going to be abolished (20:12) Final thoughts.. (23:28)  To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

For this Technical Synchromesh episode, James is joined by Mark Wight, Terry Stokes, Simon Parkinson, Marc Roberts and Rob Drinkwater. After a full day of Master Tech assessments, our esteemed guests stayed late to provide valuable insight on their unique experience as adept Master Technicians. In an industry where being qualified is not a requirement, they discuss the importance of flying your own flag and how to promoting yourself as an exceptional garage to your customers and employees. They also discuss their usage of AI. Despite it's well-known drawbacks, it has the potential to be a game-changer for independent garages by streamlining time-consuming and often tedious tasks. And finally, with the recent Stellantis merger, our expert guests discuss the challenges of providing service and repair for a range of brands and what changes the industry may see for dealer tools in the future. We hope you enjoy! Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Get in touch with us: hello@techtopics.co.uk Connect: Mark Wight: https://www.facebook.com/markwightltd/ Terry Stokes Simon Parkinson: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078873977270 Marc Roberts Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Claire Houston and Tara Humphrey, Founder and CEO of THC Primary Care, to explore the transformative potential of the new Neighbourhood Health Guidelines. Ben, Claire, and Tara examine how these guidelines could reshape healthcare delivery at the neighbourhood level, particularly their impact on general practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). They discuss the intersection of PCNs and emerging neighbourhood structures, highlighting the potential shift toward integrated care that involves community and social services. The conversation underscores the ongoing importance of access to general practice in maintaining patient wellbeing, especially as life expectancy continues to rise. This episode also sets the stage for future discussions on NHS developments, including insights from upcoming announcements such as the 10-year plan and next year's GP contract. Introduction (00:08) Neighbourhoods (00:44) The impact on general practice & PCN's.. (02:38)  Six core components (04:01)  Creating an infrastructure (06:46) Will we see pressure from local areas for PCNs to change boundaries? (11:21) Could local arguments start to emerge? (13:15) Funding.. (17:40) Freedom to local areas (21:20) Can practices and PCNs influence development? (25:24)  To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Claire Houston, Kay Keane, and Hussain Gandhi. Together, they delve into the significant changes in advice and guidance funding for general practice, introduced as part of the government's new Elective Recovery Plan. With a focus on patient choice and the new £20 funding per advice and guidance request for GPs, they examine whether this fee truly reflects the work involved. They also discuss the potential shift in workload from secondary to primary care and what this means for practices. Additionally, the conversation touches on the evolving role of digital healthcare and its varied impact across regions, highlighting the importance of clear contractual details to ensure fair compensation for GPs. Tune in for an insightful discussion to help practices navigate these changes and prepare for the future of healthcare. Introduction (00:08)  The recovery plan (00:53) Advice and guidance (02:15) Existing funding (05:31) How advice and guidance requests work.. (07:35)  Additional money (11:36) Other elements (13:13) Patient-initiated follow-ups (14:10)  Is advice and guidance coming off the ‘list' (21:11) The details.. (22:29)  How to prepare.. (23:11) Visit the Practice Index Hub directly, here. To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

James sat down with Andy Crook, long-time friend, owner of Atomic Success and founder of the Garage Owners Network, to discuss a nuanced topic in the industry. Is a new garage management system the answer to the issues in your business or is it your own internal processes? Garage management systems go hand in hand with internal processes, in order to make the most out of one you need the other. James and Andy discuss common issues garages have with, the consequences these issues have and how to identify where the breakdown is so you can repair it. They also share their secrets to awesome business management and how to build the business you've dreamed of. Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Get in touch with us: hello@techtopics.co.uk Connect: Follow Andy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taffycrook Atomic Success The Garage Owners Network Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

Gillian chats with young drivers and driving instructor James Dillon about how difficult it is to get driving in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Claire Houston & Kay Keane, they explore the financial challenges that general practices are facing in light of recent budget changes. Practices are grappling with significant costs, and the fear of potential staff reductions looms large. They highlight the ongoing financial strain on practices, emphasising the gap between headline funding figures and the real growth in income. They reflect on the emotional and practical struggles faced by healthcare workers amidst rising operational costs. The lack of clear communication from governing bodies only adds to the difficulty of managing budgets effectively. This episode paints a vivid picture of the challenging landscape that general practices navigate while striving to maintain service standards. Introduction (00:09)  The impact on practices (02:51)  Finances for practices (04:22)  Is there time? (07:41) Is it going to get resolved.. (09:10) IGPMs reaction (12:03) Collective action (14:15) A difficult period.. (16:43)  How do you see it playing out? (22:02) The salary calculator (23:32)  To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.  

Nigel Yardley, Steve Scott, Adam Nowak, Simon Carter and David Davies are esteemed members of the Tech Topics alumni.   They completed the Master Technician programme in 2022 and were here in October to complete their reaccreditation assessments and maintain their status as Master Technician.   James sat down with the guys to discuss their personal journeys to success, the impact developing critical thinking skills had on their careers and how they think the industry needs to change to keep up.   Enjoy! Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Get in touch with us: hello@techtopics.co.uk Connect: Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

  We welcomed another group of our Master Technicians into the TT podcast studio whilst they were here at Technical Topics for the Advanced Electronics course.   James, Eugene, Steven, Callum, Malc and Frazer chewed the cud on specialising vs general repair, being clear in client communication and expectations and the integral role software has on modern vehicles.   Enjoy! Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Get in touch with us: hello@techtopics.co.uk Connect: Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome James Gransby and Ceri Chaplin. They join Ben to discuss the implications of the recent budget on general practice, sharing concerns about how these changes could significantly impact practice finances. They highlight the projected cost increase for employing someone on minimum wage next year, illustrating the financial pressures facing GP practices. The episode further explores the funding challenges general practice managers face, focusing on the gap between rising staff salaries and insufficient funding. The episode emphasises the need for more clarity and planning to ensure primary care can effectively manage resources amidst these financial uncertainties. If you'd like to come to Guidelines Live (free for practice management staff), simply click here and ensure you select 'Practice Management' in the profession field. Alternatively, you can email info@practiceindex.co.uk to secure your ticket. Introduction (00:08)  The budget (00:50) The two big changes.. (01:48) The changes to the National Living Wage? (03:15) Impact on practices (03:45) Another rise, unfunded or underfunded? (04:08) Calculations about the impact on practices. (04:37) Has general practice been caught in the crossfire? (05:26) The offset.. (06:35)  The partnership model.. (08:39)  What are the other impacts from the budget? (10:37)  Could partners leave sooner? (12:30) Practice premises upgrade.. (13:37)  The future is looking promising.. (14:37) The local community (15:20)  Key takeaways (17:33) Advice & final thoughts.. (20:53)  To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

