Kirsty is joined by Dr Shoaib Hasan, GP Registrar, Green Party member, and Executive Leader for the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent, for an insightful discussion on the future of Primary Care in the UK.

Together, they explore the growing pressures facing General Practice, the challenges affecting both UK-trained and International GPs, and what meaningful change could look like across the healthcare system.

Dr Hasan shares his perspective on the current state of Primary Care, the issues impacting patient care and workforce sustainability, and the policies The Green Party believes could help create a more positive future for GPs and patients alike.

The conversation also looks at the increasing number of GPs choosing to work overseas, why opportunities abroad are becoming more attractive, and what this means for the future of healthcare in the UK.

Join Kirsty and Dr Hasan for a thoughtful and honest conversation about the realities facing today’s GP workforce, and the opportunities for positive change within Primary Care.

00:00 – introductions

01:00 – What are the biggest health challenges GPs are dealing with

03:24 – A look at the GP workforce crisis and what The Green Party would do differentyly to address retention

05:26 – Did ARRS help or hinder care?

07:16 – Is General Practice being set up to fail?

08:23 – What polcies would you implijent to address the issues we face?

12:31 – Does the current funding reflect the reality that GPs are facing with patients

13:57 – From a Green perspective, what does green healthcare look like?

16:30 – What balance would work between current situation and continuity of care

18:48 – What is the future of general practice and the right to remain

24:00 – What policy would you implement tomorrow if you could?

25:00 – what do politicians miss understand about general practice?

27:00 – Politics and final thoughts

In this episode of Ticket to Aus, Thomas sits down with Shedrack, a UK-trained GP who made the move to Australia with our support, to talk through what it is really like to start again on the other side of the world.

Shedrack shares an honest account of the relocation process, from the initial decision to leave UK general practice through to navigating the practical challenges of the move. He reflects on what he found difficult, what surprised him, and what he wishes he had known beforehand.

Most importantly, he talks about life now. With stronger earnings, more time away from work, and far less day-to-day pressure, Shedrack explains how the move has allowed him to enjoy his free time properly, build a social life, and regain a sense of balance that had been missing.

If you are a GP considering Australia, this episode offers a clear, real-world perspective on what the transition looks like and what life can be like on the other side.

Recent documents linked to the government’s 10-year health plan have revealed thinking behind a review of the Carr-Hill funding formula. While the formula itself is widely accepted as outdated, the proposals being explored go far beyond a technical recalibration.

They point towards a future in which funding is more conditional, more targeted, and more closely linked to outcomes, patient experience, and workforce participation.

For GP Partners, this marks a significant shift – one that will influence not just finances, but leadership, structure, and staffing decisions across practices.

Matthew sits down with David Clark, Executive Partner in the Southwest to discuss his thoughts on this.

00:09 Introductions

00:48 Why is reform in general practice inevitable

04:18 Are the current models in Primary Care outdated?

07:32 Looking at the Carr Hill formular

13:12 The potential impact on Practice funding

17:52 How can changes be applied to both large and small practices?

21:04 How can practices mitigate risk?

24:20 How do you find the headspace to consider your approach

28:32 How different approaches to change may look

31:42 How important is it to have someone business oriented in the practice?

37:25 How can you future proof your practice?

44:10 Potential issues with the same format for all practices

47:32 Final thoughts on how to protect yourself and mitigate risk