1.02 - Winter Pressures

BLMK Health Conversations On...

In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On... we are looking at some of the big considerations as we enter the winter months, discussing all the good work we are doing to prepare for winter given the pressure the NHS is under, and what advice we can give to people.

Host Felicity Cox is joined by two very special guests:

Dr Tayo Kufeji – a local GP at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre, Clinical Director, The Bridge PCN MK and Director of Clinical Transformation (MK).

Kate Walker, Director of Adults’ Services at Bedford Borough Council

Here are the highlights:

{4:00} Fears around Covid create higher needs

{10:30} Covid’s impact on primary care

{16:00} The mental health impact on NHS and support staff

{22:00} It’s easier to give advice than to take it

{29:00} Supporting safety to maintain high standards during Winter