James sat down with 3 of our current Diagnostic Technicians and some of the TT training team for another iteration of the Technical Synchromesh mini-series. Michael, Wes and Dave have been working towards becoming Diagnostic Technicians since summer 2023 and are two modules away from the big final assessment. The group discuss with Rob and James the rising cost of using and accessing dealer tools (in both time and money), the pros and cons of SERMI and how they're evolving to keep up with new technologies as an independent business and why this is so crucial. Enjoy! Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Get in touch with us: hello@techtopics.co.uk Connect: Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back Claire Houston. Ben & Claire discuss the challenges PCNs face with the tight timelines and ambiguous guidance surrounding the new additional role reimbursement scheme for GPs. Claire shares her perspective on the recruitment hurdles, including stringent criteria, funding constraints, and the lack of clarity about funding beyond the initial six months. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on these pressing issues and potential pathways to sustainability in primary care. Introduction (00:08)  Underspend on the additional role reimbursement scheme (00:57)  Introduction of the new additional role reimbursement scheme.. (01:50) Funding beyond March (03:17) Separate pot from the additional role reimbursement scheme (05:55)  Assurances by NHS England (07:08)  The numbers.. (08:43) Where is additional money coming from? (09:43) Providing support to the new GPs (11:30) Where to place additional role staff.. (13:58) Other stand outs about the new PCN Des.. (15:41) PCN's position.. (16:53) Using unspent ARRS money.. (20:26) To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

Pinergy, Ireland's energy transition company, announced on Thursday (26th September 2024) a three-year partnership agreement with Connacht GAA, becoming the official energy partner of the association. This landmark partnership underscores Pinergy's commitment to supporting Irish sport and promoting sustainability within the GAA community nationwide. Through this partnership, Pinergy will work closely with Connacht GAA, its clubs, and the Centre of Excellence to implement innovative energy solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption, lowering costs, and shrinking their carbon footprint. Pinergy estimates that it can help the Connacht GAA community save up to €2 million on energy costs over the next three years. Joining Pinergy and Connacht GAA at the announcement were representatives from across the province including Connor Gleeson of Galway GAA, Kathyrn Sullivan of Mayo LGFA, James Dillon of Roscommon GAA, Ciara Walsh of Sligo Camogie and Pat Carty of Ireland Wheelchair Hurling, representing the four codes across Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie. Connor Gleeson joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly for a chat about Saturday's Bon Secours Senior Football semi-final against Salthill/Knocknacarra and to look back at Galway's All-Ireland championship campaign. == Throw-in at Tuam Stadium on Saturday (28th September) is 4.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. == As part of the agreement, Pinergy will install solar panels at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, building upon the Centre's existing relationship with Pinergy as their supplier of green electricity and their energy measurement system, Acutrace. This installation is based on a 5-year term and will significantly reduce the Centre's reliance on traditional energy sources and serve as a shining example of sustainability for GAA clubs across the province. Speaking on the announcement, Pinergy Chief Commercial Officer Daire Keating commented: “We're incredibly excited to team up with Connacht GAA, an organization that truly embodies community spirit and sporting excellence. This partnership goes beyond simply supplying energy; it's about empowering clubs with the tools and knowledge to make smart, sustainable choices that benefit both their bottom line and the environment. CEO Connacht GAA, John Prenty shared his enthusiasm, stating, “This partnership with Pinergy is a game-changer for our clubs across the province. The potential savings from Pinergy offering supply of this 100% renewable electricity coming from Cork and the potential for solar for our clubs in the province are significant, allowing us to reinvest those funds back into what matters most – Our games, Our players and Our communities. We're also proud to be taking a leadership role in sustainability within the GAA, and we hope to inspire other counties to follow suit.” Pinergy is encouraging all Connacht GAA clubs and county boards to #OwnTheMoment and sign up for a free energy consultation to explore how they can benefit from this partnership. The county boards in Connacht will be hosting Sustainability Information evenings with key expert partners such as Pinergy, Futurefit, SEAI, Mywaste and the Local Authority experts from Climate Action Officers, Heritage and Biodiversity officers to name a few. These evenings will be commencing in mid-October and roll out in the counties across the Winter and Spring. Find out more about the Pinergy and Connacht GAA's new partnership by following all of the updates on Pinergy's website and on their social channels across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:

In a rare turn of events during the summer holidays, we managed to get the Technical Topics training team in one room to record a podcast episode. The team behind the scenes: Kev - 2021 Top Tech Winner, Kev is an awesome new addition to team TT who contributes as both a course leader and contributor to the super secret Diagnostic Assistance project Jay - Front of House expert and German Vehicle specialist Jay is the newest addition to the team. Jay bought, ran and sold a successful garage business and now teaches others how to do the same. Wilf - Ex-BMW and Peugeot dealer technician with 45 years in the industry, Wilf joined the team in 2020 and has since become our resident EV and ADAS expert, as well as working with Kev on the secret DA project. Rob - Joined Team TT a few years ago, mainly supporting and training our Master Techs and Diag Techs. Rob started his career as a technical trainer with Bosch before setting up his own successful businesses and a garage of his own. Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Get in touch with us: hello@techtopics.co.uk Connect: Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

