Welcome
Welcome to The Executive Lounge Podcast, the official podcast from Devon LMC.
Created as a dedicated space for reflection, insight, and meaningful conversation, The Executive Lounge Podcast explores the realities of modern General Practice through thoughtful, considered discussion.
This is not a podcast about headlines or soundbites. It is about slowing the pace, stepping back from the noise, and taking time to unpack the issues that sit beneath the surface of day-to-day practice life. Through in-depth interviews and expert-led conversations, each episode offers context, clarity, and reassurance on topics that can feel complex, daunting, or difficult to navigate alone.
Each episode brings together voices from across General Practice and the wider system – clinicians, leaders, and specialists – sharing practical insight grounded in real experience. We focus on what matters most: professional challenges, leadership pressures, system change, and the human impact of working in General Practice today.
Whether you listen during a quiet moment, on the drive home, or between busy clinics, The Executive Lounge Podcast is designed to feel supportive, relevant, and worth your time. IT is a space to listen, reflect, and feel better equipped for the conversations and decisions you face in your professional life.
New episodes are released regularly, each one carefully chosen to add value, spark thought, and offer something tangible you can take back into practice. We hope you’ll return often, making The Executive Lounge Podcast part of your professional rhythm.
In this episode, we explore Devon LMC’s confidential Professional Support Service, which offers tailored support for GPs, Lead Practice Nurses, Practice Managers and other members of the practice leadership team navigating challenging professional or personal circumstances.
Dr Paul Hynam (Medical Executive), Dr Rachel Mann (Clinical Lead – Professional Support Service), and Hannah Baxter (Operations Lead) come together to discuss how the service works, who it’s for, and how to access support when it’s needed most.
This conversation offers reassurance, clarity, and insight into a service designed to support those working in General Practice with care, discretion, and understanding. Learn more about our Professional Support Service.
In the first episode of The Executive Lounge Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the Inquest process and what it means for General Practitioners.
We explore what to expect before, during, and after an Inquest, and discuss the practical and emotional impact it can have. Dr Rachel Mann, Clinical Lead for the Professional Support Service, joins the conversation to share how Devon LMC can offer guidance, reassurance, and tailored support throughout the process.
Whether you are facing an Inquest for the first time or want a clearer understanding of what’s involved, this episode provides clear, grounded insight to help you navigate the process with confidence.
If you are a GP working in Devon and are facing an Inquest, Devon LMC can support you.
If you would like support, or simply wish to talk things through and receive advice, please visit the Professional Support Service page under ‘Looking After You’ in our Members Area, where you will find our Service Enquiry Form. Once your enquiry is received, a member of the team will be in touch.