Understanding the financial pressures facing general practice

<p>Emma speaks to Lizzy Lloyd, chair of AISMA, the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants, and a partner at the accountancy firm Larking Gowen.</p><br><p>The financial pressures on general practice have been a major theme of the past few years, and in this episode, Lizzy discusses the impact this has had on practices. She talks about cash flow problems and the complexities of the GP contract and funding, as well as challenges around workforce and service charge issues.</p><br><p>Lizzy offers invaluable advice for practices looking to secure their financial future, including the importance of effective budgeting, and maximising income streams. She also discusses ongoing issues with NHS pensions and what GPs can do to navigate this complicated area.</p><br><p>This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.</p><br><p><strong>Read </strong><a href="https://www.gponline.com/10yearplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>GPonline’s coverage of the 10-year health plan here</strong></a></p><p><strong>Useful links</strong></p><p>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://aisma.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants</a></p><p>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gponline.com/10-year-nhs-plan-will-promise-major-changes-gp-funding-formula/article/1923195" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10-year NHS plan will promise 'major changes' to GP funding formula</a></p><p>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gponline.com/government-begins-hunt-private-premises-investment-ahead-10-year-plan/article/1924049" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Government begins hunt for private premises investment ahead of 10-year plan</a></p><p>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gponline.com/extra-100m-needed-deliver-4-gp-pay-rise/article/1919613" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Extra £100m needed to deliver 4% GP pay rise</a></p><p>●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gponline.com/ddrb-recommends-new-gp-cost-index-help-shape-contract-uplifts/article/1919097" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DDRB recommends new GP 'cost index' to help shape contract uplifts</a></p><br><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>