Primary Care Spotlight

In this special mini-series for Menopause day 18th October and Menopause Month October 2024, we provide clinicians with in-depth, evidence-based insights into managing menopause, with a particular focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT).   In the final episode of the week, Jo Parry GP with a specialist interest in women’s health will explore the clinical indications for adding testosterone to H...

In this special mini-series for Menopause day 18th October and Menopause Month October 2024, we provide clinicians with in-depth, evidence-based insights into managing menopause, with a particular focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT).   Today Jo Parry GP with a specialist interest in women’s health will talk around managing patients with a family or personal history of breast cancer, this ep...

In this special mini-series for Menopause day 18th October and Menopause Month October 2024, we provide clinicians with in-depth, evidence-based insights into managing menopause, with a particular focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT).   Today Jo Parry GP with a specialist interest in women’s health will talk Unscheduled bleeding can be a challenging side effect of HRT. This episode explores...

In this special mini-series for Menopause day 18th October and Menopause Month October 2024, we provide clinicians with in-depth, evidence-based insights into managing menopause, with a particular focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Today Jo Parry GP with a specialist interest in womens health will talk about key considerations when reviewing a patient’s HRT after 3 months. We'll disc...

In this special mini-series for Menopause day 18th October and Menopause Month October 2024, we talk to Jo Parry GP with specialist interest in women's health who provides clinicians with in-depth, evidence-based insights into managing menopause, with a particular focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Each episode is packed with clinical pearls, from assessing HRT needs to managing comp...

In this introductory episode for Menopause Week, we explore what menopause is and why it’s vital for clinicians to understand its impact on women’s quality of life. We discuss the NICE guidelines on menopause management, the issue of diagnostic overshadowing, and the importance of early intervention. We also touch on the role of employers in supporting women through menopause at work. Following th...

In this episode of Primary Care Spotlight, we explore the emerging role of GP assistants and their potential to alleviate the workload in general practice. GP assistants are trained to take on routine administrative and basic clinical tasks, helping to free up valuable time for GPs and other healthcare professionals. Join us as we discuss the key responsibilities of GP assistants, the benefits the...

In this episode of Primary Care Spotlight we explore the critical role of general practice in managing mental health. Guests, Meghan Waddle, and Heather Taylor, share their insights on the new mental health training session they co-developed. Join us as we discuss the latest evidence-based practices and discover how we can all contribute to better mental health outcomes. We hope you enjoy this epi...

Welcome to Primary Care Spotlight, In this episode, we're focusing on Cervical Screening Awareness Week and the crucial role healthcare providers play in cervical sample taking and patient communication. Cervical screening is a vital screening programme, and increasing awareness about the importance of regular cervical sample taking is essential. Our expert guest, Heather Taylor, a cervical s...

In this episode of primary care spotlight we interview Simone Carey a paramedic working in primary care and Discover the pivotal role of paramedics in primary care as we reveal their innovative contributions to healthcare delivery. From urgent care to preventive services, paramedics are reshaping primary care teams. Listen to first hand experiences and delve into their specialised skills, training...

In this weeks episode of primary care spotlight we speak to Ruth Fromow Infant Feeding Lead & Specialist Infant feeding Health Visitor. In this breastfeeding podcast we uncover Cornwall's Health Visiting Infant Feeding team's vital role in in supporting breast feeding families. Learn how families access support, who benefits most, and how collaboration with GPs can improve outcomes,...

The very first southwest primary care coming together as a team conference was held in Exeter March 14th 2024,  In this special conference episode of primary care spotlight, we explore how healthcare professionals from various disciplines come together to enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and foster a supportive work environment. Tune in as we hear from frontline healthcare providers and exp...

In the wake of recent measles outbreaks across the UK, join Primary care spotlight for this crucial episode shedding light on this pressing public health issue. With cases on the rise, it's imperative to understand the factors contributing to the resurgence of this preventable disease. In this episode, we dive into causes behind the measles outbreaks, exploring vaccination rates, infection pr...

