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

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September 3, 202656 min

September GP Update - RCGP Open Letter & NHS Tech Register

Contact us and share your opinion **eGPlearning Update: RCGP Open Letter, Tech Registries, and System Reform** In this episode, we break down the latest macro shifts hitting primary care—from national policy posturing and contract negotiations to digital health transparency and supply chain disruptions. **Key Topics Covered** * **The RCGP Open Letter:** Analyzing the College’s 5 commitments, the urgent call to protect relational continuity, and whether the letter actually goes far enough to safeguard the partnership model and GP professional integrity. * **Funding and Structural Reform:** Why matching ambition with investment requires overhauling outdated mechanisms like the Carr-Hill formula, contrasting policy rhetoric with front-line clinical leadership perspectives, and asking whether NHS decision-making can ever genuinely be depoliticized. * **Neighbourhood Care & Clinical Leadership:** Placing properly resourced general practice at the heart of integrated neighbourhood teams without letting top-down restructuring dilute autonomy. * **The 6B NHS Tech Registry:** A look at the crowd-sourced/FOI-driven health tech registry—why independent transparency exists, why central NHS systems fail to provide it, and how social validation shapes clinical procurement. * **Drug Shortages:** The ongoing operational reality and clinical risk of supply chain instability in day-to-day practice. --- **Links & Resources Mentioned** * **RCGP Open Letter for a Stronger NHS:** [https://www.rcgp.org.uk/getmedia/39a9c5ae-c41b-4c89-84f0-1f8c7fe6a6f4/Open-Letter-for-a-Stronger-NHS-formatted.pdf](https://www.rcgp.org.uk/getmedia/39a9c5ae-c41b-4c89-84f0-1f8c7fe6a6f4/Open-Letter-for-a-Stronger-NHS-formatted.pdf) * **6B NHS Tech Registry:** [https://nhs-tech.6b.health/](https://nhs-tech.6b.health/) * **GP5T12 Conference Registration:** [https://events.ringcentral.com/events/gp5t12/registration](https://events.ringcentral.com/events/gp5t12/registration) Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

August 20, 202627 min

Unpacking the GP Patient Survey 2026

Contact us and share your opinion Unpacking the GP Patient Survey 2026: Methodology, Insights & Actionable Takeaways In this episode, we break down the newly released GP Patient Survey 2026 for England. We take a close look behind the headline numbers to examine the survey’s methodology, analyze what the results actually mean for general practice, and share practical ways you can leverage these insights within your own practice. What We Cover - Beyond the Headlines: Addressing the "lazy" media narratives around GP performance versus the real data published by NHS England and Ipsos on July 9, 2026 (based on ~654,000 patient responses collected between January and April 2026). - Key Findings: Continuous improvements in patient satisfaction and digital access across the country. - Understanding the Methodology: How data is collected. Sampling techniques. Response rates and statistical validity - Putting the Results to Work for Your Practice: Navigating the official portal to look up your practice Benchmarking against your Integrated Care Board (ICB) and neighbouring practices. Exporting data to Excel and generating presentation-ready infographic slides - Why Are Scores Improving? The hard work of primary care teams The impact of Primary Care Network (PCN) funding and expanded role flexibility (including GP and nurse support alongside physios, pharmacists, and personalized care teams) Resources & Links Mentioned GP Patient Survey Official Portal: https://gp-patient.co.uk/ GP Patient Survey 2026 Methodology & Technical Annex: https://gp-patient.co.uk/technical-annex-introduction-2026 Media Article Discussed: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/gp-doctor-general-practice-survey-37413432 Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

July 30, 202652 min

eGPlearning Update - New Health secretary and AVT Update

Contact us and share your opinion eGPlearning News Update | New Health Secretary, BMA Collective Action & Ambient Voice Tech Guidance In this episode, we break down the latest news affecting primary care and general practice in the UK. We cover the appointment of the new Health & Social Care Secretary, updates on BMA collective action steps for August, calls from grassroots GP groups, and newly released official guidance on Ambient Voice Technology (AVT). 🔑 Key Topics & Links Mentioned 1. New Health & Social Care Secretary: Yvette Cooper Yvette Cooper becomes the 9th Health Secretary in just over 5 years, replacing James Murray. Background: MP for Pontefract, Castleford & Knottingley since 1997. Previous cabinet roles include Home Secretary, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and Work & Pensions Secretary. Discussion: What does this appointment mean for social care, major reform follow-through, and the relationship reset with new GPC Chair Dr Clare Bannon? 🔗 Pulse Today Article 🔗 Voting Record on Health (TheyWorkForYou) 2. Grassroots GPs Urge Focus on Family Doctor Model Rebuild General Practice and DAUK urge the new administration to ensure "neighborhood health" is built on strong, resourced local practices. 🔗 Pulse Today Coverage 3. BMA GP Collective Action Update No further escalation of action is planned for August, but practices are encouraged to participate in public-facing activism: Patient Petition: Encourage patients to sign the petition protecting family GP services. MP Action Tool: Write to your MP using practice-specific data regarding contract pressures. 🔗 Sign/Share the Petition 🔗 BMA MP Writing Tool & Spreadsheet 🔗 Pulse Today Article 4. Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) Guidance New guidance published on AVT-enabled products in general practice. We dive into key questions: Can you start using AVT now? What governance is required? When is an AVT considered a medical device vs a administrative tool? 🔗 Gov.uk AVT Guidance Document 5. Reminder: Neighborhood Contract Consultation Don't forget to submit your feedback on the proposed MNP and SNP contracting models. 🔗 NHS England Consultation Overview 🔗 Watch our previous deep-dive episode on YouTube Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

