Programme

1pm – Arrival, lunch, and refreshments

2pm – Welcome and introductions – Dr Ben Sharland, Deputy Chair of the Alliance

2.15pm – Doing Patient Safety well & how the Patient Safety Team can help you - Sarah Kay, GP Clinical Lead for Quality & Patient Safety, NHS Dorset

2.30pm - Top Tips on managing your practice and PCN finance for the coming year - Kyle Ellis & Sam Taylor, Morris Crocker Chartered Accountants

2.45pm - AI Introduction - Morgan Daly & Rhys Lewis, One Care

3pm - Table & Stand Introductions

Tables

• PCN Successes- Hypertension Pathways & Treatment Centre- Emma Prince/Dan Beale/Sam Stanley – Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN

  Two of Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN's main priorities recently have been the improvement of care for patients with high blood pressure (diagnosed or not), and the establishment of a PCN Treatment Centre to provide additional appointments and support to practices.  The Treatment Centre is based at Shelley Manor in a separate area that is leased to the PCN.  It provides both GP, ANP, Nurse, HCA and MSK appointments, as well as providing the base for our PCN Mental Health service (including MH Triage Practitioners).  The hypertension service utilises both the Viso app and a PCN designed pathway via Systm1 and is delivered largely by PCN HCAs and the PCN Pharmacy team, and has seen a dramatic improvement in management of hypertension moving from a position of one of the worst performing PCNs in Dorset to being the most improvement in terms of percentage of hypertension patients treated to target.

• Enhanced Access Social Prescribing Romany Ross – Central Bournemouth PCN

  Using the evening service to create peer support opportunities for population health management and empowering patients to take control of their health inequalities.

• The AdvantAGE Project - Health & Social Care Team Holly White – Christchurch PCN 

  The "AdvantAGE" Project is an initiative led by Christchurch PCN Health & Social Care Team, aimed at proactively identifying our most vulnerable patients who may not be accessing the care and support that they need in later life. As a pilot, we began with the smallest surgery within the PCN, focusing initially on patients aged 90 and older. This has now been rolled out across all four of our practices. By using a tailored approach to anticipate the needs of the older population, we are taking proactive steps to provide personalised care that enhances their wellbeing and addresses potential health and social care challenges before they reach a crisis. Our multi-faceted approach includes preventative strategies designed to support the health and independence of older patients. We strive to work in a person-centred and proactive manner to ensure that our elderly population can "age well.

• Blood Pressure Checks in local pubs! Dr David Hogan – Poole North PCN

• Patient Champion Volunteers /Practice Nursing Carolyn Hattersley/Clare Mechen– The Adam Practice/Poole Central PCN

  The benefits of Leg Clubs and how they can support INTs & revised lower limb path. The value of volunteers working alongside practice to support local communities.

• Community Switch -Unlocking the potential of in-community health care and wellbeing support  Jo Morris – Cranborne Practice/Crane Valley PCN / Julie Saunders – OMNIsector

  Community SWITCH is a programme of self-help and signposting services.  However, what makes SWITCH unique is that social prescribers and Patient Participation Group members have identified and reviewed the resources within the Crane Valley network.  This ensures that Community SWITCH caters to the needs of vulnerable populations such as older people, financially vulnerable individuals, and those with disabilities or living with chronic illnesses.  Tailoring assistance to meet the specific requirements of these groups ensures that no one is left behind in their pursuit of good health.

• Community Projects & Continuity of Care Pilot Simone Yule - Blackmore Vale Partnership

• Flu outbreak response for Dorset / Migrant population Cheryl O’Sullivan – South Coast Medical Group

Stands:

• Primary Care Training Hub- Support, Tools & Resources Kate Hall/Vicky Farmer, PCTH, NHS Dorset

  Dorset Primary Care Training Hub is your go to place for any information about primary care workforce, education, and development. This includes such things as:

  • Workforce planning advice and guidance

  • Embedding new staff roles through the ARRS

  • Developing and helping retain staff

  • Ensuring all Nurses and AHPs benefit from CPD funding

  • Growing and supporting the delivery of profession-based initiatives such as Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Physical Associates

  • Growing clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships

  • Supporting student placements

    Culture Assessment & Leadership Assessment

• Financial Tips Kyle Ellis/Sam Taylor – Morris Crocker Chartered Accountants

• Green & Sustainability Celia Canter- Green Project Lead, The Alliance

  The Dorset General Practice Alliance ‘Green Practice Guide’ was launched at our event on 30 October 2024 and since then practices have used it as a resource to make green decisions to reduce emissions, waste and save money – see examples on our ‘Green Table’. 

• Listening Better Tools Jim Gammans- PPI, NHS Dorset

4.15pm - Refocus - Feedback - Gifts!

4.30pm - Close