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National Health Executive Podcast

53 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

The National Health Executive Podcast is the perfect place to garner insights from across all aspects of healthcare, as we get into the crucial ‘whys’ behind the stories and how they can impact all of us to improve our work, our lives and the care and services we provide as an industry.

Tune in, discover more about our diverse and talented health sector and it may well spark the solution to help you see a problem or challenge in a new light.

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Episodes

Ep 42.Leadership in the NHS

March 11, 2024 14:51 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

In episode 42 of the National Health Executive podcast we were joined by Steve Gulati who is an associate professor at the University of Birmingham as well as director of healthcare leadership at the university’s Health Services Management Centre. During the podcast, we discussed the difference between leadership when he first joined the NHS in the 90s and to now, plus the main levers for these changes. Steve also highlighted the ‘well-known truths’ about NHS leadership which are s...

Ep 41. The truth about drones in the NHS

February 08, 2024 15:58 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

In episode 41 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Angela Smith, research fellow at Bournemouth University, and Andy Oakey, research fellow at the University of Southampton, to discuss the viability of drones within the NHS transport system. Angela and Andy talked about some of the misinformation about drones and suggested that drone travel is not quite ready for the NHS yet. Angela said: “The eDrone project has been focused on NHS case studies, but what ...

Ep 40. Is automation the future of stem cells?

November 27, 2023 15:28 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

In episode 40 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Lee Carpenter, who is the head of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s UK Stem Cell Bank (UKSCB). During the podcast, Lee explained what the UK Stem Cell Bank is and the significance of its work, what its future holds and some of the opportunities in the world of stem cell research. Speaking on how big a role automation will play in the future of the stem cell field, Lee said: “I think i...

Ep 39. What makes a good NHS manager?

November 07, 2023 10:14 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

In episode 39 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Anthony Painter, who is the director of policy at the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), to discuss all things management within the UK health sector and NHS. During the podcast, Anthony shared some of the recent research CMI conducted in partnership with the Social Market Foundation, which centred around the state of management and leadership within the NHS. Anthony said: “One thing that was found [in th...

Ep 38. Catering to Kitchen Equipment Demands: A New Era of Sustainable Rental Services

October 26, 2023 09:41 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

In episode 38 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by divisional director at Rental+, Jon Steward, to discuss one of the foundational elements of any good health setting. Rental+ offers the NHS cutting-edge foodservice and refrigeration equipment using a unique rental model. Elaborating on the differences between this model and a typical procurement process, Jon explained: “First of all you just pay a monthly fee for the equipment; second of all, it is inclusiv...

Ep 37. Does the NHS need to be rebooted? Sir David Haslam

September 26, 2023 10:41 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

In episode 37 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by the former chair of the National Institute for Health and Car Excellence, Sir David Haslam, to discuss the current state of the NHS and whether it needs to be rebooted. During the podcast, David discussed the piece he and David Pendleton, professor of leadership at Henley Business School, authored for the National Health Executive magazine, where he argues that the UK health sector needs to focus its financia...

Ep. 36 How interoperability can support the NHS's core goals, Ed Platt

August 30, 2023 15:39 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

In episode 36 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Omnicell’s UK professional services director, Ed Platt, to discuss interoperability in the NHS, practical examples of where it can be leveraged best, the importance of the health service's digital transformation journey and more. During the podcast, Ed discussed Omnicell’s provenance and how the mismanagement of medical supplies led to the company’s founding in 1992, which, to this day, galvanises them to con...

Ep. 35 How to tackle health inequalities, Prof Durka Dougall & Dr Andy Knox

August 16, 2023 14:56 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

In episode 35 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Professor Durka Dougall who is the chair of The Health Creation Alliance and Dr Andy Knox who is Associate Medical Director at Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. In the episode we spoke about population health, population health management, public health, health inequalities and everything in between. We also went into how all of the aforementioned phrases factor into combatting health inequa...

Ep 34. Is the pandemic really over, Dr Matt Inada-Kim

July 20, 2023 14:17 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

In Episode 34 of the National Health Executive podcast, we are joined by NHS England’s national clinical director for infection, antimicrobial resistance and deterioration, Dr Matt Inada-Kim, to discuss whether the pandemic is really over, how the NHS has learnt from Covid-19 and what the NHS needs to do to prepare for the next global health incident. Dr Inada-Kim said: “Whilst technically it [the pandemic] might be over in terms of the numbers, certainly from a Covid perspective, ...

