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Hosted by Locum Practice Manager (LPM) · EN · 21 episodes
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Picture this. It’s Wednesday. You’re halfway through the week. The inbox is still pinging, the rota has changed twice, and someone has just asked for “a quick chat”. Welcome to The Halfway Point . The midweek breather you did not know you needed. Hosted by the Locum Practice Manager ( LPM ), this podcast is designed for anyone in a Primary Care Management role who is juggling strategy, staffing, finances, CQC, patient demand, and everything in between. Every Wednesday, we drop a fresh episode packed with practical ideas, honest conversations and real-world solutions to help your practice not just survive the week, but genuinely thrive. No fluff. No theory that only works on paper. Just grounded insight from people who understand the pressure and pace of general practice. We will dive into the hot topics shaping Primary Care as they unfold, from access and digital transformation to workforce, funding and patient engagement. Along the way, we
Locum Practice Manager (LPM) hosts The Halfway Point, a business show with 21 episodes published.
Time is one of the most valuable resources in general practice, and increasingly one of the hardest to find. In this episode of The Halfway Point podcast, Ben is joined by James Aitman from JifJaff to explore how intelli
As general practice continues to evolve, many surgeries are working more closely with external providers to expand services, improve access and make the best use of the wider primary care workforce. But how can practices
🎙 General practice has always evolved, but the pace of change has never been greater. As practices navigate partner retirements, workforce pressures, Primary Care Networks, federations and the growing focus on neighbour
🎙 Change has always been part of general practice. But for many Primary Care leaders, the pace and scale of change has never felt greater. In this episode of The Halfway Point, Ben Scorer is joined by Danielle Hann , Di
🎙 Conferences, networking events and training sessions are often viewed as a day away from the practice. But are we overlooking their true value? In this episode of The Halfway Point , Ben Scorer is joined again by Jame
🎙 In this episode of The Halfway Point podcast, Ben is joined by Locum PM’s own and experienced IPC Nurse expert Steph Bouckley to explore why effective Infection Prevention Control in general practice is never a one-pe
🎙️ The NHS App is now a key part of the digital front door to primary care. But while many practices are promoting it, are patients actually using it, and are practices making the most of what it can offer? In this epis
🎙️ In this episode, we explore what modern general practice really means in today’s NHS. We’re joined by Andy King from Unity Practice Solutions, who brings over 25 years of experience across primary care, from Practice
🎙️ Rota management in general practice is often one of the most time-consuming and frustrating parts of the job. Spreadsheets, last-minute changes, gaps in cover, and the constant balancing act between demand and capaci
🎙️ In this episode, we explore what neighbourhood health looks like in action, through a live example from Nottingham City Place-Based Partnership. We’re joined by Michelle, Phillip and Jez to talk through a collaborati
In this episode of The Halfway Point, we are joined by Richard Stoddart from Redmoor Health to explore how GP practices can move beyond simply being present on social media to using it as a meaningful tool for patient en
Phones ringing off the hook, queues building from 8am, and teams doing their best to keep up. Sound familiar? In this episode, we explore how virtual receptionist technology is starting to ease that pressure, supporting
In this episode, Ben is joined by Mark Widgery from MedLink to explore how smart technology is transforming patient monitoring and recall processes in general practice. In this episode, we dive into the growing pressures
In this episode of The Halfway Point , we are joined by James Bowman, Director at Locum Practice Manager, to break down the NHS Neighbourhood framework and what it really means for GP practices and Primary Care leaders.
Sometimes the best thing a Practice Manager can do for their practice is step away from it… if only for a weekend! In this special episode of The Halfway Point , Ben is joined in person by Practice Manager Jennie Dock, w
In this episode of The Halfway Point, we take a closer look at something every GP practice talks about but not everyone feels confident about. Significant Event Analysis, or SEA. Joined by Jermaine and Tom from MyPractic
CQC inspection does not have to mean sleepless nights and last-minute folder reshuffles. In this episode of The Halfway Point, Ben is joined by Kiran Johnson from DKJ to talk about preparing for CQC the calm way. Togethe
In this episode of The Halfway Point , we are talking about something every Practice Manager is thinking about right now. Money! Joined again by Tracy Dell, co-founder of Locum Practice Manager ( LPM ) and an experienced
Feeling overwhelmed in your practice management role? This episode highlights the simple yet powerful self-care checks that practice managers often overlook, yet are crucial to sustainable success. Discover how to identi
Are practice managers burning out because they're taking on too much responsibility alone? Discover how collective leadership and smart outsourcing can transform your workload and your well-being. In this eye-opening epi
Andy King
Specialist Partner, former member of the OBR’s Budget Responsibility Committee, senior Treasury official · Unity Practice Solutions
1 appearance on this show
James Aitman
JifJaff
1 appearance on this show
Catherine Bird
Promni Health
1 appearance on this show
Steph Bouckley
Locum PM
1 appearance on this show
James Bowman
NHS
2 appearances on this show
Richard Stoddart
Redmoor Health
1 appearance on this show
Dave Mills
Think Healthcare
1 appearance on this show
Mark Widgery
MedLink
1 appearance on this show
Jermaine
MyPracticeManager
1 appearance on this show
Kiran Johnson
DKJ
1 appearance on this show
Tracy Dell
Locum Practice Manager
2 appearances on this show
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