eGPlearning Podblast
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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eGPlearning Update - New Health secretary and AVT Update
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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
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