Jeff Taylor is the owner of Sydney Eco Tuning and co-founder of The Garage Network - a community in Australia that provides support, networking opportunities and a safe space for technicians. Jeff made the move from Blackpool in 2017 with his wife to start a new life down under. He arrived knowing no-one, now he's fostered a nationwide community of like-minded people.   James sat down with Jeff on the Harmonic Motion Podcast to hear all about his story and gain an insight into what Aussie life is like.   Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Get in touch with us: hello@techtopics.co.uk Connect: Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

We'd like to introduce you to our new mini-series - Technical Synchromesh. Technical Synchromesh is an opportunity for techs in the trade to chew through the issues that affect them on a daily basis. From problem jobs and tricky customers to setting up on your own, this mini-series is a space to chat all things trade. This time, John, Marc and Simon, three of our esteemed Master Technician graduates, sat down with James to share their journeys. All three are incredibly capabale and highly effective technicians who are independent garage owners. They share their top tips for nailing the diagnostic process, changes they'd like to see in the industry and the necessity of ongoing training and developing your expertise. Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Get in touch with us: hello@techtopics.co.uk Connect: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-oldfields/ Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

James Dillon, driving instructor based in Adare, joins Joe to discuss some of the most dangerous habits drivers pick up during the Summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome Adrian Down, the managing partner at Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice. Adrian shares his fascinating journey from a high-paying role in a multinational firm to becoming a practice manager in general practice. He reflects on his transition and discusses the dynamics of equality within his practice partnership. Adrian and Ben explore the challenges faced by non-GP professionals in general practice partnerships and shed light on the value of the partnership model in maintaining the effectiveness and accessibility of general practice. Discover how Adrian's passion for helping people has sustained him in this role and how his partnership model has remained effective over time. Introduction (00:08)  An equal voice.. (01:47) Has being a practice manager matched your expectations? (02:35)  Then and now (03:16)  Has the model evolved over time? (04:42) Status inequality between non-gp partners and gp partners (05:54) Guidance for non-gp partners (07:29) National LMC conference (08:58)  Feedback & next steps.. (12:51)  Working with the IGPM (14:40) Information or resources (16:05)  Contact Adrian via email here. To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.  

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés continues his conversation with James Dillon discussing the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. From the comics to the books and Skywalker Saga, this episode has it all! Come for The High Republic, stay for the political and religious analysis!  Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes  Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog  Twitter: @aDillonDev Show Notes: Kantam Sy Lula Driggit Parse The Warden Niv Drendow The Nameless Sav Oppo Rancisis Lourna Dee Keeve Trennis 5A-G3 Free Comic Book Day Eleven-Thirtyeight Mynock Manor CineLinx Libby

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back the insightful Robyn Clark and Kay Keane, who share their pioneering experiences with the ‘Right Care, First Time' campaign.  This episode brings to light the complex skills required of modern patient services teams, the critical need for recognition and appropriate compensation for their work, and how their evolution is instrumental in guiding patients to the right care. Join us for this enlightening conversation that's bound to reshape your perspective on the ever-changing landscape of general practice. Right Care, First Time (00:09)  The thinking behind the campaign.. (01:13)  Modern General Practice (02:35)  Who is the campaign targeted at? (03:44) Getting the message across.. (04:30)  Acceptance of new roles.. (05:49) Funding.. (09:07)  Targeting specific needs.. (09:49)  A more flexible pot? (12:54)  Trust within PCN's (15:00)  NHS England Care Navigation Training.. (17:13)  Building the confidence of the public.. (19:29)  Feedback following the video.. (21:45)  Where can I access the video? (22:02)  What does industrial action look like for General Practice? (22:56)  To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés connects with James Dillon to discuss the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. There was too much great conversation to put in one episode, so we're gonna give you two parts! Come for The High Republic, stay for the Crash Landing review and queer love!  Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes  Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Twitter: @aDillonDev Show Notes: Crash Midnight Horizon Krix Kamerat Raf Thatchburn Crash and Burn Ruu Qort Lula Talisola Zeen Mrala 5A-G3 B-333 Argomon Eye of Darkness Review with Arezou THRA with DJO! Saya Keem Gavi Kildo Eleven-Thirtyeight Mynock Manor CineLinx Libby!  

In today's episode, we talk with Erik Rohde about conducting and education!   Erik Rohde maintains a diverse career as a conductor, violinist, and educator, and has performed in recitals and festivals across the United States and in Europe and Asia.  He is the Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Northern Iowa and the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Winona Symphony Orchestra (MN). Prior to his appointment at the University of Northern Iowa, Rohde served as the Director of String Activities and Orchestra at Indiana State University where he conducted the Indiana State University Symphony Orchestra and taught violin, chamber music, and Suzuki pedagogy. In Indiana, he also founded the Salomon Chamber Orchestra, an orchestra dedicated to promoting the works of living composers and of Haydn and his contemporaries. Having grown up in Rochester, Rohde is particularly excited to return to his hometown to conduct the orchestra that includes former teachers, classmates, and colleagues. He began his musical studies with Linda Thompson on the violin at the age of 4 and first heard the Rochester Symphony at one of their annual educational concerts a few years later. Having begun his musical journey in Rochester, this is an exciting chance to return and make music in a new way in a community that he loves and one that helped shape the early part of his musical journey. A committed advocate for contemporary music, he has premiered and commissioned many new works by both established and young composers, and is constantly seeking to discover new compositional voices. In addition to regularly bringing new orchestral works to programs each season, he is the violinist of the new music duo sonic apricity, which is dedicated to uncovering and commissioning new works by living composers for violin and viola. The duo released their first recording on the Navona label in December of 2022. At Indiana State University, he helped to host the annual Contemporary Music Festival – now running for over 50 years. He has worked with Joan Tower, Augusta Read Thomas, Libby Larsen, Chen Yi, Meira Warshauer, Elliott Miles McKinley, Christopher Walczak, Michael-Thomas Foumai, Pierre Jalbert, James Dillon, David Dzubay, Marc Mellits, Carter Pann, Narong Prangcharoen and countless others. In 2019, he released two recordings with composer Elliott Miles McKinley, conducting his percussion concerto Four Grooves and performing on his eighth string quartet. In his native Minnesota, Rohde has served as the Music Director of the Buffalo Community Orchestra, conductor and violinist for the Contemporary Music Workshop, Camarata Suzuki orchestra conductor for the MacPhail Center for Music, String Ensemble conductor at the Trinity School, and first violinist of the Cantiamo and Enkidu String Quartets.  Rohde holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where he studied with conductors Mark Russell Smith, Kathy Saltzman Romey, and Craig Kirchhoff and violin pedagogue Mark Bjork. He also holds degrees in Violin Performance and Biomedical Engineering. Rohde lives in Cedar Falls, IA with his wife Erin and their children.   Betwixt Bach: Suite for Solo Violin (2021) Performed by Erik Rohde

