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NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServicePrimary care discussions: personalised evidence-based medicine to minimise polypharmacyAudio from our webinar held on the 4 March 2025 which featured a facilitated case-based discussion about the complexities of polypharmacy and deprescribing. This was a follow on from our first webinar, which lays the foundations of some of the deprescribing tools available. (57m02s)
Speakers:
Lelly Oboh: Older people lead, NHS SPS
Jasvir Singh Dhillon: Clinical pharmacist, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin ICB, & GP practices
Rakhi Aggarwal: Primary care lead, NHS SPS2025-05-0757 min
Health On The LineWhat’s the future of care closer to home?On the eve of our Care Closer to Home conference, we explore the urgent need to shift healthcare from hospitals to primary and community settings. Despite decades of ambition, acute priorities still dominate. In this episode we hear from Birmingham and Solihull ICB on the shifts they’ve been making in this area. Joining Matthew in the conversation is Paul Sherriff, executive director of Birmingham and Solihull ICB; Richard Kirby, chief executive of Birmingham Community Healthcare and Ruth Rankine, Director of the NHS Confederations Primary Care Network.Plus, our Leader in Six with Hel...2025-04-3040 min
The Daily School Leaders BriefingITT Targets Cut & SEND Health Accountability CallWelcome to The Daily School Leaders Briefing for Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. Today's essential update for UK school leaders covers the Department for Education's revised Initial Teacher Training (ITT) targets for 2025-26 and crucial evidence presented to Parliament regarding SEND provision and health service involvement.Key Briefings Inside:DfE Reduces Teacher Training Recruitment Targets for 2025-26: We detail the newly announced ITT recruitment targets, showing an overall 19.3% reduction from the current year. Understand the reasons cited by the DfE for lower primary (-18.6%) and secondary (-19.6%) targets, including falling pupil numbers, improved teacher retention forecasts (potentially...2025-04-2910 min
Talking General PracticeIs the ARRS GP scheme a success, how ICB cuts affect general practiceThe GPonline team discusses the key news stories affecting general practice.This week the team looks at GP recruitment under the additional roles reimbursement scheme and what new figures tell us about how that initiative is working.They also talk about cuts to integrated care boards, what that could mean for general practice and how the financial constraints within the NHS are already impacting on funding for local services provided by GPs.Our good news story is about funding for research in GP practices.This episode was presented by...2025-04-1831 min
PR in the Real WorldComms-led change in the NHS – with Neil GreavesThis week's guest, Neil Greaves currently leads the communications strategy for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, managing a substantial £5 billion healthcare budget for 1.8 million residents. Neil highlighted the pivotal role of communications in understanding community needs and influencing NHS decision-making, stressing the importance of engaging with the right audience. He discussed the ongoing changes within the NHS, advocating for proactive communication to enhance public trust and the necessity for NHS communicators to be integral to organisational strategy rather than being called upon last minute when a crisis occurs . Throughout the conversation, Neil underscored the significance of visibility in leadership and t...2025-04-0847 minTalking General PracticeHow this year’s contract affects practices’ bottom line, local funding win, NHS satisfactionOn this week’s podcast Emma and Nick talk about how this year’s GP contract will affect practices’ finances and look at details of the advice and guidance enhanced service after final contract documents were published.Kimberley explains how collective action has helped one LMC secure a significant uplift to local enhanced service funding.And Nick talks through the results of this year’s British Social Attitudes survey, which was widely reported and shows satisfaction with the NHS and general practice has continued to fall. He explains why these results don’t tell the w...2025-04-0436 minHealth On The LineWhat's the way forward with NHS cuts?Huge change in health and care: Integrated Care Boards must cut their budgets by 50%, and acute providers are expected to roll back 50% of corporate cost growth since 2020. This on top of NHS England winding down within two years and transitioning what remains into the Department for Health and Social Care. Matthew talks to two leaders navigating these challenges; Amanda Sullivan, Chief Executive of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB and Foluke Ajayi, CEO of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Vice Chair of the NHS Confederation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2631 min
