Best Primary Care UK Podcasts (2024)

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: Essential Insights 40:41

9d ago40:41

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Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE, doctors Catherine Byrne and Rahul Mohan discuss the critical aspects of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care. They explain: the definition, prevalence, and risk factors of CKD, highlighting its association with other conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Led…

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Health Priorities for The New UK Government 2024 25:21

5h ago25:21

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Andy & Gandhi explore the Health Foundations priorities set for a new government to improve the health of the UK. Recorded on the day of the general election 2024! https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-comment/charts-and-infographics/our-priorities-for-the-2024-general-election 0:00 Welcome 1:01 Explaining the wider determinants of health and the Heal…

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Tech Empowerment in the Mountains 42:03

5h ago42:03

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We're back and letting the cat out of the bag— the ACAT, that is! Host Amelia Holliday talks with staff at the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology (ACAT) in Hazard, Ky., about providing assistive technology (AT) demonstrations and consultation, a short-term AT loan locker, maker space, workforce training, and refurbishing used tech for thos…

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Noble's Hospital trustees approve funding for changing places facility 6:23

12h ago6:23

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Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby has been a woman on a mission to get accessible changing places installed at key sites across the Island. She's raised the issue multiple times in the House of Keys and has again put pressure on politicians this week. Now though, a new changing places facility in Noble's Hospital has officially been given the green li…

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Will a pay rise for starting police officers be enough to tackle recruitment and retention issues? 9:21

12h ago9:21

9:21

A pay increase for police officers on the Island is hoped to help tackle recruitment and retention issues for the force. The starting salary for constables has seen a 12 percent increase to over £32,000. Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson told Amy Griffiths she's hopeful it will help relieve the pressures on junior officers:…

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"We're going to continue to try and get a referendum" 6:19

1h ago6:19

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An MHK says she's going to continue pushing for the public to have their say on whether the Isle of Man should legalise assisted dying. The House of Keys spent a seventh day debating clauses of the proposed Bill yesterday, and a special sitting is taking place on 23 July for its third reading. Last week, members rejected calls for a public referend…

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Changing facilities not seen as 'value for money' by government, says MHK 11:36

4h ago11:36

11:36

A Douglas MHK who is 'contacted weekly' about accessible changing places says she might as well go back to those inquiring and tell them government feels that the amenities are not worth investing in. Sarah Maltby raised the issue in the House of Keys this week. And it's not the first time - she's been asking questions about a possible facility in …

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Willaston Primary School granted 'Centre of Excellence' status 6:09

2d ago6:09

6:09

Willaston Primary School in Douglas has been awarded an IQM - Inclusion Quality Mark Award. It's also been granted Centre of Excellence status, something which typically takes a number of years to achieve. The assessor from IQM noted a 'strong commitment to inclusivity and community' and a 'caring ethos'. Abbie Irving, a teacher at Willaston School…

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Assisted dying debate continues in House of Keys 5:33

23h ago5:33

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The clauses stage of the Assisted Dying Bill heads into a seventh day in the House of Keys today. So how much work if left to be done? And what happens next? Mover of the bill, Ramsey MHK Alex Allinson, gave an update live on Manx Radio Breakfast.By Radio Manx Ltd

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Manx Care discusses capacity at Noble's Hospital 9:33

24h ago9:33

9:33

Last night's Southern 100 qualifying session had to be cut short due to capacity issues at Noble's Hospital. Manx Care's Executive Director of Health Services Oliver Radford discusses the factors that meant the session had to be stopped, and what the situation is for the remainder of the event:By Radio Manx Ltd

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Sarcoma: diagnosing this rare type of bone cancer in general practice 10:34

1d ago10:34

10:34

In this episode, we talk to Dr Meena Rafiq, Academic GP and Clinical Research Fellow within the Institute of Epidemiology and Health at University of Melbourne. Title of paper: Clinical activity in general practice before sarcoma diagnosis: an Australian cohort study Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0610 Sarcoma is challenging to dia…

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Could the Isle of Man Government break its own climate laws? 9:51