July 22, 202653 min

Smart AI Triage and Booking Tool for General Practice with GP Triage

Contact us and share your opinion Find out more about GP Triage here: https://www.gptriage.com/ Join DrGandalf and the team from GP Triage to learn how they have a smart AI triage and booking tool for General Practice 00:00 Meet GP Triage team 01:30 What GP Triage does 07:54 Bespoke Creation around you 09:22 Data Governance 12:05 Integration 12:30 Cost 13:05 GP Triage patient View 17:30 GP Triage Practice view 20:08 DrGandalf Summary 20:40 Onboarding 23:10 Skills matrix and setup 24:55 Patient allocations 25:50 GP Triage System Integration 27:55 Support and training 29:30 Data Governance of GP Triage 31:04 Cost of GP Triage 32:30 Bold Claim of GP Triage! 33:18 Viewer Questions 36:28 Complex patient bookings 37:20 a USP of GP Triage 39:00 Patient experience 42:40 GP Triage automated booking and mapping 44:26 More granular questions 45:35 Non-digital patients 48:55 Spoilers from GP Triage 50:14 Contact GP Triage 50:25 Time saved with GP Triage Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

July 16, 20261 hr 8 min

New GP contracts - MNP, SNP and our new GPC chair

Contact us and share your opinion Fill in this form on MNP and SNPs : https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/con... 00:00 Back from a break 01:49 MNP and SNP contracts 05:20 Contract details 14:27 MNP - Multi-Neighbourhood Provider Contracts 25:20 SNP - Single Neighbourhood Provider Contracts 32:30 PCNs change to SNPs 37:45 Commissioning other services 39:26 GP Share your views on new contracts 42:20 Comments 43:25 Our views on new contracts 46:30 Dr Clare Bannon New GPC chair 49:50 New GPC chair agenda 01:00:30 AVT procurement 01:03:01 Summary A consultation on proposed Multi-Neighbourhood Provider (MNP) and Single Neighbourhood Provider (SNP) contracting models to support neighbourhood health services https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/con... The new GPC chair is asking a question few GP leaders have dared to ask https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/views/ed... Midlands leads the way on ambient voice technology https://www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/2... Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

June 18, 202624 min

Is General Practice Facing a private "Dentistry Model" Future?

Contact us and share your opinion Andy flies solo to dive into what is arguably the most critical and headline-grabbing issue in general practice right now. Following the imposed contract in April, collective action is already underway—but the conversation has rapidly shifted. We are now seeing serious high-level discussions, BMA ballots, and even parliamentary motions exploring a "Plan B": a move toward a means-tested, subscription-based private GP model reminiscent of NHS dentistry. Andy breaks down how we got here, the shifting appetite for private work among GPs, and what this means for the future of the profession and patient access. ⏱️ Timeline & Episode Markers 00:00 – Welcome & Intro: Andy solo update. 01:15 – The Backstory: The imposed April contract and why the profession rejected it. 03:00 – Collective Action So Far: Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) and medicine optimisation software. 04:45 – The Rise of "Plan B": The LMC Conference vote and the GPDF funding resolutions. 07:20 – The Upcoming BMA Plan B Ballot: What a "subscription-based" GP service could look like. 09:40 – Parliamentary Traction: The Early Day Motion (EDM) and the DHSC's response. 11:15 – Data Check: Just how many GPs are looking to scale up private work? (The Wesleyan Poll). 13:30 – Andy’s Reflections: How the BMA using private care as a bargaining chip marks a massive generational shift. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned Pulse Article: UK GP leaders vote to explore dentist model outside the NHS Pulse Article: Proposal to cut BMA GP committee funding voted down Pulse Article: General practice 'Plan B' ballot will be open to all GPs UK Parliament: Early Day Motion 66054: General Practice Funding and Model Pulse Article: Two-thirds of GPs likely to increase private work due to imposed contract 💬 What are your thoughts on "Plan B"? Are you considering increasing your private portfolio, or do you feel we must protect the core NHS model at all costs? Let us know in the comments or tweet us at @eGPlearning. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this solo update valuable! Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