In today's episode, we talk with Erik Rohde about conducting and education!   Erik Rohde maintains a diverse career as a conductor, violinist, and educator, and has performed in recitals and festivals across the United States and in Europe and Asia.  He is the Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Northern Iowa and the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Winona Symphony Orchestra (MN). Prior to his appointment at the University of Northern Iowa, Rohde served as the Director of String Activities and Orchestra at Indiana State University where he conducted the Indiana State University Symphony Orchestra and taught violin, chamber music, and Suzuki pedagogy. In Indiana, he also founded the Salomon Chamber Orchestra, an orchestra dedicated to promoting the works of living composers and of Haydn and his contemporaries. Having grown up in Rochester, Rohde is particularly excited to return to his hometown to conduct the orchestra that includes former teachers, classmates, and colleagues. He began his musical studies with Linda Thompson on the violin at the age of 4 and first heard the Rochester Symphony at one of their annual educational concerts a few years later. Having begun his musical journey in Rochester, this is an exciting chance to return and make music in a new way in a community that he loves and one that helped shape the early part of his musical journey. A committed advocate for contemporary music, he has premiered and commissioned many new works by both established and young composers, and is constantly seeking to discover new compositional voices. In addition to regularly bringing new orchestral works to programs each season, he is the violinist of the new music duo sonic apricity, which is dedicated to uncovering and commissioning new works by living composers for violin and viola. The duo released their first recording on the Navona label in December of 2022. At Indiana State University, he helped to host the annual Contemporary Music Festival – now running for over 50 years. He has worked with Joan Tower, Augusta Read Thomas, Libby Larsen, Chen Yi, Meira Warshauer, Elliott Miles McKinley, Christopher Walczak, Michael-Thomas Foumai, Pierre Jalbert, James Dillon, David Dzubay, Marc Mellits, Carter Pann, Narong Prangcharoen and countless others. In 2019, he released two recordings with composer Elliott Miles McKinley, conducting his percussion concerto Four Grooves and performing on his eighth string quartet. In his native Minnesota, Rohde has served as the Music Director of the Buffalo Community Orchestra, conductor and violinist for the Contemporary Music Workshop, Camarata Suzuki orchestra conductor for the MacPhail Center for Music, String Ensemble conductor at the Trinity School, and first violinist of the Cantiamo and Enkidu String Quartets.  Rohde holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where he studied with conductors Mark Russell Smith, Kathy Saltzman Romey, and Craig Kirchhoff and violin pedagogue Mark Bjork. He also holds degrees in Violin Performance and Biomedical Engineering. Rohde lives in Cedar Falls, IA with his wife Erin and their children.   Betwixt Bach: Suite for Solo Violin (2021) Performed by Erik Rohde

With general practice at a crossroads, Practice Index podcast regulars Robyn Clark and Claire Houston join Ben to assess the financial hurdles presented within the latest GP contract. The 2% funding increase is a drop in the ocean against towering inflation and the uptick in the national living wage could well see a situation whereby practices are unable to hire or replace departing staff, calling into question, once again, the issue of sustainability. We consider newer directives linked to capacity and access such as telephony, online consultations, and care navigation systems and probe the effectiveness of the Integrated Care Board payments - and the Quality and Outcomes Framework - questioning their impact on an already stretched thin resource pool. Don't miss this episode for a frank and insightful examination of the state of general practice right now, with our expert practice management panel guiding the conversation. Introduction (00.:09) Welcoming the panel (00:39) Funding implications (00:52) An unrealistic uplift against the economic reality (02:12) Impact on practices (03:06) Government response and continuing uncertainty (03:48) Complications with budget-setting (05:38) Advice from Clare when planning ahead (06:49) Debating the QOF changes (07:53) Changes related to vaccs and imms (09:46) Scrapping the IIF in favour of capacity and access (10:32) Achieving the 30% (12:33) National extraction of demand data (14:25) A new “registration solution” (17:03) Merging the PCN DES spec and ARRS (17:55) The future of general practice taskforce (20:48) GP referendum (21:55) Final thoughts (23:47) The importance of standing together (24:40) To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, Kay Keane and Claire Houston join Ben for a candid discussion on the financial challenges practices are facing. At the heart of their discussion lies the tension between the escalating costs of running a practice, including the forthcoming minimum wage hike, and the proposed 1.9% budget increase. Kay, Claire and Ben reflect on the squeeze this puts on profits and how it's driving a potential shift in the structure of General Practice. They look into the hard choices that lie ahead, and consider the implications of relying on additional roles over traditional GP-led models. They discuss what practices can do in face of such a financially challenging environment, and offer practical tips for those who are struggling. Tune in to hear more about the creative strategies practices are employing to navigate funding challenges and how this might shape the future of General Practice. Introduction (00:09) Practice finances (00:50) Claire's thoughts.. (01:58)  The 1.9% offer (03:54) Claire & Kay's thoughts regarding the offer? (04:38)  How are Practices make ends meet? (07:13)  What kind of uplift in income is possible for Practices? (09:46)  PCN income.. (12:32)  The challenges.. (14:22) Working together.. (16:08)  Additional roles.. (16:51)  Making savings by increasing size.. (22:52)  Resources & information.. (25:08)  To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