3d ago9:51

9:51

The Isle of Man could fail to meet its first interim climate target, but the chief minister says if it is missed, "we'll be very close". At a summit of the British-Irish Council, Alfred Cannan said hitting the 2030 target is becoming "increasingly tight". The Climate Change Act 2021 sets out three legally binding targets as the Island makes its jou…

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Should children have access to smartphones? 11:09

2d ago11:09

11:09

Do you think children should be allowed to have their own smartphones? One mum from Ramsey says she wants to start a conversation about them. Meghan Kennish has two children and is worried about the potential harm it can cause when you have access to a smartphone from a young age. She's been telling Amy Griffiths why:…

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Physician Associate student rep Mahnoor 22:37

2d ago22:37

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Ever wondered what its like to be a physician associate student?Hear from Mahnoor Raja, who is a PA student, and the national student representative for the FPARCP You can connect with the Physician Associate PodcastTwitter - @PApodcastUKFacebook - @PApodcastUKInstagram - @PApodcastUK

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S5 E14: Discontinuing Antidepressants; Helping Persistent Symptoms; CVD In the UK 21:15

5d ago21:15

21:15

Welcome to a new episode of the Hot Topics Podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. Today is election results day but we're not talking about politics, we're focusing on the research. We look at a paper in the latest BJGP which looks at which factors influence a patient's decision to discontinue anti-depressants, explore a paper in the Lancet o…

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Cannan congratulates Labour on landslide victory in UK election 6:54

5d ago6:54

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The chief minister has congratulated Sir Kier Starmer and the Labour Party on their victory in the UK General Election. Labour won by a landslide, with the Conservatives suffering their biggest defeat in history. Alfred Cannan spoke with Sian Cowper and Ben Hartley on Manx Radio Breakfast shortly after 8am this morning (5 July, Tynwald Day).…

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What on Earth happened in General Practice this week? 40:48

6d ago40:48

40:48

Hear the latest updates in General Practice with Andy and Gandhi 00:00 Introduction - Andy and Gandhi introduce the topic and outline the main points that will be covered in the video. 02:15 Recent Changes in Regulations - Discussion on significant regulatory changes affecting primary care practices. 08:45 Impact on Healthcare Providers - Examinati…

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What is the right approach for regulation and evaluation of digital health technologies? 1:10:58

6d ago1:10:58

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Summary In this conversation, Shubs Upadhyay interviews Stephen Gilbert, a professor of medical device regulatory science, about the challenges and successes of digital health regulation and implementation. They discuss the need for flexibility in regulation, the importance of feedback from clinicians and patients, and the evaluation of digital hea…

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The Manx Missile: Cav's former coach reflects on his record-breaking career 5:28

8d ago5:28

5:28

An historic 35th Tour de France stage win for Sir Mark Cavendish is "earth shattering for the Isle of Man", according to the woman who first introduced him to the sport. Yesterday the Manx Missile became the all-time greatest stage winner at the event. It surpasses the previous record he'd jointly held with cycling legend Eddie Merckx. Dot Tilbury …

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Imagination Library Isle of Man? 10:52

8d ago10:52

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A Manx charity is working '9 to 5' to get a special initiative up and running on the Island. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a gifting program that posts free books to children, from birth to age five, no matter their family's income. There are hopes the scheme could be successfully launched here helping youngsters to build their own library …

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Summerhill View: The public sector care home being run by the private sector 11:04

8d ago11:04

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Manx Care is insisting that drafting in a private provider to run the publicly owned Summerhill View residential care home in Douglas, is a "really good value solution." However, it's refused to disclose how much the contract awarded to LV Care Group is worth or how many other providers tendered for the opportunity. It's estimated the state-of-the-…

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TV auctioneer and antiques expert to offer free valuations 11:36

8d ago11:36

11:36

Unloved family heirlooms in your attic may be worth more than you thinkBy Radio Manx Ltd

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Liverpool Ferry Terminal: one week on 14:04

8d ago14:04

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It's a week since the new Liverpool Ferry Terminal came into operation. It's opening was years later than hoped and it came with a price-tag millions of pounds beyond the original budget. So, how's it faring? In this episode of Newscast, Lewis Foster sits down with Steam Packet Managing Director Brian Thomson and Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookal…

