The Primary Care Podcast by LLR Training Hub

In this episode we are joined by Dr Fahreen Dhanji, who gives her thoughts on improving patient care across interface from her unique perspective. We discuss some themes around what is considered good practice and how the NHS system in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is working constructively to make improvements through the Transferring Care Safely (TCS) process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Dr Imran Farooqi who is a Research Champion for the LLR region. We have an interesting discussion about Research in Primary Care/General Practice. This is a great introduction for those working in healthcare who have never known about what research involves in a community setting. There are also some useful tips on how to get involved yourself if you are interested in starting some research where you work.Some useful links shared by Dr Farooqi:Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training;www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/clinical-research-courses-and-support/good-clinical-practice  East Midlands Research Delivery Network (RDN);https://rdn.nihr.ac.uk/region/east-midlandsNIHR Associate PI Scheme;https://www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/clinical-research-courses-and-support/associate-principal-investigator-scheme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Olivia who has recently completed her nursing degree with first class honours. She reflects back on her experiences on placements, in particular how general practice had caught her attention to say the least! Our nurse leads Lisa and Rachel discuss the many benefits that student nurses can bring to a practice, over and above just the financial incentives for hosting a placement.If you are part of a practice in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland and are interested in taking on a student, please get in touch with the LLR Training Hub at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Maria Gilbert who is the Pharmacy Workforce Development Lead for the LLR Training Hub. Maria is an experienced Pharmacist and Advanced Clinical Practitioner. She holds positions as Regional Vice President for the East Midlands Primary Care Pharmacy Association and is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy at De Montfort University.Together, we disucss the role Pharmacists play in modern day primary care, as well as touching on the role of Pharmacy Technicians.Host: Dr Krishan V PatelTo get in touch please email [email protected] or visit our website www.LLRtraininghub.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2025, the advent of AI in day to day personal and professional workstreams has raised many questions of safety and privacy. For those working in healthcare, it provides some exciting but possibly concerning new possibilities. In this episode, we are joined by Ed Trimbee (Chief Information Security Officer LLR & Northamptonshire ICBs) and Chris Biddle (Cyber Security Manager at Leicestershire Health Informatics Service) to discuss the sphere of cybersecurity as it applies to Primary Care, particularly across LLR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaccinations are a key comonent in promoting health and preventing disease. Primary care is pivotal in the delivery of vaccination programmes to the population. We are lucky to be joined in this epiaode by Dr Virginia Ashman. Take a listen as we discuss the very basics you need to know about vaccinations and the important work across primary care ensuring their successful delivery. Some of the useful resources we discuss in the episode are referenced below:The Green Book "Vaccination Bible"LLR ICB Vaccination Hub (and embedded Walk-In Vaccination Finder)Vaccine Knowledge ProjectInternational Vaccination Schedules (WHO) This World Health Organisation webpage allows you to find immunisation schedules for each nation. Select 'vaccination schedule' in the 'All Topics' drop down.EMICAS (East Midlands Immunisation Clinical Advice Service). For any vaccination query or incident reporting but no patient-identifiable information please: [email protected] Virginia Ashman (LLR ICB Immunisation Clinical Lead): [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Dr Phil Green and Dr Adam Mulla from the LLR Training Hub. Hear them talk about what it means to be a General Practitioner in the modern day, some of the challenges and also the various support available through the LLR Training Hub. Take a look at some of our offers on our website:https://www.llrtraininghub.co.uk/early-career-gp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel and Lisa join me for a short episode to discuss the impressive professional nurse advocate programme and the support this can provide for individual nurses, but also for the wider nursing workforce in primary care. If you are interested, or just wish to find out some more about support for nurses in primary care, follow this link where you will find the direct contacts for Rachel and Lisa https://www.llrtraininghub.co.uk/general-practice-nursing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know how much support for training and development there is in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland? Were you aware that there is a dedicated team who can support and guide the primary care workforce in our area?Take a listen to this episode where Hannah and Gemma discuss how the LLR Training and Development Team can support you if you are working in primary care in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For anyone wanting to understand more about the role of First Contact Physiotherapy in Primary Care, this episode is for you!We are joined by Mr Richard Wood, who is a Consultant MSK Physiotherapist currently working at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. He has a wealth of experience working in primary care and supports First Contact Physiotherapists working across primary care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We discuss various aspects of the role of First Contact Physiotherapy, including its differences from traditional physiotherapy and training pathway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dive into the education and support available for Practice Nurses and HCAs, as well as discussing the role played by Nursing Associates. Lisa Blake and Rachel Drury are two fantastic practice nurses working within the LLR Training Hub who champion a number of schemes and educational opportunities for this important cohort of colleagues in primary care. Important dates for the diary: 6th November 2024 9-4pm DMU Practice Assessor 1 day training course. This course is designed to refresh nurses on the skills needed to host student nurses in General Practice and encourage practices to enable students to gain a General Practice placement on their undergraduate course.February 2025 - LLR General Practice Nursing Conference - https://www.llrtraininghub.co.uk/ for future updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode in the series "Meet The Team", we explore the role of the Social Prescribing Link Worker, also known more simply as Social Prescriber. We are lucky to be able to hear the experiences of Laura Dodds, who talks about her journey to becoming a social prescriber having never worked in a healthcare environment in the past. https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/https://services.thejoyapp.com/   (Social Prescribing App introduced in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast, where we'll tell you all about Training Hubs and what they do. We'll also share the vision and values of our own LLR Training Hub and how it can help you as a member of the Primary Care workforce.Host: Dr Krishan Vijay PatelGuests: Ruth Waddington and Philippa GuyFind out about what we have to offer: www.llrtraininghub.co.uk/Contact us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.