Helen Atherton
@h-atherton.bsky.social
Professor of Primary Care Research, Co-Head Primary Care Research Centre, Uni of Southampton. Expertise in digital primary care and access. All views my own.
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We begin the morning with a panel Q&A session — a chance for our trainees to hear insights and ask questions directly to our experts. 🎤 Read more about the panel here: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/spcr-...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We begin the morning with a panel Q&A session — a chance for our trainees to hear insights and ask questions directly to our experts. 🎤 Read more about the panel here: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/spcr-...
#SPCRTrainees
#SPCRTrainees
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Our Panel includes Nisreen Alwan, Professor of Public Health, James Sheppard, Professor of Applied Health Research, Hajira Dambha-
Miller, NIHR Clinical Lecturer, Helen Atherton, Professor of Primary Care Research 🎤
Read more about the panel here: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/spcr-...
#SPCRTrainees
Miller, NIHR Clinical Lecturer, Helen Atherton, Professor of Primary Care Research 🎤
Read more about the panel here: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/spcr-...
#SPCRTrainees
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Our Panel includes Nisreen Alwan, Professor of Public Health, James Sheppard, Professor of Applied Health Research, Hajira Dambha-
Miller, NIHR Clinical Lecturer, Helen Atherton, Professor of Primary Care Research 🎤
Read more about the panel here: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/spcr-...
#SPCRTrainees
Miller, NIHR Clinical Lecturer, Helen Atherton, Professor of Primary Care Research 🎤
Read more about the panel here: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/spcr-...
#SPCRTrainees
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A huge thank you to our panel for sharing their insights, experiences, and advice during this morning’s Q&A session. 🎤👏 Your contributions made for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion.
#SPCRtrainees
#SPCRtrainees
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
A huge thank you to our panel for sharing their insights, experiences, and advice during this morning’s Q&A session. 🎤👏 Your contributions made for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion.
#SPCRtrainees
#SPCRtrainees
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YT: youtu.be/rRpDWAAN598
GP receptionists: read how online services are evolving the #GPreceptionist role doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @steph-stockwell.bsky.social @h-atherton.bsky.social @randeurope.org @uos-primarycare.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GP
GP receptionists: read how online services are evolving the #GPreceptionist role doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @steph-stockwell.bsky.social @h-atherton.bsky.social @randeurope.org @uos-primarycare.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GP
Evolution of the GP receptionist role
Read the research: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0677 In this 1-minute video Dr Stephanie Stockwell explains: TRANSCRIPT During these observations, I not...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
YT: youtu.be/rRpDWAAN598
GP receptionists: read how online services are evolving the #GPreceptionist role doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @steph-stockwell.bsky.social @h-atherton.bsky.social @randeurope.org @uos-primarycare.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GP
GP receptionists: read how online services are evolving the #GPreceptionist role doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @steph-stockwell.bsky.social @h-atherton.bsky.social @randeurope.org @uos-primarycare.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GP
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Listen to the audio interview with @steph-stockwell.bsky.social on the evolution of the GP receptionist role bjgplife.com/214 @h-atherton.bsky.social @randeurope.org @uos-primarycare.bsky.social #GPreceptionists #receptionists #PrimaryCare #GP
Receptionists reimagined: How online services are transforming the GP front desk - BJGP Interviews
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October 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Listen to the audio interview with @steph-stockwell.bsky.social on the evolution of the GP receptionist role bjgplife.com/214 @h-atherton.bsky.social @randeurope.org @uos-primarycare.bsky.social #GPreceptionists #receptionists #PrimaryCare #GP
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The future of continuity: exploring GP registrars' views relational continuity of care.
Registrars valued relational continuity, but faced significant barriers such as rotational training, high workloads, and limited appointments access
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
@h-atherton.bsky.social
Registrars valued relational continuity, but faced significant barriers such as rotational training, high workloads, and limited appointments access
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
@h-atherton.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The future of continuity: exploring GP registrars' views relational continuity of care.
Registrars valued relational continuity, but faced significant barriers such as rotational training, high workloads, and limited appointments access
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
@h-atherton.bsky.social
Registrars valued relational continuity, but faced significant barriers such as rotational training, high workloads, and limited appointments access
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
@h-atherton.bsky.social
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The September edition of our newsletter is out now.