Primary Care GuidelinesPodcast - ESR or CRP? The inflammation debate – which test tells the best tale?The video version of this podcast can be found here: · https://youtu.be/kk5ADBP1J9MMy name is Fernando Florido and I am a General Practitioner in the United Kingdom. In this episode I go through guidance on inflammatory markers, ESR and CRP. For this I have reviewed a number of guidelines and publications, particularly South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Trust and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB. A full list of the sources consulted can be found below.I am not giving medical advice; this vi...2025-03-1911 min
The Primary Care Podcast by LLR Training HubVaccinations and Primary CareVaccinations are a key comonent in promoting health and preventing disease. Primary care is pivotal in the delivery of vaccination programmes to the population. We are lucky to be joined in this epiaode by Dr Virginia Ashman. Take a listen as we discuss the very basics you need to know about vaccinations and the important work across primary care ensuring their successful delivery. Some of the useful resources we discuss in the episode are referenced below:The Green Book "Vaccination Bible"LLR ICB Vaccination Hub (and embedded Walk-In Vaccination Finder)...2025-03-1333 min
Digital Health UnpluggedDigital Health Unplugged: Exploring the risks of GenAI for cliniciansThis episode of Digital Health Unplugged sees Euan McComiskie and Eddie Olla delve into the use of generative AI in healthcare and what the key risks of the technology are for clinicians and patients.
McComiskie, health informatics lead at The Charted Society of Physiotherapy and Digital Health Networks CNIO Advisory Panel member, recently spoke about the Digital Health Networks position statement to Digital Health’s news editor Tammy Lovell, and expands on his thoughts in the episode.
Olla, chief digital information officer at NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), joins in on the discuss...2025-02-2645 min
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceLipid management and newer therapiesRakhi talks to Antonio about newer therapies for lipid management, incliseran and bemepdoic acid. They discuss their place in therapy and how they may be initiated in primary care.
This is the final part of our three-part series.
Antonio Ochoa-Ferraro: Consultant Pharmacist, Inherited Metabolic Disorders; University Hospitals of Birmingham
Rakhi Aggarwal: Primary Care Lead, Medicines Use and Safety; NHS SPS
Useful links
Cholesterol and Cholesterol levels
https://www.heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol/overview
NICE guidance
Inclisiran: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA733
Bempedopic acid with ezetimibe: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta694
NHS England summary of national guidance...2025-02-0616 min
eGPlearning PodblastPCN update for Jan 2025 and moreContact us and share your opinionFuture of PCNs ‘secure’ for 2025/26, NHS England tells GPshttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/nhs-structures/future-of-pcns-secure-for-2025-26-nhs-england-tells-gps/ NHSE New Publications Corner… https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/?filter-keyword=&filter-category=&filter-publication=&filter-date-from=&filter-date-to=&filter-order-by=date-desc Reminder for primary care networks (PCNs) to use their GP Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funding in 2024/25https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/pcn-reminder-to-use-gp-additional-roles-reimbursement-scheme-funding-24-25/2025-01-2351 min
Wessex LMCs PodcastsWinter Readiness - Infection Prevention and ControlIn this podcast Zoe Tobin, Nurse Advisor at Wessex LMCs is kindly joined by Connie Timmins and Jenny Bennett- Britton, IPC Leads for BSW ICB to discuss all things Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) in terms of the challenges we face this winter in primary care and tips on how to manage any potential concerns or infections.
This podcast covers:
Current circulating infections (such as influenza, Covid and RSV) that we are managing in primary care
Potential community outbreaks and care homes
Practical solutions for practices, including PPE, IP&C measures, patient placement etc
Management...2025-01-2216 min
Let's Talk Ideas'Health On The House' With Taps MtemachaniTaps Mtemachani is Director of Transformation and Partnership for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB). A significant part of his role is building relationships and innovative strategic partnerships within and beyond the Black Country.
