Special Pulse in Focus Podcast: ‘Putting trust back in GPs will boost access’

To mark our major new white paper Access All Areas, we have recorded a special episode of Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs.

The Pulse in Focus episode sees features assistant Maya Dhillon joined by editor-in-chief Jaimie Kaffash, who has authored the extensive report into general practice access.

Jaimie shares his findings and recommendations, calling for ministers to prioritise GP continuity of care over access; to strengthen the partnership model; and to revamp contract funding.

Notably, he argues that trust has to be restored in GPs by Government, as anything else is ‘using a sledgehammer to crack a nut’.

The pair also consider how ‘access’ is defined and measured; what systemic barriers are preventing GPs from improving patient access; how the 1 October contract changes show the direction of travel, and more.

The report, Access All Areas, was launched at an event during the Labour Party Conference and is based on a survey of 2,000 general practice staff, interviews with more than 100 and an analysis of more that 25 data sets on each practice in England.

You can find all of Pulse’s coverage – including analyses, case studies and data stories – of the Access All Areas white paper here.

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Pulse provides an indispensable and comprehensive range of trusted content that meets the needs of all GPs, through its political and financial news, cutting-edge investigations, clinical updates or practical business advice. Last month, the podcast included an interview with GPC England chair Dr Katie Bramall on collective action from GPs.