60 acast.com How To Hack The NHS https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs en Bex Cottey, Tano Rebora, David Coleman gp, healthcare, medicine,general practice,primary care,doctor Bex Cottey, Tano Rebora, David Coleman Making modern healthcare work for you to make modern healthcare work for you. The show has a general practice focus and is presented by General Practice Business Manager Bex Cottey and GP Dr Tano Rebora. For more information please visit https://howtohackthenhs.com/

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]]> to make modern healthcare work for you. The show has a general practice focus and is presented by General Practice Business Manager Bex Cottey and GP Dr Tano Rebora. For more information please visit https://howtohackthenhs.com/

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]]> false Bex Cottey, Tano Rebora, David Coleman davidcoleman@nhs.net 65f825675765b600161029d6 how-to-hack-the-nhs episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65f825675765b600161029d6/1710761918796-fce78f7782f786d0ed704dcccf7d6f83.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs How To Hack The NHS <![CDATA[Q&A Special]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:18:19 GMT 34:05 684dd90bb903c43b043cf5dd false https://howtohackthenhs.com/ 684dd90bb903c43b043cf5dd 65f825675765b600161029d6 q-and-a-special full 1 11 Bex and Tano are back with a question and answer special. Our listeners have come up with a great set of GP-related questions and we've done our best to address these as honestly and directly as possible.


The clinical topic for this episode is mental health, as Tano explains what GPs can do to help those who are struggling - and what people can do while they're waiting for help.

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]]> Bex and Tano are back with a question and answer special. Our listeners have come up with a great set of GP-related questions and we've done our best to address these as honestly and directly as possible.


The clinical topic for this episode is mental health, as Tano explains what GPs can do to help those who are struggling - and what people can do while they're waiting for help.

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]]> How is Technology Helping General Practice? How is Technology Helping General Practice? Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:28:50 GMT 45:49 6735d0e3940fb4de7c6c77ab false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/how-is-technology-helping-general-practice 6735d0e3940fb4de7c6c77ab 65f825675765b600161029d6 how-is-technology-helping-general-practice full 1 10

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]]> Five Minute Check-Up: Technology in Primary Care Five Minute Check-Up: Technology in Primary Care Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:30:36 GMT 9:29 670d824840241b7003a3b245 false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/five-minute-check-up-technology-in-primary-care 670d824840241b7003a3b245 65f825675765b600161029d6 five-minute-check-up-technology-in-primary-care full 1 9 In our latest five minute check-up, Bex and Tano discuss the growing role technology plays in NHS primary care.


In an upcoming episode, we will expand on this topic with a couple of special guests.

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]]> In our latest five minute check-up, Bex and Tano discuss the growing role technology plays in NHS primary care.


In an upcoming episode, we will expand on this topic with a couple of special guests.

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]]> Five Minute Check-Up: RSV Vaccination Five Minute Check-Up: RSV Vaccination Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:14 GMT 7:18 66f97e4dacfe1ec5ec13d079 false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/five-minute-check-up-rsv-vaccination 66f97e4dacfe1ec5ec13d079 65f825675765b600161029d6 five-minute-check-up-rsv-vaccination full 1 8 In our latest five minute check-up, Bex and Tano discuss the latest addition to the winter vaccination - the RSV vaccine.


What is RSV and why should you consider the vaccine? Join us for this brief explainer.

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]]> In our latest five minute check-up, Bex and Tano discuss the latest addition to the winter vaccination - the RSV vaccine.


What is RSV and why should you consider the vaccine? Join us for this brief explainer.

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]]> How To Make A Complaint How To Make A Complaint Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:30:39 GMT 51:00 66d836b1f24509f156e2d19c false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/how-to-make-a-complaint 66d836b1f24509f156e2d19c 65f825675765b600161029d6 how-to-make-a-complaint full 1 7

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]]> Five Minute Check-Up: GP Receptionists Five Minute Check-Up: GP Receptionists Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:23:13 GMT 6:17 66c60661b0de8bdc2ff6eef8 false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/five-minute-check-up-gp-receptionists 66c60661b0de8bdc2ff6eef8 65f825675765b600161029d6 five-minute-check-up-gp-receptionists bonus 1 6 A recent online commenter referred to GP receptionists as "the punching bags" of the practice? Ours have been called even worse. But from our perspective, reception is the heart of the practice team and our skilled receptionists are valued team members. So why are they so unfairly maligned?