Taps is known for his radical thinking and ideas, and in this episode he shares his perspective on the healthcare challenges the NHS and UK has to address. He also talks about the link between health and housing and offers practical advice on where we need to start.
You can connect with Taps on Linkedin and find...2024-12-1937 minHealth On The LineHolding NHS leaders to account: how far should journalists go?In this episode, Matthew Taylor and HSJ Editor Alastair McLellan discuss the complexities of NHS leadership, the role of managers, and the impact of health policy narratives. They explore the challenges of reporting on NHS management – including insights on the HSJ's own approach. Matthew’s also joined by Anna Parry, MD of the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, to talk winter waiting times. Plus, Dorset ICB Chief executive Patricia Miller steps up for another round of Leader in 6. And we'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast. Please take five minutes to fill in...2024-12-1133 minTalking General PracticeHow can we solve problems at the primary/secondary care interface?NHS England has estimated that practices spend around 10-20% of their time on 'lower-value administrative work and work generated by issues at the primary-secondary care interface', so what can we do to address this?This week Emma speaks to GP Dr Jonathan Griffiths the associate medical director for Primary Care at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB about work he’s been doing in his area to solve some of these challenges.In this conversation Jonathan explains some of the main problems that happen at the interface between primary and secondary care, how they ar...2024-12-0634 min
What the Friday Youth PodcastEpisode 11: 'Choose Well' - Looking after your health this winterIn this week’s episode we look at how you can ‘choose well’ and what you can do to look after your physical and mental health.
We are joined by Amanda who is a pharmacy manager and India who is a psychological wellbeing practitioner for NHS Talking Therapies in Calderdale.
What can you do to choose well this winter?
Consider using a pharmacy rather than visiting A&E or your GP.
Items that you should have in your home first aid kit: https://togetherwe-can.com/stay-well...2024-12-0620 minHealth On The LineHow important is integration at place level?In this week’s Health on the Line, Matthew speaks to Stephanie Cartwright, Group Director of Place for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, leading the place based partnerships in the Black Country ICS. Steph talks about the power and potential of work at Place level and what’s happening in her area, as well as the new report published by the NHS Confederation on the State of Integration at Place.Matthew also brings us another of his quick fire 'Leader in 6' interviews with Tracey Bleakley, ICB CEO for Norfolk and Wave...2024-11-2725 min
Pharma Market Access Insights - from Petauri EvidenceNHS winter planning 2024–25 – Engaging with NHS decision-makers through Autumn to ChristmasSend us a textHow is the NHS preparing for winter? Which challenges are the most pressing for NHS decision-makers? How can industry best engage and support NHS decision-makers in the next few months?In August, Karen Cooper (Senior Consultant – NHS Insight & Interaction, Mtech Access) was joined by Jo Turl (Former Director of Commissioning, Devon ICS) to explore these challenges.Jo and Karen discuss:How ICBs and Directors of Commissioning prepare for winter pressuresThe current key areas of focus at Place and ICB levelSpecific challenges and pressures facing the NHS now and in...2024-11-181h 02
Leadership in PracticeThe Power of a Purpose in Primary CareIn this episode we dive into the crucial topic of ‘purpose’. It’s an area that is not always fully understood, or embraced, and we explore what we mean by purpose, what it means for a practice or PCN, and what makes it more than just words on a wall. The conversation looks at how central principles are powerful and helpful in guiding and uniting us in today’s challenging primary care environment. We consider:What do we mean by a purpose and how is it different to a mission or a vision.Why is a purpo...2024-10-2338 min
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServicePharmacy Integration & Workforce: a Pharmacy Technician Coffee Break ConversationClaire Dearden talks to Claire Hand who is Pharmacy Integration and Workforce Lead. Claire's role involves supporting the Integrated care System (ICS) providers and organisations to ensure that community pharmacy and the clinical services they provide are fully integrated into the wider NHS. Claire also supports the development and implementation of the ICS pharmacy workforce strategy focusing on the NHS priorities of train, retain and reform. (11m 09s)
Claire Hand - Pharmacy Integration and Workforce Lead NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB
Claire Dearden - Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s and Specialist Pharmacy Service National Pharmacy Technician Fellow2024-09-2611 min
