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Dr Edd Rendell, Medical Director at Wessex LMCs, discusses Advice & Guidance and Single Point of Access with a Dorset focus during our recent Practice Manager Update webinar.

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 for Wessex LMCs and a GP in Hampshire, meets Libby Mackenzie from the HIOW Learning Hub to discuss the changing role of Training Hubs in primary care. They look back at the major national changes of the last few years, including the absorption of Health Education England into NHS England and the planned abolition of NHS England, before exploring where Training Hubs sit now and what they provide for GPs, practice managers and the wider multidisciplinary workforce. The discussion also covers recent moves towards PCN Learning Environments, before looking ahead to the future role of Training Hubs in workforce development and neighbourhood working.

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 Edd Rendell, Medical Director of Wessex LMCs, talks to Dr Nick Woodier, Senior Safety Investigator at the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), about its interim report on Advice & Guidance. They discuss how HSSIB works as an independent, no blame organisation, what the investigation found about the safety of Advice & Guidance and Single Point of Access, why national incident data may not fully reflect what GPs experience, and how practices can help by recording patient safety events through the Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service.   Useful Links: HSSIB Investigation - Wessex LMCs HSSIB: Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) How we work/legislation: How we investigate A&G report: Interim report: Electronic patient record systems – electronic referrals for ongoing care: advice and guidance Wider work around referrals: Electronic patient record systems – electronic referrals for ongoing care Remote By Default 2 (University of Oxford): Remote by Default 2: the “new normal”? — Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | University of Oxford HSSIB education offer: About the Knowledge Exchange — HSSIB Mailing list sign-up NHS England » Learn from patient safety events (LFPSE) service

In this podcast, we explore the assessment and management of headaches in general practice. The discussion covers common headache presentations, key red flags and high-risk groups, and when further investigation or referral may be appropriate. The podcast also highlights practical considerations to help clinicians assess patients presenting with headache and identify those who may require urgent attention. Thank you to our guest speakers: Dr Joanna Lovett, Consultant Neurologist at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Mathew Garrod, Lead Pharmacist for Neurosciences & Specialist Pharmacist in Migraine at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Led by Dr Laura Edwards, Joint CEO, Wessex LMCs.

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 Edd Rendell explains Advice & Guidance and Single Point of Access – a short podcast to stimulate conversations in practices with referrers and medical secretaries.

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.

Following the issue of NHSE guidance on 'stopping unlawful access to medical records’ , this podcast offers a practical discussion on patient confidentiality, lawful access to medical records, and what the latest guidance means for general practice. We explore common scenarios, smartcard security, staff responsibilities, and how practices can safeguard patient information while delivering excellent care. With guest speaker Caroline Sims, Primary Care IG Consultant. Guidance: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-governance/guidance/stopping-unlawful-access-to-records/guidance-for-health-and-care-professionals

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.

GP lease renewals can be a daunting prospect as they can feel full of legal jargon, financial considerations, and uncertainty about what comes next. In this podcast Michelle Lombardi, Director of Primary Care, discusses with Adam Thompson from Primary Care Surveyors the lease renewal process, explaining what practices need to know, and sharing practical advice to help you make informed decisions about your premises and your future.

In this podcast, Dr Will Howard, Medical Director of Wessex LMCs, talks to Alison Freemantle from the Local Pharmacy Committee (LPC), about what’s really happening in community pharmacy and what it means for general practice. They explore the reality of Pharmacy First, the role of community pharmacy in managing minor illness, the pressures currently facing pharmacists and their teams, and some of the tensions that can arise between the two professions. Most importantly, they discuss how GPs and community pharmacists can work more closely and effectively together, and what we can do locally to make the interface between general practice and pharmacy work better for patients and for both professions.

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.