Podcast – Catherine Pope – Access to General Practice: What Works, What Lasts, and Why
In this episode, Ben is joined by Catherine Pope, Professor of Medical Sociology at Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, to explore how access to general practice really works in pract...
19 Jan 25min
Podcast – Dr Zalan Alam – How Rochdale Is Implementing the National Neighbourhood Programme
In the first episode of 2026, Ben is joined by Dr Zalan Alam, General Practitioner, Director of Medical Education and GP Partner, to explore Rochdale's selection as a site for the National Neighbourho...
5 Jan 21min
Podcast – Judy Oliver – The Role of the Voluntary Sector in General Practice
In this episode, Ben is joined by Judy Oliver from Oliver & Company to discuss the role of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in healthcare and general practice. Judy explain...
15 Dec 202521min
Podcast – Practice Index – Budget Changes Unpacked
In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we're joined by Claire Houston from Practice Index, Paul Gordon from Atomos, and James Gransby from Azets to break down what...
1 Dec 202526min
Podcast – Ben Gowland – Why PCNs Should Lead the Way with Neighborhood Meetings
In this solo episode, Ben explores how PCNs can transform their role within the local healthcare system by taking the lead in organising neighborhood meetings. Moving beyond the limits of bilateral co...
17 Nov 202521min
Podcast – Dr Hannan Chaudery – How GP Triage Is Transforming Patient Access in the NHS
Can AI truly transform how patients access healthcare? In this episode, Ben is joined by Dr Hannan Chaudery, Chief Technology Officer of GP Triage, to explore how autonomous AI is reshaping patient ca...
3 Nov 202526min
Podcast – Practice Index – Navigating CQC Inspections with Confidence
In this week's episode, brought to you in partnership with Practice Index, we welcome back podcast regular Claire Houston and returning guest Kay Keane from Urban Village Medical Practice, a practice ...
20 Okt 202534min
Podcast – Debbie Hipps – Innovations in Genomic Medicine and Its Impact on Care
This week, Dr. Debbie Hipps, a pioneering GP and primary care lead, joins Ben to explore how genomic medicine is transforming general practice. From enhancing risk assessments, family history evaluati...
5 Okt 202521min