In this episode Emma chats to Alison Quinn, a First Contact MSK Practitioner who has been working within a fellowship role with the Cornwall Training Hub to support Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Occupational therapists, Podiatrists and Dieticians transition to work within ‘First Contact Practitioner’ roles within primary care in Cornwall.  This follows the implementation of the ‘Roadmaps to Practi...

In this episode of primary care spotlight, we are talking about mouthcare with a focus on dementia. For the episode I talk too Ingrid Bowden a Dental therapist and who also works for NHS England for mouthcare matters a project set up to embed mouthcare in hospitals and the wider community.  There is some useful links in the description of the podcast and Ingrids email address and as always do cont...

In this episode of Primary Care Spotlight we are talking about the new Skills Bootcamp for Clinical Pathways for Primary and Social Care.  This is new and exciting initiative from Cornwall Primary Care Training Hub and the Future Skills Institute at Truro and Penwith College. Who have collaborated to provide a new short training course in essential clinical skills competencies for Health Care Supp...

We recently held our annual countywide recruitment which was for anyone thinking of working in Primary Care. If you weren't able to come and meet our teams and find out more about working in General Practice in Cornwall and the range of support and opportunities available to you don't worry 'Primary care spotlight'  was there getting some insights on the day We were joined on t...

In aid of Dementia Week 2023 Primary care spotlight  has created a mini series of podcast episodes which focus on Dementia.  In this episode we speak to Ben Gregg-Waller a safe guarding facilitator working for the integrated health safeguarding team for the healthcare trusts in Cornwall (CFT/RCHT).  Covered in this episode is decision making/capacity and how that effects safeguarding in relation t...

In aid of Dementia Week 2023 Primary care spotlight  has created a mini series of podcast episodes which focus on Dementia. In this episode we speak to Dr Vicky Brown an Old Age Psychiatrist about the fascinating topic of dementia prevention. We hope you enjoy this episode, more information can be found via the links below and you can also contact us by sending us an email to kernowhealthcic.workf...

In aid of Dementia Week 2023 Primary care spotlight  has created a mini series of podcast episodes which focus on Dementia. In this episode we speak to Paul Cadger and Dr Allison Hibbert, kicking off this mini series with an overview of dementia including why it should be everyone's business, how dementia can be prevented, how it is diagnosed, treated and what support is available. We hope yo...

This episode looks at the emerging role of clinical psychologists in primary care . For the episode Emma interviews Dr Beks - Magill Lead Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr Emily Ferguson – Clinical Psychologist, Pip Wood – Trainee Clinical Psychologist & Katie Monnickendam – Trainee Clinical Psychologist.  In this episode we talk about the role of clinical psychologists in primary care, how...

In this episode of primary care spotlight Emma speaks with pharmacist David Jenkins about an audit tool for DOAC prescribing in general practice.  David  is a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and a member of the South Kerrier Primary Care Network Pharmacy Team.  The team were highly commended in the recent General Practice Awards, and in October won a prestigious national Health Services...

In this episode of the podcast Emma talks to Rachel Faulkner about Living Longer Better in Cornwall who’s Vision is that everyone in Cornwall has the opportunity to live an active, healthy and happy life. A revolution is underway to enable people to live longer better, reduce the need for health and social care and reverse the effects of lockdown through the Living Longer Better network. The aim o...

In this episode of primary care spotlight where we are talking about national apprentiships week, which this year in 2023 is 6-12th February In the episode I speak to HR advisor for Cornwall council Dani Smith who talks about all things apprentiships and what’s happening in Cornwall during national apprentiships week 2023, please check out our poster which contains more details on what’s going on...

This Episode  of Primary Care Spotlight is our end of year round up of 2022 where we highlight some of the work that's been happening at the Cornwall Primary Care training hub and a little on what's coming up in 2023. Topics include  The Primary Care Education Programme ·        Prospectus ·        Primary Care development pathway Core education programme funding Advanced Practice Profes...