Gareth Davies, Director of Euro Performance (independent German Vehicle specialist), and James Dillon chat about what it's like to be an entrepreneur in the automotive industry. They discuss how Gareth navigated upscaling the business from a side hustle in the family home garage to an award-winning, independent, German vehicle specialist. The duo share their insight on the crucial effect planning and insight has on achieving your business goals, the impact making cosmetic changes to the customer facing side of the business can have on retention and the importance of collectively changing the industry perception to attract and retain a new, inspired talent. Get involved in the podcast and be the first to know about new episodes by joining the Harmonic Motion podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549573740317836/ Connect: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-oldfields/ Website: https://techtopics.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technical.topics.training/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tthq_techtopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/techtopics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technical-topics-ltd Listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/harmonic-motion/id1665148277 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SzEMN08BU7wCSdB3xkXkH?si=e12f5c6f381f4681 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/364bf8fa-82b5-43e5-b227-ad9eb99e8fd3/harmonic-motion Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe to the Harmonic Motion YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theharmonicmotionpodcast

Join us this week to discuss  the new CQC revamped Practice Inspection Framework,  brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, with panel regular Robyn Clark & manager partner of a GP practice in North London, Rathai Thevananth. This essential episode of our podcast provides a comprehensive breakdown of the significant changes affecting healthcare practices. Gain an in-depth understanding of the new quality statements and learn how the updated numerical scoring system will enhance self-assessment and benchmarking for your practice. With Rathai's insights, we look into how you can prepare for a CQC visit, we also share practical strategies to achieve and maintain excellence. From organising documentation to analysing patient feedback and improving accountability, this episode is packed with actionable advice to ensure your healthcare practice not only meets but exceeds inspection standards. Introduction (00:09)  New CQC framework.. (01:35)  The biggest difference? (02:16) Making it easier for practices.. (02:42) Is there a change to the ratings? (03:24)  Final scoring (03:53)  Robyn's thoughts.. (04:31) Evidence required.. (05:55) How is the rollout going? (06:58)  Robyn's practice visit.. (08:20) Feedback so far.. (10:20) Frequency of visits (11:12) Tips for the CQC inspection (12:08) Common struggle areas.. (14:04)  Common mistakes.. (15:57)  Organisation.. (17:23) Does Robyn feel ready? (18:34)  What makes a practice ‘outstanding'? (20:01) Best places to get information.. (21:02) Further recommendations (21:37)  To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, this week we focus on the topic of annual leave. Ben is joined by Claire Hoston and Robyn Clark to tackle the topic of managing annual leave in general practice. Navigating the peaks of holiday seasons can be a tumultuous affair in any workplace, but it's especially challenging in healthcare settings where patients need surge following breaks like Christmas and school holidays. They share their strategies for equitable leave distribution, such as annual planning meetings for clinical staff and specific rules for management teams. The conversation reveals how crucial a clear leave policy is for maintaining harmony and ensuring everyone gets a chance to recharge. Whether you're a practice manager or a team member trying to navigate your leave schedule, this episode offers insights and solutions for managing this critical aspect of workplace well-being.   Introduction & annual leave (00:08)   Managing annual leave (03:06)   Annual planning meeting.. (04:25)   Proactive approach about staff taking leave (05:41)   Managing leave expectations.. (07:00)   Carrying over leave.. (07:59)   The importance of people taking leave in the year? (08:50)   Practice Managers difficulty taking annual leave (10:28)   Work backlog.. (11:33)   Time off in lieu (12:10)   The development of the HR package (13:43)   Managing cultural balance.. (14:55)   Annual leave allowance.. (16:28)   Best practice when setting annual leave levels? (17:36)   Challenges of recruitment? (19:24)   Annual leave policies or practices recommended to people listening? (20:44)   To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

Tune in to the latest Mentioned in Dispatches Podcast, where we engage in a compelling conversation with Professor Joost Augusteijn about his in-depth study of County Mayo, 1912-23. Delving into a period of unprecedented turmoil, this examination offers a comprehensive look at all facets of life in County Mayo during the revolutionary era. Joost draws from a diverse range of sources, including memoirs, interviews with former IRA members, newspaper reports, police records, and official documents from both British authorities and Sinn Féin-led governments. The narrative commences with an exploration of the pivotal role of the land question in Mayo's political landscape prior to World War I and reveals how Sinn Féin successfully challenged the entrenched Irish Party's influence post-1916. The book underscores the significance of notable nationalist figures such as Michael Davitt, William O'Brien, James Dillon, and John MacBride in local developments. It also delves into the impact of World War I on the shifting dynamics of various political groups and marginalized segments of Mayo's population, including unionists, suffragettes, and labour activists. A central theme is the gradual radicalization of activists and their growing confrontation with authorities, drawing increasing numbers of Mayo residents into the fold. The book's focus on how daily life was affected adds depth to the narrative, culminating in a comprehensive account of Mayo's experiences during the Civil War. Don't miss this engaging exploration of a pivotal period in County Mayo's history. Published by Four Courts Press Ltd.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, this week we focus on the topic of improving the support that Practices and PCNs can give to care homes. Ben is joined by Lisa Davis, who is the PCN clinical lead for enhanced health and care homes, and Lucy Jones, who is the PCN manager, both at HMG PCN in Hereford. They shed light on how the Living Well in Later Life event has not only reinforced their relationship with care homes but also greatly enhanced their outreach. As they continue their journey in strengthening partnerships, they extend an open invitation to those who are keen to learn and build connections. Join us as we unpack these insights and experiences for a more integrated and improved support for care homes..    Introduction (0:09)   Separation between Practice and PCNs (01:54)   Living Well in Later Life.. (02:42)   Designed for clinical teams working in care homes.. (03:24)   What services are in place already? (03:57)   Who was the conference for? (04:30)   Events best bits..  (05:37)    Results from the conference.. (06:00)   Better interaction.. (06:24)   Role of the care coordinators (06:56)    Do care homes feel supported? (07:34)   Next steps.. (07:57)   Structured learning time.. (08:21)   Expanding the event.. (08:51)    Would you recommend a similar event to others? (09:43)   Ward rounds within care homes (09:59)    GP's in care homes (10:31)   Measuring the outcomes (10:55)    Who to contact? (11:43)    Advice for those planning a similar event (12:00)   When to start planning.. (13:34)   Repeating the event.. (13:54)   How to get in touch (14:44)   To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here.   For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