For Kidneys SakeIntroducing the For Kidneys Sake: a North West London Kidney Care podcastSend us a textThis podcast is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)Introducing For Kidneys' Sake podcast, a new series hosted by Consultant Nephrologists at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Mr Andrew Frankel and Prof Jeremy Levy. In this trailer, clinical lead nurse Joana Teles, local GP, and ICB clinical lead for cardiovascular and renal disease Kuldir Johal discuss why this podcast has been created. The series is designed to bring healthcare professionals, especially those in primary care, t...2024-09-2406 min
Volunteering DiscoveryNot just a trusteeIn this episode of Volunteering Discovery we meet the team at Healthwatch Norfolk. Healthwatch Norfolk play a key role in gathering feedback on local health and care services which lead to real change and volunteers are a crucial part of this work. We hear from volunteer Andrew, a former GP about what led him to get involved in more ways than one and how even volunteering on a rainy day can be a positive experience.Find out more about Healthwatch Norfolk here https://healthwatchnorfolk.co.uk/Volunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for...2024-09-1727 min
HealthTech HourEp99: Dr N. Tony Ahmed, UK's leading NHS Dentist on the UK's crisis in dentistry, why you can't get an appointment and why Oral Hygiene is key to overall Human HealthDr N. Tony Ahmed is one of the most senior and most experienced dentists in the NHS. He is a lifelong NHS dentist and in this episode he and Steve Roest go into the reality of the NHS dentistry crisis, why access to dentistry is a critical part of disease prevention and why it's important to "put the mouth back in the body" from a whole body health approach. Dr Tony Ahmed is a practicing dentist and chair of the Shropshire and Staffordshire Local Dental Network which has implemented digital referrals in over 200 dental practices and sits...2024-07-2358 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo Digital Health #163 - Intelligent Automation - Transforming Maternity in PortsmouthMatthew Plant hosts a discussion on the transformation of maternity care in Portsmouth through intelligent automation. Featured guests include Charlotte Taphouse, SHIP LMNS Digital Transformation Lead at Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB & Digital Lead Midwife at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Josh Clift, Head of Automation, Product Delivery & Integration at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; and Susan Longyear, Digital Support Officer & Admin Supervisor at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Learn about digital health advancements improving patient care and efficiency within the NHS.2024-07-0551 min
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceInterface pharmacy teams supporting collaborative working between acute and primary careAnna talks to Deziah and Anisha, exploring the roles of an interface pharmacist and pharmacy technician and how these roles can promote collaborative working across the system.
Anna Bischler - Associate Director (Medication Safety), MUS; NHS SPS
Deziah Streeton - Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician- Interface & safety, West Suffolk Alliance, Suffolk & North East Essex ICB and Rotational Pharmacy Technician, West Suffolk Foundation Trust
Anisha Sharma - Senior Interface Pharmacist, ESNEFT and SNEE ICB- Ipswich and East Suffolk,Alliance and North East Essex Alliance.2024-06-2625 min
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceSystem wide approach to develop resources supporting safe management of patients on complex medicineJo McMillan, Head of Medicines Optimisation, for North and Mid Hampshire within Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, is discussing how her ICB took a system wide approach to developing resources which would raise awareness of the potential risks associated with clozapine. Although this example is specific to clozapine the learning can be applied to any complex medicine.2024-06-1910 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo Digital Health #157 - Cyber Security In The Public SectorIn this episode, Ben Wells hosts a discussion on cyber security in the public sector, focusing on the challenges and strategies within the evolving landscape of digital health. Joining the conversation are Richard Paskin, Enterprise Architect at UHB NHS Foundation Trust, Hammond Reddie, Chief Technology Officer also from UHB NHS Foundation Trust, and Andy Evans, former Chief Cyber Security Officer of Birmingham and Solihull ICB. Tune in to gain insights into safeguarding critical health infrastructure amidst growing cyber threats.2024-05-151h 08
HSJ Health CheckWhat ICB leaders really thinkWe delve into the detail of HSJ's comprehensive survey of integrated care board leaders, as well as new interventions on the future of ICBs from NHS England and Wes Streeting.
