Primary Care Workforce Academy

While I'm Here, Doc

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While I’m Here, Doc is a monthly podcast created for GPs who want relevant learning that fits around real life. Each episode delivers bite-sized clinical updates, practical tips, and career conversations with voices from across general practice. Designed with UK primary care in mind, episodes are relevant, engaging, and suitable for CPD. Perfect for the commute, between clinics, or on the school run. Hosted by Dr Tom McWaters and produced by the Primary Care Workforce Academy, this podcast is part of a wider offer including self-paced learning modules, trainer-led CPD, and a support team for p...

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Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others - A Conversation with Lindsay Dubock 22.06.2026 1:10:01

Episode Description In this episode of While I’m Here, Doc, Dr Tom McWaters speaks with Lindsay Dubock, CEO and co-founder of The Training Network, to explore resilience, burnout and wellbeing in general practice and wider healthcare. The conversation examines why these topics are becoming increasingly important for clinicians and healthcare teams, particularly amid rising demand, workload pressur...

Mental Health on the Frontline of Primary Care - A Conversation with Dr Sham Sabri 15.05.2026 40:44

In this episode of While I’m Here, Doc , Dr Tom McWaters speaks with Dr Sham Sabri, GP with an extended role in mental health, to explore how GPs can manage the rising demand for mental health support in general practice. We discuss practical approaches to risk assessment, safety-netting, and optimising referrals to secondary care to reduce bounce-backs. The conversation also covers the increasing...

Women’s Health in the Spotlight - A Conversation with Dr Rosemary Leonard 15.04.2026 37:27

In the first episode of While I’m Here, Doc, Dr Tom McWaters speaks with Dr Rosemary Leonard, GP, author, and former BBC Breakfast doctor, to explore key topics in women’s health that GPs are managing every day in general practice. We discuss practical tips for managing menopause and HRT, how to navigate social-media-driven expectations, and myths that often lead to confusion or overtreatment. Ros...

Trailer: Welcome to While I’m Here, Doc 06.03.2026 1:27

Welcome to While I’m Here, Doc! A new monthly podcast for busy GPs who want practical insights for everyday general practice. Hosted by Dr Tom McWaters, a GP in South East London, the podcast brings together experienced GPs and specialists to discuss the real-world clinical questions that come up in consultations every day. Follow the podcast to make sure new episodes land straight in your feed. W...