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The Halfway Point

Hosted by Locum Practice Manager (LPM) · business · EN

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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

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What is The Halfway Point about?

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.

Who hosts The Halfway Point?

The Halfway Point is hosted by Locum Practice Manager (LPM). The show has published 26 episodes to date.

What has The Halfway Point covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Beyond Remembrance: Supporting Veterans in General Practice" (20 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Before Things Go Wrong: Managing Risk in General Practice" (7 October 2026, 33 minutes), and "Beyond the Front Desk: Rethinking Reception with Emma" (23 September 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does The Halfway Point publish?

The Halfway Point publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 26 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Halfway Point?

Booking probability for The Halfway Point is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Halfway Point requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Halfway Point's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Halfway Point?

The strongest fits for The Halfway Point are Doctors & Physicians. The Halfway Point has a business audience.

About the host

Locum Practice Manager (LPM) hosts The Halfway Point, a business podcast with 26 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #25

    Before Things Go Wrong: Managing Risk in General Practice

    Oct 7, 202633 minS1

    What can practices do to manage medico-legal risk before something goes wrong, and where can they turn when it does? In this episode of The Halfway Point , Ben is joined by Sarah Jarvis, Medico-legal Adviser and Kate...

  • Episode #24

    Beyond the Front Desk: Rethinking Reception with Emma

    Sep 23, 202642 minS1

    What could the future of the GP practice front desk look like? In this episode of The Halfway Point podcast, Ben is joined by Alina and Evan from QuantumLoopAI , to explore Emma, their Virtual Receptionist, and how...

  • Episode #23

    Greener Practices: Small Changes, Big Impact

    Sep 8, 202637 minS1

    Making general practice more sustainable doesn't have to mean making huge changes overnight. Often, it's the small, practical improvements that can collectively make the biggest difference. In this episode of The...

  • Episode #21

    Beyond Automation: Reclaiming Time for Patient Care

    Aug 11, 202635 minS1

    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...

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  • Episode #20

    Working Together: Governance in Collaborative Primary Care

    Jul 29, 202632 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #18

    From Partnerships to Neighbourhoods: How Primary Care Is Reshaping Itself

    Jun 30, 202628 minS1

    🎙 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...

  • Episode #17

    Beyond Survival: Leading Through Change in Primary Care

    Jun 16, 202627 minS1

    🎙 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...

  • Episode #16

    More Than a Name Badge: Why Networking Still Matters

    Jun 3, 202628 minS1

    <p>🎙 Conferences, networking events and training sessions are often viewed as a day away from the practice. But are we overlooking their true value?</p><p> </p><p>In this episode of <b>The Halfway Point</b>, Ben Scorer...

  • Episode #15

    IPC in Practice: Why it Takes a Team

    May 19, 202632 minS1

    <p>🎙 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...

  • Episode #14

    From Promotion to Adoption: Growing NHS App Use

    May 13, 202631 minS1

    <p>🎙️ 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?</p><p>...

  • Episode #13

    Modern General Practice: What Does it Truly Mean

    May 5, 202629 minS1

    <p>🎙️ In this episode, we explore what modern general practice really means in today’s NHS.</p><p> </p><p>We’re joined by Andy King from Unity Practice Solutions, who brings over 25 years of experience across primary...

  • Episode #12

    From Chaos to Clarity: Smarter Rotas

    Apr 28, 202632 minS1

    <p>🎙️ 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...

  • Episode #11

    Neighbourhood Health: Prevention in Action

    Apr 21, 202631 minS1

    <p>🎙️ 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...

  • Episode #10

    Social Media That Works: Smarter Communication with AI & Social Media

    Apr 14, 202630 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #9

    The Virtual Receptionist: What It Is, What It Is Not, & How to Get It Right

    Apr 7, 202632 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #8

    Patient Monitoring: Smarter, Not Harder

    Apr 1, 202631 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Ben is joined by Mark Widgery from <b>MedLink</b> to explore how smart technology is transforming patient monitoring and recall processes in general practice.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we dive...

  • Episode #7

    Neighbourhood Working: The Next Step for Primary Care

    Mar 25, 202628 minS1

    <p>In this episode of <b>The Halfway Point</b>, 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...

  • Episode #6

    PM Away Weekend: Why Practice Managers Need Space Too

    Mar 18, 202620 minS1

    <p>Sometimes the best thing a Practice Manager can do for their practice is step away from it… if only for a weekend!</p><p> </p><p>In this special episode of <b>The Halfway Point</b>, Ben is joined in person by...

  • Episode #5

    SEA: What We Really Mean by Significant Event Analysis

    Mar 11, 202630 minS1

    <p>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...

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