Ep 33. How the NHS can collaborate internationally, Dr Matt Harris and Dr Nav Chana

June 16, 2023 14:22 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

In Episode 33 of the National Health Executive (NHE) podcast, we spoke to Dr Matt Harris who is a clinical senior lecturer in public health at Imperial College London and Dr Nav Chana who is the former chair of the National Association of Primary Care. They told us about a scheme imported from Brazil that uses community health workers to increase NHS health checks, enhance cancer screening numbers and drive immunisation. Dr Harris said: “What was interesting about the way in which...

Ep 32. What digital actually means for the NHS, James Freed

April 13, 2023 10:47 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

In episode 32 of National Health Executive’s (NHE) Finger on the Pulse podcast, I was joined by Health Education England’s Chief Digital and Information Officer, James Freed, to discuss how he got into the healthcare industry, what the word ‘digital’ actually means for the NHS and why most digital initiatives fail. During the podcast, James said: “The biggest reason why digital projects fail – and 70% of them do – is [because of] cultural issues. And the biggest cultural issue is t...

Ep 31. How the NHS can recruit and retain better, David Jones

March 03, 2023 13:06 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

For episode 31 of National Health Executive’s (NHE) Finger on the Pulse podcast, I was joined by University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust’s Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development, David Jones, to discuss everything from the ongoing industrial action, funding, some of the research he is doing and his three wishes for the NHS. David said: “As a manager, I obviously uphold the right of people to strike and, on this occasion, I fully understand and appreci...

Ep 31. How the NHS can recruit and retain better | David Jones

March 03, 2023 13:06 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

For episode 31 of National Health Executive’s (NHE) Finger on the Pulse podcast, I was joined by University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust’s Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development, David Jones, to discuss everything from the ongoing industrial action, funding, some of the research he is doing and his three wishes for the NHS. David said: “As a manager, I obviously uphold the right of people to strike and, on this occasion, I fully understand and appreci...

Ep 30. The real problem with patient waiting times | Adrian Boyle

February 03, 2023 16:01 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

On Episode 30 of National Health Executive's (NHE) Finger of the Pulse podcast, our host Louis Morris is joined by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine's President, Adrian Boyle, to discuss what the actual problem with patient waiting times is. Adrian explained: "The problem we've got is we're not able to look after people properly, who come into type 1 Emergency Departments and get stuck on trollies for long periods of time. This means that then the Ambulance Service isn't able...

Ep 30. The real problem with patient waiting times, Adrian Boyle

February 03, 2023 16:01 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

On Episode 30 of National Health Executive's (NHE) Finger of the Pulse podcast, our host Louis Morris is joined by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine's President, Adrian Boyle, to discuss what the actual problem with patient waiting times is. Adrian explained: "The problem we've got is we're not able to look after people properly, who come into type 1 Emergency Departments and get stuck on trollies for long periods of time. This means that then the Ambulance Service isn't able...

Ep 29. How the health sector can improve patient pathways, Rachael Millward, Sue Moore, and Rob Music

December 08, 2022 16:54 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

With the brunt of winter fast upon us, and the flurry of increased demand that has followed, the NHS is drawing upon all its nous and creativity to see how it can generate efficiencies and optimise patient pathways. With that in mind, National Health Executive sat down with three leading industry voices to discuss how we can arrest the backlog and keep patients flowing in and out of the door this winter.   Communication One of the more notable things that was addressed during ou...

Ep 29. How the health sector can improve patient pathways | Rachael Millward, Sue Moore, and Rob Music

December 08, 2022 16:54 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

With the brunt of winter fast upon us, and the flurry of increased demand that has followed, the NHS is drawing upon all its nous and creativity to see how it can generate efficiencies and optimise patient pathways. With that in mind, National Health Executive sat down with three leading industry voices to discuss how we can arrest the backlog and keep patients flowing in and out of the door this winter.   Communication One of the more notable things that was addressed during ou...

Ep 28. What do we not know about obesity and how can we quash the stigma? Dr Giles Yeo and Dr Stephanie De Giorgio

April 04, 2022 14:09 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this episode of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast our host, Saskia Hicking, speaks with Dr Giles Yeo,a Geneticist at Cambridge University and Dr Stephanie De Giorgio, a General Practitioner, about the stigmas that surround obesity and why we as a society suffer, not only physically, but also mentally with the affects of being overweight. Whilst our guests look to help raise awareness and educate health professionals on how to correctly treat and talk to obese patients, we delve in...

