Atrial fibrillation (AF) can be asymptomatic and, sometimes, the condition is only identified when a person has had an AF-related stroke. For this reason, according to GP Dr Chris Arden, ‘we need to be far more proactive and more opportunistic’ about identifying AF in primary care. This could involve performing pulse checks at flu clinics or chronic disease clinics, focusing on elderly patients given they are most at risk of developing AF.

Dr Chris Arden talks to Dawn Liz Powell, in this Clinical Update podcast episode, about the diagnosis and management of AF in primary care. He discusses the pros and cons of single-lead ECGs, how to mitigate the risk of bleeding in people on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and when to refer.

Educational objectives

After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

• Review the opportunities for AF case finding
• Reflect on the role of lifestyle factors including alcohol consumption in triggering AF in susceptible individuals
• Discuss the emerging role of single-lead ECG technologies identifying AF
• How to mitigate the risk of bleeding in people on DOACs
• Recognise the importance of continuing anticoagulation in frail, older people

You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.

Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.

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As of 2026, the UK space industry is a significant and strategic driver of the national economy, contributing over £19 billion in revenue and supporting tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Satellite-based services and data underpin roughly 18% of UK GDP, equivalent to approximately £454 billion of the wider economy. And the sector is growing exponentially.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For the space industry to fully realise its potential it needs more of the right people to understand what’s happening and get involved. People like policy makers, investors, regulators, planners, communicators, lawyers and consultants.

Dr Alice Bunn, the president of UK Space, and her panel of guests, Sam Alden co-CEO of Space Solar, Nick Shave managing director of Astroscale and Anushka Sharma founder of Naaut, discuss the surprising, awe inspiring business of space and make the compelling case for why more companies and investors should get involved.

Contributors:

Host:

Alice Bunn, President of UKspace

Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn

UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn

Guests:

Nick Shave, Managing Director of Astroscale

Nick Shave FRAeS | LinkedIn

Astroscale: Overview | LinkedIn

Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar

Sam Adlen | LinkedIn

Space Solar: Overview | LinkedIn

Anushka Sharma, founder of Naaut

Anushka Sharma | LinkedIn

Naaut: About | LinkedIn

Key topics covered:

Impact of Space on Everyday Life

• Practical Applications
• Environmental Monitoring
• Global Security

Sustainability and Innovation in Orbit

• Space Debris
• Manufacturing in Microgravity
• Space-Based Solar Power

Economic and Regulatory Landscape

• Cost Reduction
• Investment and Finance
• Regulation and Policy

The Future of Space Exploration

• New Platforms
• Academic Contribution

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Mental healthcare is a vital part of general practice. In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, MIMS Learning editor Pat Anderson and medical editor Sangeeta Krishnan discuss case studies that prompt GPs to reflect on their practice.

0.5 CPD hours

This podcast draws on the mental health learning plan, featuring modules written by Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham, to highlight important aspects of mental healthcare in general practice.

It discusses learning from the plan around the mental health needs of patients with cancer, talking openly about suicide risk, and understanding why patients do not attend primary care appointments.

NB: This podcast contains discussion of suicide and self-harm, and how GPs can help patients and colleagues to stay safe. The Samaritans helpline is 116 123.

You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.

Educational objectives

After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

• Recall when risk of self-harm or suicide is heightened following a diagnosis of cancer
• Conduct effective cancer care reviews that encourage exploration of mood
• Understand the concepts of ‘scanxiety’ and healthcare-related anxiety after a cancer diagnosis
• Talk openly about suicide risk with patients and colleagues
• Understand and address barriers to attendance at healthcare appointments

Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.

Presenters

Pat Anderson, editor

Sangeeta Krishnan, medical editor

MIMS Learning

Twickenham

UK

Episode produced by Jude Owen

MIMS Learning resources

Adult mental health learning plan

Case series: the psychological effects of cancer

Exploring the risk of self-harm and suicide in primary care

Why people miss medical appointments and how to support them

Podcast: interviews with patients and clinical nurse specialists on breast cancer diagnosis and follow-up

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