Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs
Episodes
An expert look at semaglutide for CVD prevention; and the BMA's GP collective action dilemma
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The new episode of Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs is now live and available on all podcast platforms.In this month’s episode, our team unpicks ...
2026/27 contract: Will mandatory A&G strip GPs of their right to refer?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Senior journalist Maya Dhillon is joined by Anna Colivicchi, deputy news editor, and Dr Keith Hopcroft, GP and editorial adviser, to analyse and expla...
Uncovering NHS Health Check rationing; and are SGLT-2s the new statins?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Free registration for Pulse newsletters here. This episode was produced by Maya Dhillon and Mollie Fraser-Andrews.
RCGP's Victoria Tzortziou Brown on how continuity can boost access; and are GPs following heart failure referral guidance?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our first 'Big Interview' of the year, Pulse editor Sofia Lind speaks to the new chair of the RCGP, Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, t...
How significant is the GP contract negotiations overhaul? And should GPs really lower elderly antibiotic prescribing thresholds?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our new episode of Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs is now live and available on all podcast platforms.Pulse editor Sofia Lind and senior journalis...
Why deprived-area GPs need more funding; and how should menopause best be added to NHS Health Check?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs explores the argument for increasing deprived-area GP funding; and the opportunities and pitfalls ...
Special podcast: 'Putting trust back in GPs will boost access'
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To mark our major new white paper Access All Areas, we have recorded a special episode of Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs. This is now live and av...
What online access changes mean for GPs; new diabetes guidance explained; and will CQC use AI to monitor practices?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pulse deputy news editor Anna Colivicchi discusses the contract changes to online access coming into force on 1 October with features assistant Maya D...
GPCE's Katie Bramall on whether collective action is back on; and can I trust my patient's 'FitBit' cardiology results?
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pulse editor Sofia Lind interviews GPC England chair Dr Katie Bramall about whether or not GPs could re-enter into dispute with the Government, and if...
What does the NHS 10-year plan hold in store for GPs? And are digital rectal exams a thing of the past?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pulse deputy news editor Anna Colivicchi makes her podcast debut discussing the Government’s 10-year health plan with features assistant Maya Dhillo...
Physician associate review lead Professor Gillian Leng; and how GPs should manage antidepressant withdrawal
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs, editor Sofia Lind and features assistant Maya Dhillon discuss the role of physician associates...
Our bite-sized tirzepatide guide, expert take on ARRS GPs, and what's happening with LESs?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode, Pulse features assistant Maya Dhillon is joined by Jake Beech, policy fellow at The Health Foundation.The pair dive into Jake&a...
2025/26 GP contract, updated NICE asthma guidelines, and MP Stephen Kinnock on the partnership model
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our new monthly podcast Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs, features assistant Maya Dhillon and senior reporter Eliza Parr di...
Trailer - Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pulse in Focus: The Podcast for GPs brings listeners a monthly update on all things general practice.Led by our team of journalists at Pulse, the lead...