
Pulse PCN podcast
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The Pulse PCN podcast is for anyone interested in primary care networks and how they fit within the NHS – the work they do, the opportunities they have and the challenges they face. Each episode will discuss a key issue for primary care networks.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Pulse PCN podcast is for anyone interested in primary care networks and how they fit within the NHS – the work they do, the opportunities they have and the challenges they face. Each episode will discuss a key issue for primary care networks.
Language:
English
Episodes
AI in practice: Maximising use in a PCN
11/5/2025
In this episode of the Pulse PCN Podcast, deputy editor Beth Gault and editor Victoria Vaughan discuss the use of AI in primary care.
We talk with Dr Dan Bunstone, clinical director at Warrington Innovation Network (WIN) and chair of the data and digital design group at NHS Confederation, about how they are implementing AI in their PCN, as well as the benefits and risks of the technology.
Links and background referenced in the episode:
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/accountability-and-governance/data-protection-impact-assessments-dpias/https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dave-triska-b807239bhttps://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-standards/information-standards-and-data-collections-including-extractions/publications-and-notifications/standards-and-collections/dcb0129-clinical-risk-management-its-application-in-the-manufacture-of-health-it-systemshttps://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-standards/information-standards-and-data-collections-including-extractions/publications-and-notifications/standards-and-collections/dcb0160-clinical-risk-management-its-application-in-the-deployment-and-use-of-health-it-systemshttps://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/guidance-on-the-use-of-ai-enabled-ambient-scribing-products-in-health-and-care-settings/letter issued earlier this year by NHS Englandguidance on the use of AVT10 year plan outlined the ambition to expand the use of AI in healthcarehttps://pulsepcn.co.uk/insight/how-this-pcn-maximises-digital-technology/https://uk.linkedin.com/in/james-kingsland-obe-52368b20Sign up to Pulse PCN newsletters here.
Intro music from Muzaproduction via Pixabay
This episode was produced by Beth Gault
Duration:00:26:24
PCN demand and capacity pilot update
7/16/2025
In this episode of the Pulse PCN Podcast, deputy editor Beth Gault and editor Victoria Vaughan discuss the PCN capacity and access pilot sites that were launched last year and their progress so far.
Beth interviews Dr Neha Bhagi, clinical director of Frome PCN, Somerset, which is one of the 22 pilot sites.
They discuss how the pilot is going at the PCN and what impact it’s having on the network.
Stories referenced in the article:
https://pulsepcn.co.uk/news/pcns-enticed-to-join-pilot-scheme-with-a-possible-1-5m-funding/
https://pulsepcn.co.uk/news/all-pcns-to-benefit-from-demand-and-capacity-pilots/
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Intro music from Muzaproduction via Pixabay
This episode was produced by Beth Gault
Duration:00:25:36