In our latest short bonus episodes, Tano and Bex discuss this absolutely vital role and condemn the unfair abuse they so often receive.


Resources:


"If I Die It Will Be Your Fault"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ru4QhVZ2a8

An absolute much watch video, providing an insight into what healthcare teams - and especially receptionists - encounter every day.

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]]> A recent online commenter referred to GP receptionists as "the punching bags" of the practice? Ours have been called even worse. But from our perspective, reception is the heart of the practice team and our skilled receptionists are valued team members. So why are they so unfairly maligned?


In our latest short bonus episodes, Tano and Bex discuss this absolutely vital role and condemn the unfair abuse they so often receive.


Resources:


"If I Die It Will Be Your Fault"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ru4QhVZ2a8

An absolute much watch video, providing an insight into what healthcare teams - and especially receptionists - encounter every day.

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]]> <![CDATA[How To Get The Most From Your Doctor's Appointment]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:12:33 GMT 43:04 66a25d518f24d109f21b0411 false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-doctors-appointment 66a25d518f24d109f21b0411 65f825675765b600161029d6 how-to-get-the-most-from-your-doctors-appointment full 1 5 Doctor's appointments can be stressful. You will likely have between ten or fifteen minutes to discuss your problem(s) and potential solutions. That's a lot less time than you think! Bex and Tano discuss strategies for maximising your experience with the GP and provide tips to help you get the most out of your visit to the surgery.


Our medical section is a summer special! But instead of beaches and pools, Tano and Bex have chosen to focus on less enjoyable aspects of the season, namely hay fever and insect bites!

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]]> Doctor's appointments can be stressful. You will likely have between ten or fifteen minutes to discuss your problem(s) and potential solutions. That's a lot less time than you think! Bex and Tano discuss strategies for maximising your experience with the GP and provide tips to help you get the most out of your visit to the surgery.


Our medical section is a summer special! But instead of beaches and pools, Tano and Bex have chosen to focus on less enjoyable aspects of the season, namely hay fever and insect bites!

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]]> Five Minute Check-Up: Medication Shortages Five Minute Check-Up: Medication Shortages Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:16:33 GMT 4:44 66855d42e091a56d49a63622 false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/five-minute-check-up-medication-shortages 66855d42e091a56d49a63622 65f825675765b600161029d6 five-minute-check-up-medication-shortages bonus 1 4 Where have all the drugs gone?


In our new series of short bonus episodes, Tano and Bex discuss medication shortages. Learn what general practice is doing to make sure patients don’t come to harm as a result of supply problems — and what you can do to help!

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]]> Where have all the drugs gone?


In our new series of short bonus episodes, Tano and Bex discuss medication shortages. Learn what general practice is doing to make sure patients don’t come to harm as a result of supply problems — and what you can do to help!

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]]> Who Might I See And Why? Introducing The General Practice Team Who Might I See And Why? Introducing The General Practice Team Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:07 GMT 38:55 66647f9eb46da30012c36c46 false https://howtohackthenhs.com/ 66647f9eb46da30012c36c46 65f825675765b600161029d6 who-might-i-see-and-why-introducing-the-general-practice-tea full 1 3 Everyone is familiar with GPs and general practice nurses - but who are all the new faces in primary care? And what do they bring to the table?


We introduce some of these newer roles - nurse associates, first contact physios, physician associates, emergency care practitioners, and many more - and explain what they do and why you might find yourself sat in a consulting room with them instead of a GP or nurse.


In our medical section, Tano and Bex discuss the challenges of weight management and outline what to expect from a consultation concerning your weight.

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]]> Everyone is familiar with GPs and general practice nurses - but who are all the new faces in primary care? And what do they bring to the table?


We introduce some of these newer roles - nurse associates, first contact physios, physician associates, emergency care practitioners, and many more - and explain what they do and why you might find yourself sat in a consulting room with them instead of a GP or nurse.


In our medical section, Tano and Bex discuss the challenges of weight management and outline what to expect from a consultation concerning your weight.

