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14. Episode 24 - Influencing change
28:14||Season 2, Ep. 14Ali welcomes Kay, Ed and Nikki on the latest IGPM podcast. The team chat about the journey over the past five years to where, this month, we were invited to give evidence on the NHS Health Bill in Parliament. We talk about Nikki's experiences in Nothern Ireland and Wales, alongside some upcoming highlights for members. 0:40 Heatwave challenges4:50 Parliament visit11:00 Wales updates14:00 Vaccine planning in Wales16:00 Northern Ireland19:00 The role of the PM22:00 Accreditation support23:00 Member benefitsPurchase tickets to the All Wales PM conference hereRead Nicola's blog here See Kay in Parliament here
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13. Episode 23 - Heatwaves, CQC and GP reimbursement
35:14||Season 2, Ep. 13Ali is joined by Ceri, Ed, Kay and Robyn to talk about the brand new Safe House member benefit from the IGPM. Ed recently underwent a CQC inspection so shares his experience of the new "light touch" inspection, while Robyn tells us about the CAP reimbursement scheme. Ceri also helps us get ready for Pride month!1:00 Hot days!3:00 IGPM Safe House and PM wellbeing10:00 CQC 21:30 GP Reimbursement scheme (CAP)30:00 Pride month12. Episode 22 - Another busy week for Managers in General Practice
23:18||Season 2, Ep. 12This month, Ali is joined by Ceri, Kay and Robyn on the back of the DDRB and news of new CQC inspection formats, to digest and discuss what we know so far!0:10 Intro0:50 DDRB14:40 CQC inspections17:55 IGPM Safe House21:30 PM dayIf you'd like to join the IGPM Southern Conference - book here.11. Episode 21 - Diving into the 26/2027 contract with the IGPM
29:17||Season 2, Ep. 11This month, Ali is joined by Ed, Kay and Robyn to share a deeper insight into the details of the contract letter, the IGPM involvement in the discussions and much more. 0:01 Intro0:30 Introducing our guests1:00 A big moment for practice management5:10 Breaking down the details5:20 GP recruitment payment11:20 What does this mean for PCNs and ARRS?12:30 Advice and Guidance change20:20 Funding22:50 Same day access28:00 We'll keep speaking up for you. If you're not an IGPM please do visit https://www.igpm.org.uk/10. Episode 20 - Starting 2026 with the IGPM
36:42||Season 2, Ep. 10This month, Kay, Ceri, Ed and Robyn join Ali for a discussion on their New Year resolutions, accreditation and upcoming activities. Kerryann and Sarah, the IGPM PCN Representatives, also pop in for a chat about the issues facing PCN Managers at the moment, and why the IGPM is important for them, 0:29 Intro3:00 Regional Rep meeting7:00 BMA Survey8:00 Contract chat9:00 Meet our PCN Representatives19:00 New Year resolutions22:00 Accrediation and dispensing28:00 What does IGPM mean to your GPs33:00 National Practice Manager dayIf you'd like to visit the IGPM Southern Conference, Book hereHear Ceri and Ed present at Best Practice this February, book here9. Episode 19 - November updates 2025
28:16||Season 2, Ep. 9Ali is joined by Ceri, Adrian, Robyn and Dominque (Nicki) Walker the new National Lead for Wales. 0:10 Welcome0:50 Meet Nicki11:00 CQC Survey15:00 Ombudsman17:50 Online access8. Episode 18 - PMs are the linchpin of general practice
27:03||Season 2, Ep. 8We welcome Ed Kennedy, Robyn Clark, Ceri Chaplin and Adrian Down to chat about the latest happenings in primary care. Regional representative Peter Maynard also joins us to talk about hosting our new member Teams drop-ins. 0:10 Intro0:30 Online consultations16:00 Digital considerations17:40 Peter Maynard talks about member drop-ins19:10 Meeting Dr Evans24:00 IGPM WalesTo contact your local representative or to join the IGPM, email info@igpm.org.uk.