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Why do the Island's referendum laws need updating? 6:16

8d ago6:16

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A bid to have a referendum on assisted dying proposals may have been defeated, but an MHK is still keen to see the Island's referendum laws updated. Douglas Central member Chris Thomas has been granted permission to work on a Private Members' Bill which would introduce new referendum laws. He told Manx Radio's Sian Cowper why:…

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Anal incontinence after childbirth: how to support women in general practice 15:11

8d ago15:11

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Abi Eccles, Assistant Professor within Warwick Applied Health at Warwick Medical School. Title of paper: The GP’s role in supporting women with anal incontinence after childbirth injury Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0356 Anal incontinence after childbirth injury has profound impacts on women’s lives …

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Taxi driver's concerns remain over anti-social behaviour 7:47

9d ago7:47

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A taxi driver has reiterated his concerns about anti-social behaviour during the nighttime trade three months after fares were increased. In April the Roads Transport Licensing Committee announced rates would be going up and the late-night higher rate, of Tariff 2, would start an hour earlier at 11pm. At the time Barry Murphy told Manx Radio he bel…

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Manx resident working to raise awareness of iron overload condition 15:14

10d ago15:14

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Efforts are underway to raise awareness for a condition which only affects around 300 people on the Isle of Man. Today marks the start of Haemochromatosis Awareness Week. The condition causes iron levels in the body to slowly build up over many years; symptoms can include fatigue, depression and joint pain. Sufferer, Carolanne Hanley told Manx Radi…

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Miss any of June Tynwald? 13:01

10d ago13:01

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Manx Radio's Political Correspondent has the full run down of what happened during June's sitting of TynwaldBy Radio Manx Ltd

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The Impact of ADHD & Autism on Family Dynamics 36:46

9d ago36:46

36:46

On our latest episode of SENsational, we welcome Lisa Rudge, Director of Parent Services from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity & Heather Morley, ADHD Advanced Practitioner Project Manager from our Group, exploring the unique challenges and strengths of a neurodiverse household. We discuss real stories, insights and practical tips to navig…

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Cannan calls for assisted dying referendum 8:37

10d ago8:37

8:37

The House of Keys is meeting again today (1 July) and one of the items for consideration is whether there should be a referendum for the assisted dying legislation. Ayre and Michael MHK Alfred Cannan is calling for one. He joined Sian Cowper on this morning's Manx Radio Breakfast programme to explain why.…

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Physician associates in Germany 29:31

9d ago29:31

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In this episode, we welcome Hendrik Bollen, one of the first Physician Assistants (B. Sc.) in Germany. Hendrik shares his impressive journey: from studying as one of the first PA students in Germany, through his work in surgery and five years in the emergency department, to his current position at the University Hospital Essen. There, he works as a…

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EPIC Leadership and Innovation in Primary Care - Featuring Dr. Ben Allen 19:00

10d ago19:00

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Leading Change: Dr. Ben Allen’s Approach to Inspiring Innovation in Primary Care Episode Description: In this episode of EPIC: eGPlearning Podblast Implementation Consultation, Dr. Gandalf welcomes Dr. Ben Allen, a visionary GP from Sheffield, to discuss the pivotal role of leadership in driving innovation and positive change within primary care te…

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URGENT GP Connect Record Update changes - action NOW 6:39

11d ago6:39

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Details here➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7212787895760289792/?actorCompanyId=19134398 BMA Guidance here ➡️ https://www.bma.org.uk/media/1y1gkprw/focus-on-data-sharing-and-gp-data-controllership.pdf Subscribe to our Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/egplearning Register for EPIC: https://bit.ly/EPICapply Ways to Work with Us: c…

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Second public piano installed in memory of young musician 5:49

14d ago5:49

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You may remember us talking about Cody Atzori in the past here on Manx Radio. A bright musical talent, he died suddenly a couple of years ago, aged just 17. Last year, a public piano was installed in his memory at the Sea Terminal, and now, with the help of charity SoundCheck Isle of Man, his family have installed a second. This one is at the new R…