This week's episode features panel regular Robyn Clark, along with Pete Maynard & Naj Seedat. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Practice Index & this week focuses on the topic of practice managers as partners in GP practices. Robyn and Pete share their personal journeys, recounting their transitions from practice managers to partners. They provide insights into the intricacies of this transition and shed light on the differences they've observed since moving into their partner roles. Naj offers his perspective on the appeal of having business decisions made by management partners, they discuss the resistance some practices encounter and the factors contributing to the reluctance to make practice managers partners. Additionally, they explore whether more practice managers are expressing interest in pursuing this career shift and who should consider taking this path. As the podcast concludes, our experts generously offer valuable advice for those contemplating the journey towards becoming a partner within their GP practice. Introduction (0:31) Becoming a Partner (1:04) Navigating the partnership process (2:15) Pete's path to partnership (4:43) Addressing resistance to Practice Managers as Partners (7:10) Growing interest among Practice Managers (9:21) Insights from the journey as partners so far (11:48) The appeal of business partner-led decision making (14:55) Impact on practice performance and staff perspectives (16:10) Navigating the complexity of the Practice Manager to Partner relationship (19:17) IGPM Accreditation Framework (21:24) Expert Advice for aspiring Partners (22:57) To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

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This week's episode features discussions led by our Practice Index sponsored panel members Jo Wadey, Robyn Clark, and Nicola Davies. This episode focuses on the 'NHS Long Term Workforce Plan'. They delve into the positive aspects associated with the long-term plan while also addressing the concerns they have since its publication. The panel members discuss recruitment within practices, the incorporation of additional roles and the allocation of funding. Jo, Robyn, and Nicola highlight the benefits of the long-term plan; however, they also express their apprehensions regarding the absence of any specific mention of management within the practices. Ben ends the discussion by asking for the IGPMs response to the plan.    Introduction & thoughts on the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (0:09)   Recruiting trainees & apprentices.. (1:59)   The panel's opinions on the plans for GP recruitment.. (4:01)   Increasing specialist doctors in GPs.. (5:34)   Would you recruit a specialist doctor in your practice? (8:02)   Additional roles & funding..  (11:03)   The issue of pay.. (14:13)   NHS Long Term Workforce Plan not referencing GP managers.. (15:05)   Government vs local support? (18:20)   IGPM response to the plan.. (24:12)   To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here.   For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.  

We return this week with another instalment from our Practice Index sponsored Practice Manager panel members Robyn Clark and Nicola Davies, who feature alongside fellow podcast favourite Dr Hussain Gandhi, Clinical Director for Nottingham City East PCN and eGPlearning guru. Ben was keen to gauge the group's reaction to the recent changes in contractual requirements to ensure same-day contact with patients and how this can possibly be met in an environment where many practices are struggling with recruitment of receptionists, management of training in care navigation, staff wellbeing and the ongoing mismatch in patient expectations and media perception.   Introduction (0.34) Gandhi's initial thoughts (0.50) Embedding the total triage model (1.11) The importance of patient education (1.55) Where do we stand re. patient engagement? (2.27) A lack of support centrally - and from the media at large (3.19) Knock-on effect (3.39) Direction from ICBs and local systems (4.48) Why total triage won't work in every practice (6.08) Having permission to develop a system which works for individual patient populations (6.49) Is this contractual change more impactful than the capacity and access plans we have to submit? How is Gandhi managing this in his area, within his capacity as Clinical Director? (7.19) Empowerment of reception teams and enablement of the care navigation role (9.11) Concern re. public perception of reception staff (10.50) What's being offered in terms of upskilling reception teams? (11.52) Challenges of recruitment (13.05) Moving the care navigation initiative forward (13.43) Support from secondary care colleagues (15.07) Referrals back to primary care (16.09) Dissecting the BMA response (17.05) Protection of primary care staff wellbeing and working within safe limits (18.50) A mismatch in expectations (20.00) Positive advice for practices from Robyn (20.49) Strength in numbers (22.37) Continuous engagement with ICBs (23.21) Working as a network (24.44)   For more information about NHS England's Looking after you too scheme, click here  Check out eGPlearning for tons of resources to help practices and networks to navigate the new contractual obligations To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

In May's monthly Practice Index episode Ben has a full house & is joined by panel regulars, Susi O'Brien & Robyn Clark. Ben, Susi & Robyn are also joined by Claire Houston. They jump straight into discussing  staff wellbeing & retention and it's importance within practices. They also discuss how crucial the retention of staff is, how it can be difficult for staff in ‘additional roles' and what they can do to make a difference to wellbeing & retention in practices. They look into the new ‘QOF', quality improvement modules and their thoughts on this being introduced. Finally, Susi, Robyn & Claire share their advice for making peer support work within practices and Susi talks through the wellbeing & retention resources that are available (all resources mentioned are linked below).    Introduction (0:27)   Thoughts on the contract focus on Welling & retention? (0:42)   Why is it important we look after our staff? (1:45)   Practice managers thoughts on this right now.. (3:00)   Retaining staff.. (3:25)   What can we do about it? (3:53)   Difficulty with ‘additional roles' (5:26)   Learning from the wider HR community.. (6:27)   What can make the biggest difference? Susi's thoughts.. (7:32)   Claire & Robyns thoughts.. (8:47)   QOF quality improvement modules... (11:06)   Robyns thoughts.. (12:54)   Making the most of the opportunity (13:37)   Difference between the 2 approaches to wellbeing.. (15:39)   Starting with an organisation wellbeing approach.. (17:43)   3 elements.. (18:30)   Experience with peer support networks.. (21:10)   Advice for making it work? (22:30)   Support & resources available.. (23:31)   ‘QOF', quality improvement modules (Quality and Outcomes Framework guidance for 2023/24)   All the links mentioned by Susi on the podcast are contained within this Practice Index document on employee retention (linked).   To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