June 18, 202625 min

Exploring the "Plan B" for Private GP Services

Contact us and share your opinion Andy flies solo to dive into what is arguably the most critical and headline-grabbing issue in general practice right now. Following the imposed contract in April, collective action is already underway—but the conversation has rapidly shifted. We are now seeing serious high-level discussions, BMA ballots, and even parliamentary motions exploring a "Plan B": a move toward a means-tested, subscription-based private GP model reminiscent of NHS dentistry. Andy breaks down how we got here, the shifting appetite for private work among GPs, and what this means for the future of the profession and patient access. ⏱️ Timeline & Episode Markers 00:00 – Welcome & Intro: Andy solo update. 01:15 – The Backstory: The imposed April contract and why the profession rejected it. 03:00 – Collective Action So Far: Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) and medicine optimisation software. 04:45 – The Rise of "Plan B": The LMC Conference vote and the GPDF funding resolutions. 07:20 – The Upcoming BMA Plan B Ballot: What a "subscription-based" GP service could look like. 09:40 – Parliamentary Traction: The Early Day Motion (EDM) and the DHSC's response. 11:15 – Data Check: Just how many GPs are looking to scale up private work? (The Wesleyan Poll). 13:30 – Andy’s Reflections: How the BMA using private care as a bargaining chip marks a massive generational shift. 💬 What are your thoughts on "Plan B"? Are you considering increasing your private portfolio, or do you feel we must protect the core NHS model at all costs? Let us know in the comments or tweet us at @eGPlearning. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you found this solo update valuable! Watch This Next ➡️ Subscribe to our Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/egplearning Register for EPIC: https://bit.ly/EPICapply Ways to Work with Us: contact me: / dr-hussain-gandhi Connect with me: https://bit.ly/m/eGPlearning Question - Disclaimer: Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at https://egplearning.co.uk/contact/dis... Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

June 10, 20261 hr 3 min

Clearing your GP pathology inbox with GP Automate

Contact us and share your opinion See how GP Automate can help clear your pathology inbox: https://www.gpautomate.com 00:00 Meet GP Automate Team 02:10 Admin Challenges 04:34 Practice processes 06:30 Result filing experience 10:00 GP admin conundrum 11:30 GP Automate in action 11:50 GP Automate integration 13:30 Lab report certainty 15:48 Hidden GP Path result costs 17:03 Practice configurations and protocols 19:30 Automating your QoF and LES outcomes 21:30 Safety at its core 25:50 Automating 80+ abnormal GP results 29:35 What GP automate doesnt do 30:10 When GP results are normal but not normal 32:00 GP Automate Clinical Safety 34:40 Results Trend analysis 36:20 QoF benefits 38:05 LES benefits 40:05 GP Automate Case examples 42:30 How is time saved calculated 46:25 What is a result? 48:15 GP Automate cost 51:20 GP automate what is next 53:08 Practice impact with GP automate 55:20 Contact GP Automate free trial 56:50 GP Automate onboarding 58:20 Data Governance 59:50 More questions See their channel ‪@gpautomate3165‬ GP partners. Your lab inbox — how much of your week does it eat? Five hours? Ten? Stop. There is a legal way to automate abnormal results now. Not normal — abnormals. Built by a GP, MHRA Class 1 registered, used by 200+ practices across 23 ICBs. If you are still manually filing bloods in 2026, you are losing money and burning out your team. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

June 4, 202645 min

General Practice Update - Defunding the BMA GPCE, collective action month 2, and is a hyperfocus on access undermining frailty managment?

Contact us and share your opinion In this episode… GP Collective Action Month 2 - Medication Optimisation Software A “hyper focus” on GP access at the expense of frailty management is discussed at the Public Accounts Committee at Westminster GPCE Committee funding at risk as GPDF debate motion to cease funding in favour of an alternative way to secure a “Plan B” dentistry like model for General Practice Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse

May 21, 20261 hr 3 min

New Health Secretary, NHS modernisation bill and LMC UK conference update

Contact us and share your opinion Vote for your winner here: https://us22.list-manage.com/survey?u... Join the TPP conference: https://mailchi.mp/tpp-uk/tpp-systmon... Join DrGandalf and Team GP in primary care as they show off how to use TPP SystmOne to innovate care and support Neighbourhoods with the chance to win £1000 for each award. 00:00 TPP Awards intro 01:13 Previous Award WINNERS 02:30 Meet the Nominees 04:16 CLAS by Countesthorpe Health Centre 15:56 Majic NAV by Kings Medical Practice 27:30 Cancer workflow by Parkside Medical Centre 38:29 INT with Spen Health PCN 48:35 Frailty and CGA by Pathfields Medical Group 56:40 Vote and Major news Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system bit.ly/EMIScourse