In this episode, healthcare leaders Katie Bramall-Stainer & Alice Benton unpack the newly published 10-year NHS plan, highlighting the vital yet often overlooked role of practicing professionals in shaping effective policy. They explore the transformative potential of tools like the NHS app and AI, the real world challenges facing GPs, and the shifting balance of resources from hospitals to community care. With a strong focus on funding transparency, integration, and the importance of GP voices in decision making, this conversation is a timely call for healthcare professionals to stay engaged, informed, and proactive in shaping the future of general practice.

Introduction (0:08)

The 10 year plan (00:39)

The front door of the NHS (03:39)

The core contract (12:38)

The heart of the system (15:19)

The direction of travel (18:49)

What’s your advice? (22:23)

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In this solo episode, Ben examines the newly published 10-Year NHS Plan, Fit for the Future, and its implications for general practice as the NHS shifts towards a neighbourhood health service model. He discusses how digital platforms like the NHS app are reshaping patient access, moving general practice away from its traditional front-door role. The episode highlights opportunities for growth and investment, the organisational changes needed to realise them, and the risks to established models of care. Ben also explores how neighbourhood services could reduce reliance on hospitals and how new contracts may drive larger-scale operations. Future episodes will feature experts to delve even deeper into these changes..

The 10 year plan (0:09)

Major changes to the way the NHS operates (02:06)

The new role for General Practice.. (04:24)

Segmented neighbourhood populations (05:19)

What does it actually mean by a neighbourhood? (06:24)

Analogue to digital.. (07:20)

General Practice will be a part of neighbourhood health (08:53)

Two new contracts for General Practice (10:46)

So what about money? (14:00)

Delivery over the next 3 to 4 years (14:35)

What to think about now? (15:44)

Finally.. (16:51)

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Join us this week as we explore the transformative journey of Pure Unity Health with our insightful guests, Vicky Maskill and Adam Davies. Discover how Pure Unity Health has grown into a leading provider of first contact physiotherapy services across the UK. Vicky and Adam share their experiences of delivering high quality services and maintaining robust data reporting, while highlighting the importance of building strong relationships with PCNs. The conversation also explores their innovative health coaching initiatives, including the integration of pain cafes and community based coaching through PCNs. Plus, they discuss new QOF targets around cardiovascular disease, and the vital role of behaviour change and lifestyle coaching in improving patient care and supporting NHS preventative strategies.

Introduction (00:09)

Pure Unity Health (00:59)

What have you learnt from working with PCNs? (02:09)

How can you supply physiotherapists when PCNs are struggling to recruit themselves? (04:38)

Third party providers (06:25)

How it works in practice.. (12:33)

Locally owned.. (14:30)

Helping PCNs and practices with new QOF targets (17:58)

Getting in touch.. (20:33)

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Contact Vicky directly here.

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