In this month's Practice Index sponsored panel episode, Ben is reunited with Nicola Davies and Robyn Clark. Ben, Nicola, and Robyn discuss the new contractual requirements and how they will impact practices moving forward. Nicola and Robyn look at the year ahead and what their priorities will be during this tough time. They touch on some difficult subjects such as underfunding, pay and taking care of the staff's wellbeing within the practices. Robyn finishes the podcast on a positive note by sharing some ideas for the future and having patients help to save general practices.    Introduction (0:09)   How is life in General Practice at the moment? (0:50)   Robyn & Nicola share their  views on the new contract.. (1:43)   Funding... (2:52)   Patients' expectations... (4:52)   Disconnect between the messages to the public & practices.. (6:14)   The year ahead.. (8:15)   Introduction of cloud based telephony.. (9:34)   Inflation compared to pay rises.. (12:01)   Collective action or practice by practice basis? (14:08)   Publishing salaries above £159k.. (14:56)   Thoughts on the Hewitt review.. (18:53)   Thoughts on the future.. (20:23)   To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here.   For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.  

In this month's Practice Index sponsored panel episode Ben is joined by panel regular Robyn Clark,  and HR expert Susi O'Brien. They discuss what life is like in practices now following the GP contract update and reflect on the potential future pressures for practices. They consider the funding that is going to be provided, what the time ahead could look like for GP practices and what changes may need to be made. Susi explains how to decide the best options for the practices and how to manage  changes through open engagement with employees. Robyn and Susi share their concerns around the new contract and how practices will cope with the new requirements alongside limited funding.    Introduction (0:09)   Life in practices following the GP contract letters (0:51)   Funding for practices.. (1:38)   Effects of the funding (3:49)   What changes are practices considering? (4:51)   How to go about introducing the changes? (6:00)   Openness within the GP practices (9:00)   How to start thinking about your options? (10:45)   Changing employee terms & conditions.. (12:25)   Making redundancies fair.. (14:59)   Lessons learnt from previous experience? (16:36)   Legal perspective around GP's striking? (18:00)   What action is needed? (19:07)   Last words of advice.. (20:52)   To visit the Practice Index website, click here or contact James Dillon here.   For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.  

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés speaks with James Dillon to discuss The High Republic Adventure Issue 2! There's plenty to unpack from a historical, political, and queer perspective so hang on as we activate the Tund Technology on the Illumination!  Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan @aDillonDev Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup  Show Notes: Eleven-ThirtyEight Raf Thatchburn Police Rarely Get Charged Pink a la Mode Variant Ebay Reseller  

James Dillon joins me on the show this week. James owns Tech Topics, a cutting edge automotive training company based in the UK. We'll chat about mobile work, diagnostics, training, hydrogen, & alternative fuel sources. Tech Topics website- https://techtopics.co.uk/Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com

This morning we are gonna talk about the Sonic Rhythm Academy and some other stuff.

Welcome aboard the Illumination, Kyber Squadron! This week, James Dillon of Eleven ThirtyEight joins Andrés to discuss Daniel José Older's Phase 2 run of The High Republic Adventures. We start with a discussion on Gifted Program Padawan Sav Malagán and end gushing over Dexter Jettster and the intentionality behind Maz's Pirate Crew! Come for the analysis, stay for our Lightning Round! Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan @aDillonDev Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup  Rogue Podron Daniel José Older's THRA Thread THRA and the Queer Lens Exclusive Variant Cover!

In this month's Practice Index sponsored panel episode, Robyn and Ben are joined by Practice Index HR guru Susi O'Brien to reflect upon a rollercoaster last three years in general practice and the resulting impact on staffing levels. Post-Covid demand and ongoing strike action across the healthcare sector (amongst other factors) are leading to a steep increase in rates of employee dissatisfaction and a culture of ‘quiet quitting'. What exactly is ‘quiet quitting' though? What can lead to people quitting quietly? And most importantly, how can we better address the causes of demotivation, stress and burnout within the workforce, to improve staff satisfaction and retention in our own networks? Introduction (0.43) Common findings from the clinics Robyn and Susi hold (1.19) What is quiet quitting? (1.48) Quiet quitting in the workplace (3.44) Is quiet quitting linked to pay and inflation? (5.0) Has the pressure of the past three years caused staff to burn out? (7.02) Addressing quiet quitting (8.11) Impact of remote working (10.28) Managers supporting each other (12.28) Impact of strikes - Robyn (14.56) Impact of strikes - Susi (16.35) How to be proactive regarding quiet quitting (18.04) For all enquiries about the Practice Index / Ockham podcast, please contact James Dillon here or Ben Gowland here 

In this month's Practice Index sponsored Practice Manager panel, Nicola, Robyn, and Ben turn their attentions to planning for, funding, and staffing the winter months ahead. With the recent NHS England announcement of a Primary Care funding package, the group discuss the parameters of this, how the funding model has been set out and how we might utilise the allocated monies to best effect, and also discuss the wider ramifications such as the influence of the media, policy makers and public perception on managing and meeting demand during a time when pressure is at its highest and staffing levels remain at the lowest they have ever been.   Introduction (9 secs) Will NHS England's package of support be of benefit this year? Nicola's view (35 secs) Robyn's initial thoughts (1 min 44 secs) Flexibility of funding? (2 mins 14 secs) System development funding and framework – the application process from a Practice Manager perspective (3 mins 16 secs) Establishment of two-way communication (5 mins 59 secs) Urgent care demand and the impact on general practice workload (7 mins 36 secs) A change in central communications (8 mins 52 secs) Issues of consistency when it comes to messaging (11 mins 32 secs) Impact on staffing and recruitment (12 mins 47 secs) ‘Sexing up' Primary Care (14 mins 37 secs) What can practices do to make the most of the winter funding pot? (16 mins 3 secs) Applying flexibility in funding local needs (17 mins 38 secs) A creative and community-based approach (18 mins 34 secs) “Seeking forgiveness, rather than permission” (19 mins 24 secs)   For all enquiries about the Practice Index / Ockham podcast, please contact James Dillon here or Ben Gowland here

