This week Emma, Nick and Kimberley look at the government’s 10-year health plan one year on and ask how much progress has been made, whether it is on track and what needs to happen next. They also talk about PCN contract variations after every practice in Kent signed up to the first deal of this kind.

They look at GP premises after the government announced its 10-year capital investment plan for the NHS and NHS England chair Dr Penny Dash angered GPs after saying that GP practices have ‘twice as much floor space’ as they need. They also discuss some of the challenges of getting new premises developments off the ground.

And they look at whether or not the GP jobs crisis is beginning to ease as thousands of GP registrars prepare to qualify in the coming weeks.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina Deen

Useful links

One year on, is the 10-year health plan on track?

Kent DES variation hands GPs ARRS cash upfront

AI triage rollout fast-tracked for GP surgeries

GP premises fund falls short of upgrade target

GP fury as NHS boss claims practices have twice the space they need

'There aren't enough jobs': new GPs face waiting lists for shifts

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Emma speaks to BMA England GP committee chair Dr Katie Bramall about her decision not to stand for re-election when her three-year term ends this month and the highs and lows of her time in the role.

Katie reflects on an extraordinary three years for general practice, including navigating challenging GP contract negotiations during a tight funding climate and leading historic collective action by the profession.

She explains the personal and organisational reasons behind her decision to pass on the baton, and how she managed the intense internal and external challenges facing the committee.

Katie also outlines what her departure means for the ongoing dispute with the government, updates us on the next phases of collective action, and shares her advice for her successor as well as her hopes for the future of general practice.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

GPs to refuse shared care agreements in third phase of collective action

BMA to ballot GPs on switch to 'Plan B' semi-private contract

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GP Money Matters is a series of special bonus episodes of Talking General Practice sponsored by Wesleyan where we look at key personal finance issues that affect GPs.

In this episode GPonline editor Emma Bower talks to Wendy Baillie, a chartered financial planner and the retirement lead for the medical division at Wesleyan, about research the company recently undertook looking at GP career trends and GPs’ views on various personal finance issues.

Wendy explains how GPs’ attitude to work has changed in recent years, the impact workload and future uncertainty about the GP contract has had on decisions to retire early or move towards a portfolio career, and what that means for GPs’ finances.

She also offers some practical guidance for GPs on financial planning and ensuring they have the money they need for the future that they want.

This episode was produced by Czarina Deen.

This podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Individual circumstances may vary.

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