About
Leadership in Practice
General practice is under pressure from every direction.
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Most leaders and managers are trying to deal with rising demand, workforce pressures, financial challenges and constant change, while still trying to run safe, effective services every day.
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And underneath all of that sits the business itself.
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That is the part I focus on.​
I work with practices, leaders and managers to strengthen the business side of primary care. Leadership. Strategy. Workforce. Financial understanding. Decision making. Risk. The things that often decide whether a practice feels organised and in control or constantly firefighting.
A lot of my work is helping people step back and think more clearly about what is happening in their practice. Bringing challenge where it is needed. Sharing ideas, practical approaches and different ways of looking at problems. Helping people focus on what matters most and make better decisions with more confidence.
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I enjoy practical conversations far more than management jargon or theory for the sake of it. But I also believe good ideas and proven thinking matter when they are applied properly, kept simple and used to genuinely help people improve.
Most of my work happens through workshops, away days, webinars and ongoing support with practices and organisations across primary care.
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Because in my experience, the best practices are rarely the ones trying to do everything.
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They are usually the practices with the strongest businesses behind them.
Testimonials
"Gary is an experienced facilitator with many years of primary care knowledge, who is incredibly effective at what he does. His facilitation of a recent away day left us with a clear understanding of our issues, and a robust plan for the future. We will use him again."
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RB, GP Partner and GP Trainer, Berkshire
"Gary is an inspirational facilitator and educator, who brings management, leadership and business topics to life. His knowledge of primary care, pragmatism, professionalism and integrity make him a pleasure to work with."
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LW, Practice Manager, Oxfordshire
"Gary is very personable and easy to work with. He has excellent primary care knowledge which places him in a really strong position to advise on strategy and development but he has been instrumental on leading on various projects for us from initial facilitation through to oversight of full implementation and delivery."
HS, Director of Operations, GP Federation, Berkshire
"I have used Gary on a number of occasions as a facilitator when practices and PCNs have requested support as he has many years of knowledge and experience in this area, in addition to his medical education qualifications. The feedback has always been excellent – his approach is direct but sensitive - and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him."
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CS, CEO and GP, West Sussex
"Gary is knowledgeable in his wide area of work, and it gives him joy to share that learning. As a lifelong learner, Gary grasps any opportunity and turns it into a challenge to deliver results. A great leader, facilitator and trainer, Gary is also a lovely person to work with."
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TG, Managing Director, Healthcare Business Consultant, Devon
"Gary is a highly knowledgeable facilitator and educator, with a talent for making complex leadership and business topics engaging and accessible. His expertise in primary care, combined with his and supportive and encouraging approach has helped me achieve so much."
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LK, Founder, Director, Devon
"Gary is a great facilitator and educator, who brings management, leadership and business topics to life. His knowledge of primary care, professionalism and integrity make him a pleasure to work with."
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TH, CEO, Healthcare Consultant, Kent
"Working with Gary Hughes has been a great experience. His expertise and experience within the healthcare sector has been invaluable to our business. Gary’s energy and passion shine through in everything he does, especially when presenting. His thought-provoking approach keeps audiences engaged and encourages deeper reflection on the topics at hand. Beyond that, his insights and guidance have played a crucial role in educating our team on the intricacies of the healthcare industry. Gary’s support has had a lasting impact on our organisation, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate the knowledge of their team."
JP, Head of Business Development, Hertfordshire
"I have had the privilege of working with Gary on many occasions, over a number of years and I am happy to say he is an excellent facilitator, communicator and educator, who brings management, leadership and business topics to life. His knowledge of primary care is exemplary and his professionalism and integrity make him a pleasure to work with."
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CL, Executive and Talent Development Coach, Facilitator and Trainer, Berkshire