In this month's edition: Remembering Jon Banks; Standardised methods for economic evaluation of implementation; Strategies to scale quality improvement and evidence-based practice; + much more
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In this month's edition: Remembering Jon Banks; Standardised methods for economic evaluation of implementation; Strategies to scale quality improvement and evidence-based practice; + much more
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The NIHR ARC West newsletter - September edition
In this edition: Remembering Jon Banks; Standardised methods for economic evaluation of implementation; Strategies to scale quality improvement and evidence-based practice; Plus much more
mailchi.mp
September 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The September edition of our newsletter is out now.
In this month's edition: Remembering Jon Banks; Standardised methods for economic evaluation of implementation; Strategies to scale quality improvement and evidence-based practice; + much more
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
In this month's edition: Remembering Jon Banks; Standardised methods for economic evaluation of implementation; Strategies to scale quality improvement and evidence-based practice; + much more
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Abstract submission now open! www.southampton.ac.uk/primarycare/...
September 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Abstract submission now open! www.southampton.ac.uk/primarycare/...
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The introduction of digital services for patients in #GeneralPractice has changed the role of the receptionist, making it more complex and impacting on workload doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @randeurope.org @uos-primarycare.bsky.social @h-atherton.bsky.social @steph-stockwell.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The introduction of digital services for patients in #GeneralPractice has changed the role of the receptionist, making it more complex and impacting on workload doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @randeurope.org @uos-primarycare.bsky.social @h-atherton.bsky.social @steph-stockwell.bsky.social
Come join the @uos-primarycare.bsky.social next March for South West SAPC. Please save the date! More information to follow...
July 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Come join the @uos-primarycare.bsky.social next March for South West SAPC. Please save the date! More information to follow...
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Booking a #GP appointment should be an easy task, yet for many it’s a source of frustration, says our expert @h-atherton.bsky.social.
Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, she outlines what patients really want from their practices 👇
theconversation.com/what-people-...
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Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, she outlines what patients really want from their practices 👇
theconversation.com/what-people-...
@uos-primarycare.bsky.social
What people really want from their GP – it’s simpler than you might think
Patients are being clear about what they want but nobody’s listening.
theconversation.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Booking a #GP appointment should be an easy task, yet for many it’s a source of frustration, says our expert @h-atherton.bsky.social.
Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, she outlines what patients really want from their practices 👇
theconversation.com/what-people-...
@uos-primarycare.bsky.social
Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, she outlines what patients really want from their practices 👇
theconversation.com/what-people-...
@uos-primarycare.bsky.social
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What do patients really want from their GPs?
A major study by our experts has revealed the top demands people have of their doctors.
Read more👉 tr.ee/S8AK42
@h-atherton.bsky.social @bjgp.bsky.social @russellgroup.bsky.social @uhsftresearch.bsky.social @uos-primarycare.bsky.social
A major study by our experts has revealed the top demands people have of their doctors.
Read more👉 tr.ee/S8AK42
@h-atherton.bsky.social @bjgp.bsky.social @russellgroup.bsky.social @uhsftresearch.bsky.social @uos-primarycare.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
What do patients really want from their GPs?
A major study by our experts has revealed the top demands people have of their doctors.
Read more👉 tr.ee/S8AK42
@h-atherton.bsky.social @bjgp.bsky.social @russellgroup.bsky.social @uhsftresearch.bsky.social @uos-primarycare.bsky.social
A major study by our experts has revealed the top demands people have of their doctors.
Read more👉 tr.ee/S8AK42
@h-atherton.bsky.social @bjgp.bsky.social @russellgroup.bsky.social @uhsftresearch.bsky.social @uos-primarycare.bsky.social
Happening tomorrow, do join us if you are at @sapc.ac.uk ASM!
Are you going to SAPC 2025? If so please join us for the
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
July 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Happening tomorrow, do join us if you are at @sapc.ac.uk ASM!
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When accessing #GeneralPractice, patients want simple booking systems, short waiting times, and choice of clinician, healthcare professional type, and consultation mode doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @h-atherton.bsky.social #PrimaryCare
doi.org
July 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
When accessing #GeneralPractice, patients want simple booking systems, short waiting times, and choice of clinician, healthcare professional type, and consultation mode doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @h-atherton.bsky.social #PrimaryCare
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Super excited to attend the Digital Tech SIG at SAPC this year, where I'll be discussing my upcoming @fshi.bsky.social Mildred Blaxter Fellowship project on 'The Digital Facsimile in AI-enabled Access and Triage'.
