🎙 General practice has always evolved, but the pace of change has never been greater.

As practices navigate partner retirements, workforce pressures, Primary Care Networks, federations and the growing focus on neighbourhood working, strong governance and the right legal foundations have become more important than ever.

In this episode of The Halfway Point, Ben Scorer is joined by Alison Oliver, Partner at Sintons LLP, to explore how primary care organisations can successfully adapt to an increasingly collaborative NHS.

Together, they discuss why investing in specialist legal advice early can prevent costly problems later, the importance of maintaining stable partnerships through robust partnership agreements and effective succession planning, and how practices can confidently work alongside PCNs, federations and emerging neighbourhood teams.

Whether you're a Practice Manager, GP Partner, PCN Clinical Director or involved in leading collaborative working across primary care, this episode offers practical insights into the governance, structures and relationships that underpin successful organisations.

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ℹ️ Full resources and the show notes for this episode can be found at https://locumpm.co.uk/the-halfway-point.

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💬 Drop a comment, let us know your thoughts on this episode and don’t forget to like, subscribe and share with colleagues to help spread the word!

🫶 If you have a topic you would like covered on The Halfway Point, let us know in the comments or email us at TheHalfwayPoint@LocumPM.co.uk.

This episode may contain affiliate links that are part of partner or referral programs. If you choose to explore or purchase something through these links, LPM may receive a small thank-you in return, at no extra cost to you. These contributions enable us to continue producing high-quality content and resources for the primary care community. As a result, please mention LPM and The Halfway Point podcast when purchasing.

(At LPM, we only recommend what we genuinely believe will bring value to your practice.)

The advice and content discussed in this episode are shared in good faith and for general information purposes only. We recommend that practices carry out their own due diligence before taking any action based on this content. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual contributors or organisations involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Locum PM or any affiliated organisations. All links and content / resources referenced were accurate at the time of the episode’s recording / release.

🎙 Change has always been part of general practice. But for many Primary Care leaders, the pace and scale of change has never felt greater.

In this episode of The Halfway Point, Ben Scorer is joined by Danielle Hann, Director of GPMplus, to explore what effective leadership looks like in an environment shaped by workforce pressures, financial challenges, digital transformation, neighbourhood working and ongoing NHS reform.

Together, they discuss the difference between simply managing change and truly leading people through it. From supporting teams during uncertain times to identifying opportunities for innovation and growth, this conversation focuses on the practical realities facing Practice Managers and Primary Care leaders today.

Drawing on Danielle's experience supporting practices across the country, the episode explores the leadership behaviours, skills and mindsets that help organisations remain resilient and adaptable, even during periods of significant change.

Whether you're new to primary care leadership or have years of experience behind you, this episode offers practical insights, reassurance and encouragement for anyone helping to shape the future of general practice.

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ℹ️ Full resources and the show notes for this episode can be found at https://locumpm.co.uk/the-halfway-point.

☕️ If you would like to support the work of The Halfway Point podcast, you can do so via our Buy Me A Coffee page: https://buymeacoffee.com/locumpm.

💌 You can also stay up-to-date with The Halfway Point podcast by subscribing to the Locum PM Newsletter: https://locumpm.co.uk/newsletter.

💬 Drop a comment, let us know your thoughts on this episode and don’t forget to like, subscribe and share with colleagues to help spread the word!

🫶 If you have a topic you would like covered on The Halfway Point, let us know in the comments or email us at TheHalfwayPoint@LocumPM.co.uk.

This episode may contain affiliate links that are part of partner or referral programs. If you choose to explore or purchase something through these links, LPM may receive a small thank-you in return, at no extra cost to you. These contributions enable us to continue producing high-quality content and resources for the primary care community. As a result, please mention LPM and The Halfway Point podcast when purchasing.

(At LPM, we only recommend what we genuinely believe will bring value to your practice.)

The advice and content discussed in this episode are shared in good faith and for general information purposes only. We recommend that practices carry out their own due diligence before taking any action based on this content. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual contributors or organisations involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Locum PM or any affiliated organisations. All links and content / resources referenced were accurate at the time of the episode’s recording / release.

🎙 Conferences, networking events and training sessions are often viewed as a day away from the practice. But are we overlooking their true value?

In this episode of The Halfway Point, Ben Scorer is joined again by James Bowman to explore why networking remains one of the most important professional development opportunities for those working in primary care. Drawing on their recent experiences speaking at events including Management in Practice, Best Practice and the Primary Care Show, they discuss how some of the most valuable learning often happens away from the presentation slides.

From conversations with fellow Practice Managers and delegates, to insights from sponsors and industry partners, Ben and James reflect on how networking can help tackle isolation, share best practice, identify emerging trends and create opportunities that simply wouldn't happen from behind a desk.

They also discuss why investing time in conferences and events can help Primary Care Managers stay ahead of change, build lasting professional relationships and return to their practices with fresh ideas and renewed confidence.

🎧 Whether you're new to primary care or have years of experience behind you, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most valuable thing you can bring back from an event isn't a handout or presentation. It's a conversation.

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ℹ️ Full resources and the show notes for this episode can be found at https://locumpm.co.uk/the-halfway-point.

🎟️ For more information on Locum PM’s New to Practice Management Conferences, please go to https://locumpm.co.uk/new-pm-conferences.

💬 Drop a comment, let us know your thoughts on this episode and don’t forget to like, subscribe and share with colleagues to help spread the word!

🫶 If you have a topic you would like covered on The Halfway Point, let us know in the comments or email us at TheHalfwayPoint@LocumPM.co.uk.

This episode may contain affiliate links that are part of partner or referral programs. If you choose to explore or purchase something through these links, LPM may receive a small thank-you in return, at no extra cost to you. These contributions enable us to continue producing high-quality content and resources for the primary care community. As a result, please mention LPM and The Halfway Point podcast when purchasing.

(At LPM, we only recommend what we genuinely believe will bring value to your practice.)

The advice and content discussed in this episode are shared in good faith and for general information purposes only. We recommend that practices carry out their own due diligence before taking any action based on this content. The views and opinions expressed are those of the individual contributors or organisations involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Locum PM or any affiliated organisations. All links and content / resources referenced were accurate at the time of the episode’s recording / release.