Ockham Healthcare is an independent think tank & consultancy working to support general practice. Contact Ben Gowland @BenXGowland

United Kingdom
Joined June 2013
Just under a month to go until PCN Plus Live, where we’re a proud sponsor for another year running! Taking place on 22 April in Nottingham and online, the event brings together PCN leaders, clinical directors, GPs, management teams and commissioners for a day focused on the future of primary care. This year’s theme is 'From Networks to Neighbourhoods', which will explore how the NHS 10 Year Plan and emerging neighbourhood models are shaping the next chapter for PCNs. Expect practical insights, real world experiences from PCN leaders, and conversations about how teams can navigate change while continuing to deliver for their communities. It’s always one of the most insightful conversations in the primary care calendar and we’re looking forward to being part of it again. Register here: lnkd.in/eMCbcyHA @THCprimarycare @egplearning @OckhamHealth
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@TheDDA1 Tune in to a podcast on sustaining dispensing practices & rural healthcare. Thx to @OckhamHealth, Nicola Davies & Ed Kennedy
🎙️ Tune into our latest episode on sustaining rural healthcare! Join Nicola Davies, Matthew Isom & Ed Kennedy as they delve into the financial and logistical challenges facing dispensing practices in rural areas. ockham.healthcare/podcast-ni…
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Another great episode to walk with this morning, thanks @drgandalf52 & @BenXGowland for keeping me company. 5 years have gone quickly, I have valued the support my local PCN CD's were during the pandemic - particularly @thevoltmeter and now @Sammyyrra steadying the PCN ship
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Normally I would wait for the podcast to come out to share the innovation, but this is too good! If you want to save over 20% on your practice energy costs go to energycoop.co.uk & join the energy coop set up by Dr Christian Hornung. There's no catch. Podcast coming soon!!
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The latest on next year's contract, and what it means for PCNs and practices - with @TaraHumphreyy @drgandalf52 & @drawfoster ockham.healthcare/podcast-ta…
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What is next for PCNs? Find out LiVE Thursday at 8pm with us: Join: youtube.com/live/TtQ_LARoS0Y…
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Listen to the latest podcast from @OckhamHealth and Practice Index to hear about new contractual requirements and how they will impact practices moving forward. bit.ly/3NmrhvX
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Our Ollie talks health coaching, PCNs, reclaiming strengths of GP,and gathering folk at our conference. ⁦@DrRupaJoshi1⁩ ⁦@SekeramMohan⁩ ⁦@Dr_Ayan⁩ ⁦@DrTomWyatt⁩ ⁦@TomHoldsworth7⁩ ⁦@ScottyANP35⁩ ⁦@TheHCAlliance⁩ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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Success for PCNs will ultimately be defined by their ability to deliver change. And they won't be able to deliver change without any capacity ockham.healthcare/lessons-fo…
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Dr Paul Bennett shares how they introduced Skype visits in his practice, including how they overcame the technical challenges! ockham.healthcare/innovation…
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Being difficult and regularly saying "no" is essential to long term PCN success ockham.healthcare/lessons-fo…
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A great example of practice level innovation to ease the Monday morning pressure from Dr Paul Bennett ockham.healthcare/innovation…
How a practice transformed their duty system for doctors and patients by using healthcare support workers in a really innovative way - this week's general practice podcast ockham.healthcare/innovation…
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When Harry met Shashi! This week's podcast with two fantastic guests making sense of population health management for PCNs ockham.healthcare/population…
I think I am missing something here - aren't PCNs and the new PCN roles the perfect opportunity for practices to use other professionals to carry out the majority of home visits? gponline.com/lmcs-vote-remov…
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Is a network of primary care networks a good idea? And if it is, what makes it so difficult? ockham.healthcare/a-network-…
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It was my morning listen today and it was a very good one too! Well done @drgandalf52 ! Be great if other PCN CDs listen to this nationally & start using technology to work smarter as a direct result 👍🏻
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