From leaders’ biggest worries, and their achievements thus far, to their plans for the future, HSJ Health Check highlights some of the more surprising findings.
Also, more on the shadow health secretary's recent comments on tensions between ICBs and foundation trusts, and NHS England's new assessment framework.
With Annabelle Collins, Nick Kituno and Dave West. 2024-05-0330 minTalking General PracticeGP partner exodus during five-year contract, drug shortages, fit note reformIn our regular news review the GPonline team looks at what’s happened to the GP workforce over the course of the five year contract, in particular the number of GP partners. They also talk about the cost to the NHS of not retaining doctors following some BMA research and the government’s view of the workforce crisis.They discuss the issue of drug shortages and how it is affecting GPs and patients and look at the government’s plans to tackle the ‘sick note culture’ that could see GPs lose their role signing fit notes and big ch...2024-05-0333 min
Primary Care GuidelinesPodcast - Non-visible haematuria: and now, what?!The video version of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/SaizjWg7Fng?si=5067IvQ3Uf9yFVJX This episode reviews common abnormal urine tests based on published medical information as well as guidance by NICE and a number of NHS organisations in the UK. Please note that the content on this channel reflects my professional interpretation/summary of the guidance and that I am in no way affiliated with, employed by or funded/sponsored by them. My name is Fernando Florido and I am a General Practitioner in the United Kingdom. In this ep...2024-03-2313 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo NHS #139 - Humber and North Yorkshire Shared Care RecordsJoin host Louie Murphy in an insightful discussion about the Humber and North Yorkshire Shared Care Records initiative. Louie is joined by esteemed guests from Humber and North Yorkshire ICB: John Mitchell, Associate Director of Digital; Tara Athanasiou, Program Lead for the Shared Care Record; and Debbie Westmoreland, Program Lead for the Shared Care Record. Dive into the complexities of healthcare data management and the importance of information exchange in modern healthcare systems.2024-02-1542 min
Pharma Market Access Insights - from Petauri EvidenceWhat's happening with specialised commissioning in the NHS?Send us a textWhat’s happening with specialised commissioning in the NHS? How likely is a delay in delegation to integrated care boards (ICBs)? How and what should Pharma and Medtech plan for amidst all this uncertainty?Malcolm Qualie (former Medicines Lead for Specialised Services, NHS England) speaks to David Thorne (Principal Associate, Mtech Access) to explore specialised commissioning in the NHS and what to expect as we head into 2024.Malcolm Qualie and David Thorne explored:Specialised commissioning in the NHSThe risks and opportunities that devolution to ICBs will bringWhat we ca...2024-02-121h 00
The Friday Night Clive PodcastSeason 5 #10 NHS Pharmacy FirstNext on the Friday Night Clive Podcast, we hear from Dan Attry – Head of Community Pharmacy Clinical Services at NHS Black Country ICB to talk about Pharmacy First.
Further information on Friday Night Clive can be found at Black Country Radio. Tune in each Friday from 6pm to hear the full live show.2024-02-0720 min
Mount Road Practice PPGMRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 24, February 2024The main feature of this episode is how to access NHS 111 and out-of-hours services.
It also contains: -
Information on the new D&G bus route that stops outside the medical centre (No. 95).
Details on Prescription Prepayment certificates.
A request by Healthwatch Staffordshire for people who have called 999 for an ambulance to complete their survey.