Are you going to SAPC 2025? If so please join us for the
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Super excited to attend the Digital Tech SIG at SAPC this year, where I'll be discussing my upcoming @fshi.bsky.social Mildred Blaxter Fellowship project on 'The Digital Facsimile in AI-enabled Access and Triage'.
We have an ACL post at @uos-primarycare.bsky.social closing date 8th July. Any questions, get in touch, we would love to hear from you
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: NIHR Clinical Lecturer in General Practice or Psychiatry
Salary: AMNL £44,159 to £76,280 (for those below ST3 on 3 August 2016); CADT £61,825 to £70,425 (for those at or above ST3 on 3 August 2016) and GP is included as AMCS scale of £82,435 to £106,859)Pos...
jobs.soton.ac.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We have an ACL post at @uos-primarycare.bsky.social closing date 8th July. Any questions, get in touch, we would love to hear from you
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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Same-day appointments are not what patients always want, according to a new #SystematicReview of what patients actually want from their GP service
doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
@h-atherton.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GPAppointments #GPaccess
doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
@h-atherton.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GPAppointments #GPaccess
What do patients want from GP access?
YouTube video by BJGP
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June 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Same-day appointments are not what patients always want, according to a new #SystematicReview of what patients actually want from their GP service
doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
@h-atherton.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GPAppointments #GPaccess
doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
@h-atherton.bsky.social #PrimaryCare #GPAppointments #GPaccess
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Listen to the audio interview with @h-atherton.bsky.social on what patients actually want, with some surprising and simple results www.bjgplife.com/209
#PrimaryCare #GPAppointments #GPaccess #SystematicReview
#PrimaryCare #GPAppointments #GPaccess #SystematicReview
What do patients really want? Rethinking general practice access
Quickly and easily listen to BJGP Interviews for free!
www.bjgplife.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Listen to the audio interview with @h-atherton.bsky.social on what patients actually want, with some surprising and simple results www.bjgplife.com/209
#PrimaryCare #GPAppointments #GPaccess #SystematicReview
#PrimaryCare #GPAppointments #GPaccess #SystematicReview
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What do patients want from access to UK general practice? Listen to @h-atherton.bsky.social share more about a recent systematic review on this @bjgp.bsky.social podcast www.bjgplife.com/209 #generalpractice #primarycare
What do patients really want? Rethinking general practice access
Quickly and easily listen to BJGP Interviews for free!
www.bjgplife.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
What do patients want from access to UK general practice? Listen to @h-atherton.bsky.social share more about a recent systematic review on this @bjgp.bsky.social podcast www.bjgplife.com/209 #generalpractice #primarycare
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Are you going to SAPC 2025? If so please join us for the
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
June 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Are you going to SAPC 2025? If so please join us for the
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
Are you going to SAPC 2025? If so please join us for the
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
June 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Are you going to SAPC 2025? If so please join us for the
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
@digitalsig.bsky.social special interest group meeting, with guest speaker @francescadakin.bsky.social on 8th July at 11am
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The impact factors for 2024 are published today - *sigh* - so this is a good moment to send people to the editorial I wrote last month about them, the BJGP, and QRPs/journalology. #primarycare #BJGP
bjgp.org/content/75/7...
bjgp.org/content/75/7...
Medical journalology and questionable research practices
The BJGP is the world’s leading journal in primary care and general practice. I’m happy to defend this assertion but the temptation is to reach for a metric to support the case. And of course, the obv...
bjgp.org
June 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The impact factors for 2024 are published today - *sigh* - so this is a good moment to send people to the editorial I wrote last month about them, the BJGP, and QRPs/journalology. #primarycare #BJGP
bjgp.org/content/75/7...
bjgp.org/content/75/7...
New systematic review from work led by Armina Paule, PhD student @warwickmed.bsky.social looking at clinical decision making when using patient facing online triage tools bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5...
Patient-facing online triage tools and clinician decision-making: a systematic review
Objective To evaluate the role of using outputs from patient-facing online triage tools in clinical decision-making in primary care.
Design Systematic review.
Data sources Medline, Embase, Cumulativ...
bmjopen.bmj.com
June 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
New systematic review from work led by Armina Paule, PhD student @warwickmed.bsky.social looking at clinical decision making when using patient facing online triage tools bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5...