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With the nights now beginning to draw in, the reality of the cost-of-living crisis is looming large over general practice. With charges for heating, lighting, and overall maintenance of our premises going up, coupled with the impact of inflation on pay, the promised staff pay rises and the difficulty of balancing the books ever more challenging, and with all the usual winter pressures now around the corner…something has got to give. Our ever-popular Practice Index panel members, and Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) directors, Robyn, and Nicola, return to discuss their own concerns, the approaches they are taking in their own practice areas, and share their thoughts about the key considerations for primary care, as a whole.   Introduction (9 secs) What has Nicola been up to since our last conversation? (22 secs) And what's keeping Robyn busy right now? (43 secs) What are the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis at practice level? (59 secs) Balancing staff pay rises (2 mins 35 secs) Maintenance of buildings and services and rising utilities costs (4 mins 37 secs) Travelling, home visits, and fuel charges (5 mins 25 secs) Staff turnover (6 mins 39 secs) Patient health and wellbeing and the potential for a further increase in demand (8 mins 3 secs) Implications for GP Partners (9 mins 47 secs) Sustainability of the practice as a business (11 mins 43 secs) Is there any support available? (13 mins 4 secs) Action from the Institute of General Practice Management (14 mins 2 secs) Making the primary care voice heard (15 mins 14 secs)   For all enquiries about the Practice Index / Ockham podcast, please contact James Dillon here or Ben Gowland here  

Our Practice Index Practice Manager panel return and this week, Robyn and Nicola are joined by two special guests, Brigadier Robin Simpson, RCGP Veterans Champion and the Professor of Military Primary Healthcare and Veterans Health at the University of Chester, and by Darren Davies, former Royal Military Police Staff Sergeant to highlight the issues faced by military veterans in accessing healthcare and how we in primary care can ensure there is better support for our veterans, post service, who frequently suffer in silence with seemingly invisible and escalating health conditions and concerns. With this in mind, the RCGP have launched their veterans' healthcare toolkit and the GP practice veteran friendly accreditation, which offer insight and much needed guidance on making healthcare more accessible for those in our society who have sacrificed the most, but whose needs are all too often overlooked.     Introduction (9 secs) Congratulations to our Nicola! (22 secs) Meeting our guest panel members (41 secs) The advent of the veteran friendly practice programme (1 min 12 secs) What are the differences between recognised veteran friendly practice and those who aren't yet accredited? (2 mins 50 secs) Darren's take on the initiative and the impact on veterans (4 mins 8 secs) The struggle of those returning from tour and access to healthcare (5 mins 37 secs) Comparison with the more established support systems in the US (6 mins 38 secs) Promoting practice sign up within a landscape of competing demands (8 mins 38 secs) The accreditation process (10 mins 11 secs) Nicola and Robyn's experiences of sign up (11 mins 12 secs) PCN accreditation (13 mins 30 secs) Meeting the health inequalities agenda (14 mins) Identification of a clinical lead (15 mins 19 secs) What would it mean for veterans if every practice became accredited? – Robin's perspective (15 mins 52 secs) Darren's view (18 mins 14 secs) Finding out more and signing up (19 mins 16 secs)   If you'd like to find out more, or even better, spend 15 minutes signing up for the RCGP veteran friendly GP practice accreditation, we strongly encourage you to follow the link here. For all enquiries about the Practice Index / Ockham podcast, please contact James Dillon or Ben Gowland.

Episode 311 - Podcast – Practice Index – Credit where accreditation is due… We at Ockham Healthcare have closely followed the journey of the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) since its inception at the beginning of 2021. Its four founding Directors, Robyn Clark, Nicola Davies, Kay Keane, and Jo Wadey have worked hard to establish the IGPM presence and ensure the voices of those working in general practice management are represented and heard. This week in a return to our joint Ockham / Practice Index Practice Manager panel podcast, Robyn, Nicola, and Kay talk to us about a major new development in the IGPM world, that of their recently launched accreditation framework which is now on offer to all managers in primary care with a minimum of two years' experience. It is something the Directors and their regional representatives have put in tireless effort to pull together and in this episode, they explain the process from top to bottom, and why it is beneficial not only for those in Primary Care management roles, but also what the positive knock-on effect will be for wider practice teams and GP partners.   Introduction (9 secs) An important announcement… (31 secs) Why accreditation? (1 min 19 secs) Putting the framework together (2 mins 2 secs) What does the accreditation process look like and what competencies do you need to demonstrate as a Practice Manager? (3 mins 47 secs) Improvement in standards (6 mins 3 secs) Benefits of accreditation to practices and partners (7 mins 5 secs) MIGPM explained (8 mins 1 sec) The application process (8 mins 8 secs) Support in preparing for accreditation assessment (9 mins 37 secs) Active involvement from the IGPM regional representatives (10 mins 12 secs) Empowerment and a celebration of skills of achievement (10 mins 59 secs) Reaction from Practice Managers (11 mins 25 secs) Establishing Practice Management as a recognised and respected profession (12 mins 48 secs) Minimum experience criteria (14 mins 21 secs) Moving from ‘nice to have' to widespread recognition of skill (15 mins 16 secs) The New to Partnership Scheme and Practice Managers (16 mins) Expansion of influence (18 mins 6 secs) What's next for the IGPM? (18 mins 51 secs) More representatives required! (21 mins) Finding out more (21 min 46 secs)   All the information you need about accreditation, membership, and the work of the IGPM is available on their website here. For all enquiries about the Practice Index / Ockham podcast, please contact James Dillon here or Ben Gowland here  

Let's pilot submarines with Sam Neill and Sean Connery – it's the Hunt for Red October!Summary: A political techno-thriller about a deadly game of trust underneath the high seas.Further Research: Patrick H. Willems video about subtitles in the Hunt for Red OctoberThanks to Abigail James Dillon for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Dillon on twitter (www.twitter.com/aDillonDev)!This episode was edited by amazing Encyclopodia editor Kristen McDonell (www.twitter.com/itskeeks).The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach's Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerateEncyclopodia is a part of the Encyclopodia Network. Find other people talking about the things they love and support the network:Website: www.encyclopodia.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/EncyclopodiaNetPatreon: www.patreon.com/encyclopodia