Illuminating Primary Care Podcasts

Falling in love with Vancouver

Thinking of Moving to Canada as a UK GP? Discover Life in Vancouver, Canada | Podcast with Lee & Thomas In this episode, Thomas is joined by Lee to explore what life is really like as a UK GP living in Vancouver. From stunning beaches and vibrant city life to world-class ski resorts, Vancouver offers a unique lifestyle that might just be the perfect fit for you. Lee shares his personal experiences, what drew him to the area, and why he believes Vancouver is a fantastic option for UK doctors considering a move abroad. 👉 Whether you're actively planning or just curious about working overseas, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Inside the Walls: A Day in the Life of a Prison GP

What’s it really like to be a doctor behind bars? In this episode, we sit down with a GP who works inside the prison system to uncover the realities of providing healthcare in a secure environment. We talk about: What a typical day looks like for a prison GP Why they chose to work in this unique setting How it compares to being a GP in a community practice The challenges, surprises, and human stories from within the prison walls Whether you're curious about prison healthcare, thinking of working in secure settings, or just want to hear a fascinating and honest perspective, this one's for you.

Have GPs been let down by the change to ARRS funding?

In this episode, Matthew and Patrick dive into part two of their discussion on ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme) funding. With the recent de-ringfencing of ARRS, what impact has this had on GP recruitment? Has it actually made things worse? Join us as we unpack the latest developments and explore what this means for the future of primary care.

ARRS Funding… Is it a booster shot rather than a cure?

ARRS Funding... Is it a booster shot rather than a cure? Matthew and Patrick take a look at ARRS funding and how this is impacting General Practice at the moment.

How will your practice achieve success in 2025?

Kirsty welcomes in the new year with her podcast for January. A new year is often the time for plans and goals and perhaps reflecting on the last year and where you’re going from here. What have you achieved over 2024? It’s a great time to acknowledge your achievements and don’t let them go unnoticed. Allow yourself to feel good going into 2025. Where are you as a practice right now, and where would you love to be at the end of this year.

The journey from GP to GP Partner

In this episode of Illuminating Primary Care, Patrick chats with GP Partner Dan O’Sullivan to discuss all things Partnership. Dan explains why he joined a Partnership straight out of Training and the things he enjoys about the role, along with some unexpected challenges he’s faced.

What it’s like for a GP living and working in Australia

In this episode, Thomas is joined by Christopher Jones to discuss what it's like for UK GPs to live and work in Australia.

Rethinking Partnership within General Practice

In this episode of the Illuminating Primary Care Podcast, Rohan Fletcher speaks to Yuen Toh, an experienced Clinical Pharmacist, podcaster and Partner at Boultham Park Medical Practice and discuss changes to the traditional partnership model. They look at how things have now changed, from seeing an introduction of other clinical roles as Partners in GP Practices, to looking at practices, PCNs and the wider system as well as making sure patient engagement is as efficient as possible.

In Conversation with Dr Mateen Ellahi

A three-part episode with an entrepreneurial young GP Partner, Dr Mateen Ellahi. First, we discuss how he balances his NHS and private work and what a portfolio career gives him in terms of balance and job satisfaction. We then move on to his practice and how they’ve become one of the highest rated GP Practices in the country on Google. Part three covers Dr Ellahi’s venturing into GP Consultancy, offering his experience and insight to practices who are struggling, much in the way that management consultants exist but from a specific General Practitioner viewpoint.