Specifically for nurses working in General Practice or Primary care in the United Kingdom. Discussing upcoming changes or challenges and picking through the unique world of GP Nursing.
Disclaimer - this is for information purposes only and may reflect personal opinions. Nothing within this podcast constitutes medical advice and should not be taken as such. Always seek advice from a health care professional regarding any medical conditions or queries.
Send us a text (don’t worry it’s not a real text and we don’t get your number) Leadership rarely arrives with a shiny title. It starts with a question, a nudge, and the courage to make a small change that helps a colleague or a patient. We share how emerging leadership in general practice nursing grows through everyday influence, builds through learning and mentorship, and finds its voice on national stages like RCN Congress. From the first steps on a leadership course to presenting to a roo...
3 Oct 2025
Contracts, Negotiation, and the Hidden Side of Being a GPN
Send us a text (don’t worry it’s not a real text and we don’t get your number) When I became a General Practice Nurse, I was focused on balance — weekends with my kids, a steadier rhythm. What I didn’t think about was maternity pay, bereavement leave, or what would happen as my role evolved. Fast-forward six years: I’ve had a third child, lost my mother, and realised just how important it is to understand, question, and even negotiate what’s written into our contracts. In this episode, I...
6 Sept 2025
Asthma Week 38: The September Spike
Send us a text (don’t worry it’s not a real text and we don’t get your number) Week 38 or "September Asthma Peak" causes a dangerous spike in childhood asthma hospital admissions as children return to school and encounter new triggers after potentially reducing medication over summer. • Four key steps to prevent asthma attacks during the September peak • Getting a written asthma action plan reduces hospital admissions by four times • Proper inhaler technique ensures medication effectiveness...
4 Aug 2025
"Take 2" - Navigating the 2025 UK Immunisation Schedule Changes
Send us a text (don’t worry it’s not a real text and we don’t get your number) I had the amazing opportunity to record a short education session for Dovetail Medical Events covering the changes to the UK Schedule Immunisation Programme and they have agreed that I can use the audio from this as a more in detail break down of how we navigate the changes to the Childhood Immunisation Schedule - check out the video with slides HERE. UK healthcare professionals face significant changes to the i...
26 Jul 2025
When We Stand Together: Discovering the Power of Nursing Activism
Send us a text (don’t worry it’s not a real text and we don’t get your number) Nursing activism isn't just about protests and picket signs; it's about everyday actions that create positive change in healthcare. General practice nurses already participate in activism through advocating for evidence-based practice, fighting for CPD time, and supporting colleagues through challenges. • Activism means taking action together to bring positive change for nursing and communities • Even small, quie...
14 Jul 2025
Unravelling Rabies: A Critical Guide for Travellers and Healthcare Providers
Send us a text Rabies remains a deadly disease that can be overlooked, but with pretty much 100% fatality once symptoms develop and nearly 100% prevention with vaccines, it deserves our attention. Our guest Alys, a Travel Health Nurse Specialist and Immunisation Trainer, explains why every traveller should be aware of rabies risks regardless of destination. • Rabies can be transmitted through minor contact with animal saliva – even a small scratch can be fatal • The virus hides from the immu...
16 Jun 2025
Imposter Syndrome Hits Home
Send us a text I share my personal experience with imposter syndrome after launching this podcast and how it led me to temporarily delete the show despite positive reception. My anxiety flared when I saw people downloading the podcast worldwide, making me question and worry about being judged. Check the episode description for links to resources about imposter syndrome that I've found helpful in my journey. Imposter syndrome: Seven steps to overcome it | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nu...
11 Jun 2025
Unpacking Health Headlines: Contraception, Brain Tumours, and GLP-1 Medications and Smear Test Changes
Send us a text Recent social media claims about contraception and health risks require careful examination, as medical headlines often lack crucial context that healthcare professionals need to provide to patients. • The claim that "contraceptive injections increase brain tumour risk" refers specifically to benign intracranial meningiomas, with risk increasing from 0.01% to 0.04% • Average age of women in the depo-contraceptive/meningioma study was 57.6 years, when guidelines already recomme...
9 Jun 2025
Nursing in General Practice: A New Podcast Journey
Send us a text Introducing a new podcast specifically for nurses working in General Practice, filling a gap in the podcast landscape where there isn't currently dedicated content for this nursing specialty. • Created by a UK-based General Practice Nurse who values podcasts as an easy way to stay updated while commuting or walking the dog • Plans to release episodes fortnightly or monthly covering important updates to nursing guidance and practice • Will spotlight trending topics in general p...
9 Jun 2025
Jabs from July: Making Sense of the New Vaccine Timeline
Send us a text UPDATE - this was recorded before the UKHSA announced that if Menitorix stocks depleted and a child born on or before 30/6/24 presents for one year immunisations we should offer an additional dose of 6:1 therefore that isn't covered in this podcase but is in the UKHSA slides and is what we should do for those who present late and no further Menitorix is available. The UK child immunisation schedule is undergoing major changes starting 1st July 2025, with Meningitis B vaccinatio...
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