Underfunding and practice closures, GP collective action, the GP standing to be a Green MP

The podcast is out a bit early this week because of the election.
In this week’s episode Emma and Nick discuss the BMA ballot on collective action, and look at the case of a practice in Cambridge that has handed back its contract despite having high patient satisfaction scores to explain why funding for general practice is now a critical issue. Nick also explains what action practices could take if the ballot is successful.
They also talk about new NHS England pilots, which will be looking at how PCNs can develop new ways of working in general practice.
And Emma speaks to GP and Green Party health spokesperson Dr Pallavi Devulapalli who is standing in this week’s general election in South West Norfolk, a seat currently held by former Conservative prime minister Liz Truss.
Our good news this week is about some inspiring GPs - as we look at the winners of the RCGP’s Inspire Awards.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.