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]]> What Is Your GP Actually Doing? What Is Your GP Actually Doing? Tue, 07 May 2024 09:10:26 GMT 42:24 6639f002fe11ed0011301da0 false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/what-is-your-gp-actually-doing 6639f002fe11ed0011301da0 65f825675765b600161029d6 what-is-your-gp-actually-doing full 1 2 A quiet waiting room does not mean your GP is putting their feet up and enjoying an easy day. Face-to-face appointments with patients may be our bread and butter, but they are only the tip of a growing workload iceberg.


In this episode, we explore what goes on behind the scenes in general practice and explain why there's a lot more to the GP's role than seeing patients, as important as that is.


In our clinical segment, Dr Tano Rebora digs deep into one of our most commonly encountered problems: diarrhoea. How can you improve your symptoms? What will a GP consultation entail? When should you worry? Tano answers all these questions and more.


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]]> A quiet waiting room does not mean your GP is putting their feet up and enjoying an easy day. Face-to-face appointments with patients may be our bread and butter, but they are only the tip of a growing workload iceberg.


In this episode, we explore what goes on behind the scenes in general practice and explain why there's a lot more to the GP's role than seeing patients, as important as that is.


In our clinical segment, Dr Tano Rebora digs deep into one of our most commonly encountered problems: diarrhoea. How can you improve your symptoms? What will a GP consultation entail? When should you worry? Tano answers all these questions and more.


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]]> Why Can’t I See My GP? Why Can’t I See My GP? Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:00:59 GMT 32:14 66045ff1df552200173c1778 false https://shows.acast.com/how-to-hack-the-nhs/episodes/why-cant-i-see-my-gp 66045ff1df552200173c1778 65f825675765b600161029d6 why-cant-i-see-my-gp full 1 1 It’s the number one question we get asked in general practice:


Why can’t I see my GP?


This is a huge topic and one we’ll be returning to throughout the series. In this episode, we’ll be laying the foundations to help you understand why primary care is struggling and how you can navigate the system.


In our clinical segment, Dr Tano Rebora discusses erectile problems and explains why this common men’s health issue is really worth getting an appointment with your doctor about.


RESOURCES:


The NHS Budget And How It Has Changed | The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk) 

NHS: Key Facts And Figures | The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk) 

The NHS in a nutshell | The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk) 

Real-terms GP funding 'slashed by £350m in four years' | GPonline 


https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/erection-problems-erectile-dysfunction/

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive/erectile-dysfunction-impotence/

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]]> It’s the number one question we get asked in general practice:


Why can’t I see my GP?


This is a huge topic and one we’ll be returning to throughout the series. In this episode, we’ll be laying the foundations to help you understand why primary care is struggling and how you can navigate the system.


In our clinical segment, Dr Tano Rebora discusses erectile problems and explains why this common men’s health issue is really worth getting an appointment with your doctor about.


RESOURCES:


The NHS Budget And How It Has Changed | The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk) 

NHS: Key Facts And Figures | The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk) 

The NHS in a nutshell | The King's Fund (kingsfund.org.uk) 

Real-terms GP funding 'slashed by £350m in four years' | GPonline 


https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/erection-problems-erectile-dysfunction/

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive/erectile-dysfunction-impotence/

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]]> Trailer Trailer Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:08:19 GMT 0:59 65f82c01d0f3e000168edefa false https://howtohackthenhs.com/ 65f82c01d0f3e000168edefa 65f825675765b600161029d6 trailer trailer How To Hack The NHS is a brand new podcast with one simple goal – to make modern healthcare work for you. The show is presented by General Practice Business Manager Bex Cottey and GP Dr Tano Rebora. It is produced by Dr David Coleman.


The theme tune is "The Urban Gentry" by Beat Mekanik. It is used here under a CC BY license and available via The Free Music Archive.

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]]> How To Hack The NHS is a brand new podcast with one simple goal – to make modern healthcare work for you. The show is presented by General Practice Business Manager Bex Cottey and GP Dr Tano Rebora. It is produced by Dr David Coleman.


The theme tune is "The Urban Gentry" by Beat Mekanik. It is used here under a CC BY license and available via The Free Music Archive.

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