An invitation from the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board for people to join the People’s Panel
A link to Healthwatch Staffordshire’s Deep Dive Report on “Accessing Primary Care - Avoiding the 8:00 am Rush”
Information on the Warm...2024-02-0204 min
NHS Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent ICBTalking about the rising cases of measlesRichard Caddy talks to Matthew Missen, Consultant Public Health for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB about the rising cases of measles.2024-01-2905 minTalking General PracticeGP funding cuts, problems at the primary care interface, measles concernIn this week’s podcast the team discusses GP funding after analysis by the Liberal Democrats showed a real-terms fall in practice funding during the past four years. Meanwhile, government figures have also shown that the share of NHS funding going to primary care has fallen to an eight-year low.They also talk about problems at the primary care interface - the interface between practices and other parts of the NHS, including hospitals, community services and mental health services – and how it is wasting millions of GP appointments every year.And they look at t...2024-01-2622 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo NHS #132 - Support Over Winter In The NHSJoin host Louie Murphy in a critical conversation about winter support in the NHS. Louie engages with a panel of distinguished guests: Nicky Smith, Transformation Manager at Frimley ICB; Sumayyah Zeib, Community Engagement Officer; Amneet Kaur Nandra and Jennifer Hardy, National Management Trainees, all from the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. Dive into insightful discussions on transformation, community engagement, and the role of National Management Trainees in bolstering NHS support during the challenging winter months. Explore innovative approaches to healthcare support and community resilience. #NHSSupport #WinterHealthcare #CommunityEngagement2024-01-2330 minEvolution Exchange Denmark PodcastEvo NHS #132 - Support Over Winter In The NHSJoin host Louie Murphy in a critical conversation about winter support in the NHS. Louie engages with a panel of distinguished guests: Nicky Smith, Transformation Manager at Frimley ICB; Sumayyah Zeib, Community Engagement Officer; Amneet Kaur Nandra and Jennifer Hardy, National Management Trainees, all from the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. Dive into insightful discussions on transformation, community engagement, and the role of National Management Trainees in bolstering NHS support during the challenging winter months. Explore innovative approaches to healthcare support and community resilience. #NHSSupport #WinterHealthcare #CommunityEngagement2024-01-1930 minHealth On The LineHow the NHS can better engage with citizens and communitiesAre systems set up to meet the needs of future generations? Is enough being done to act on the social determinants of health? In this episode, we hear five perspectives on these questions and get their take on why – and how – the relationship between the NHS, citizens and communities needs to change.Recorded at the ICS Network’s conference in November and chaired by Jacob Lant, chief executive of National Voices, the episode features:Haris Sultan, NExT Director programme and member West Yorkshire ICBOliver Coppard, Mayor, South YorkshireLeanora Volpe, Anchor Programme Lead at Sou...2024-01-1740 minTalking General PracticeGPs face redundancy, GP partners continue to fall, retention schemes scrappedIn our regular news review Emma and Nick discuss a practice in Surrey that is set to make three salaried GPs redundant, and what this tells us about changes in primary careThey also talk about the GP workforce, in particular the falling number of GP partners and the impact this might have, and NHS England’s decision to scrap two key GP retention schemes.Our good news story this week highlights those GPs and others from the world of primary care who received New Year Honours.This episode was pr...2024-01-1232 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo NHS #130 - NHS Collaborative BanksIn this episode of Evo NHS, host Louie Murphy is joined by experts shaping the NHS Collaborative Banks landscape. Natalie Nightingale, Head of NCL Temporary Staffing Framework, Grace Heggs, Senior Project Manager, and Lee Gutcher, Lead Programme Manager from North Central and North East London ICBs, along with Derek Conlon, Collaborative Bank Lead from Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, discuss the critical role of collaborative banks in healthcare staffing. Dive into insights on NHS frameworks, temporary staffing, and effective project management in the healthcare sector.2024-01-1142 min