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EKU Podcast: Combined Oral Contraception 22:21

13d ago22:21

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Both the combined and progestin-only pills are highly effective with perfect use, with a failure rate of less than 1%. However, the failure rate with “typical use” is 9%, which accounts for inconsistent or incorrect use. In this podcast Dr Thomas Round, a GP and EKU Clinical Lead, talks to Dr Toni Hazell, a GP with an interest in women's health and…

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Blackpool Tower Ballroom organist visits Island to give special instrument a 'wurl' 5:31

15d ago5:31

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A leading organist is set to perform in the Villa Marina Arcade this evening (27 June). Phil Kelsall MBE will be playing the Wurlitzer organ there from 7:30pm. Tickets are £12 and are available at the VillaGaiety Box Office, on their website, and at the Welcome Centre in the Sea Terminal. Phil has been the principal organist at the Blackpool Tower …

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WhatsApp your GP...? 1:03:51

14d ago1:03:51

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Join DrGandalf and the team from Doctaly as they share how you can use WhatsApp safely to communicate with patients and make the flow work for your practice Improving Patient Engagement Through WhatsApp with ChatDoc - An Innovative Approach to Primary Care 00:00 WhatsApp your GP 00:05 Patients can use WhatsApp to engage with their GP 02:06 ChatDoc …

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Manx charity to host drop-in tonight to 'debunk some climate myths' 7:39

15d ago7:39

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Residents from across the Isle of Man are being invited to find out more about sustainability this evening (26 June). The Energy and Sustainability Centre is hosting a drop-in event as part of its mission to promote the transition from fossil fuels to green energy. It's being held at Ballafesson Church Hall, which is on Honna Road in Port Erin, fro…

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How can Tynwald be more accessible? 28:13

15d ago28:13

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What barriers are there stopping people with disabilities getting involved in Manx politics? That was the topic of conversation at a workshop hoping to make Tynwald more accessible. Amy Griffiths has been finding out more:By Radio Manx Ltd

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'Serious problem' with support for children with high functioning additional needs 23:50

15d ago23:50

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*A warning that this story contains references of suicide and information which some readers may find upsetting. Is there enough support for children with high functioning additional needs on the Island? According to one parent, the answer is no. She's calling for more help to be given to children like hers who struggle in a mainstream school envir…

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Catching up with Motiv8's Jason McKee 11:49

16d ago11:49

11:49

In this edition of Newscast, we catch up with Jason McKee who took part in the Parish Walk to help raise money for Motiv8 Addiction Services. Jason himself struggled with addiction for thirty years and has now marked five years in recovery. As well as raising money, Jason wanted to help break down the stigma around addiction. He's been speaking to …

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Consultations patterns in general practice before suicide 15:56

15d ago15:56

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In this episode, we talk to Dr Ed Tyrell, a GP and Clinical Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham. Title of paper: Primary care consultation patterns before suicide: a nationally representative case–control study Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.0509 Although increased …

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Food producers react to the cancellation of the Food and Drink Festival 15:02

17d ago15:02

15:02

"Freedom to Flourish isn't happening, we're not getting that chance." That's how local producers have reacted to the news that this year's Food and Drink Festival has been cancelled. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it's focus will now be on the Royal and Southern Agricultural Shows and 'new initiatives'. Amy Griffiths has b…

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Manx Radio at 60 10:37

16d ago10:37

10:37

Manx Radio is turning 60 years old, and to celebrate its making some changes. The public service broadcaster is launching a new schedule on FM, as well as a brand new station, Manx Radio Gold, playing the greatest hits online and on smart speakers. Alex Brindley is the Director of Programming, News and Content and has been telling Amy Griffiths mor…

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Physician associate of the year - Rachel Nowikow 19:31

18d ago19:31

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Rachel Nowikow was awarded the Physician Associate of the Year prize at the annual Faculty of Physician Associates conference in December 2023.Rachel is a PA in primary care, specializing in LGBTQ+ healthcare specifically non binary and transgender healthcare. Hear all about her amazing work, which goes above and beyond, and why she was nominated f…

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