Ep27. How can ICSs help to transform digital innovations in care settings, Alex Church

March 17, 2022 12:45 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode of Finger on the Pulse, NHE's Saskia Hicking spoke to Alex Church, programme lead at Norfolk and Waveney CCG about some of the ways his group are preparing for the introduction of the ICS and how he thinks this new way of working combined with digital technology will help to create a better care system for all.

Ep 27. How can ICSs help to transform digital innovations in care settings, Alex Church

March 17, 2022 12:45 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode of Finger on the Pulse, NHE's Saskia Hicking spoke to Alex Church, programme lead at Norfolk and Waveney CCG about some of the ways his group are preparing for the introduction of the ICS and how he thinks this new way of working combined with digital technology will help to create a better care system for all.

Ep 26. Making the difference in mask manufacturing & design, Jon Constantine-Smith

March 07, 2022 09:47 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MB

On Episode 26 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, host Matt Roberts is joined by Jon Constantine-Smith, Managing Director of Bluetree Medical, to discuss how the organisation adapted it's manufacturing line to produce face masks for the NHS, and why it has now become a long-term direction for the business.

Ep 25. Exploring the best ways to implement digital innovation into our health sector, Anne Cooper

March 02, 2022 16:18 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MB

On episode 25 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast our host Saskia Hicking spoke to Anne Cooper, former Chief Nurse for NHS Digital about the benefits and drawbacks of implementing technology and digital within the NHS.

Ep 24. The role of Plus Sutures in an evidence-based care bundle to reduce SSIs and NHS burden, Giles Bond-Smith

December 17, 2021 11:05 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

“What we’ve got to do is look at what is the impact of having a wound infection, or a surgical site infection, on the patient, on the doctor and the healthcare professionals, as well as the economic burden within the NHS.” As somebody who has become highly knowledgeable on these what these impacts of a surgical site infection (SSI) are, it is why Giles Bond-Smith is so passionate around improving the processes and attention paid to it within the NHS. The Emergency General/HPB surg...

Ep 24. The role of Plus Sutures in an evidence-based care bundle to reduce SSIs and NHS burden

December 17, 2021 11:05 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

“What we’ve got to do is look at what is the impact of having a wound infection, or a surgical site infection, on the patient, on the doctor and the healthcare professionals, as well as the economic burden within the NHS.” As somebody who has become highly knowledgeable on these what these impacts of a surgical site infection (SSI) are, it is why Giles Bond-Smith is so passionate around improving the processes and attention paid to it within the NHS. The Emergency General/HPB surg...

Ep 23. Improving care for long-term conditions, Todd Manning & Dr Elizabeth Macphie

September 16, 2021 09:37 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

For patients will all types of conditions, the pandemic has led to significant challenges around their care, with treatment backlogs and elevated risks from the virus. However, particularly for those with long-term conditions, there has been notable disruption to their regular care, with stakeholders from across all aspects of the healthcare required to play a role in the recovery. Speaking with consultant rheumatologist and Chair of the British Society of Rheumatology’s Clinical A...

Ep 22. Improving care through interoperable data-driven systems, Piyush Mahapatra

September 16, 2021 00:05 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

What leads to a digital healthcare solution being adopted? Every situation is unique across the healthcare service, but often these innovations span out of some of the simplest of circumstances. For Open Medical’s Innovation Director, Piyush Mahapatra, he remembers the instance of a cleaner accidentally wiping down a whiteboard which had been used to track orthopaedic patients. A momentary lapse in the system, which presented a sudden challenge and an opportunity for a digital alte...

Ep 21. The power of pulse oximetry during the pandemic, Matt Inada-Kim, Irem Patel & Catherine Dale

June 17, 2021 14:26 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

On Episode 21 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, host Matt Roberts is joined by Matt Inada-Kim, Irem Patel and Catherine Dale to discuss how pulse oximetry was identified and scaled out during the pandemic to support the pandemic response. Matt, Irem and Catherine offer a range of different perspective, brought together by the Health Innovation Network South London.

Ep 20. Early pioneers of video consultations, Dr Shanti Vijayaraghavan & Will Warburton

May 27, 2021 20:44 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

On Episode 20 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, Dr Shanti Vijayaraghavan of Barts Health NHS Trust and Will Warburton, Director of Improvement at the Health Foundation, join host Matt Roberts to discuss the innovative work on video consultations that Shanti and her team have been carrying out for a number of years in Newham, in London.

Ep 19. A structured but tailored offer of support, Annie Laverty & Will Warburton

May 04, 2021 10:59 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

On Episode 19 of NHE’s Finger on the Pulse podcast, host Matt Roberts is joined by Annie Laverty, Chief Experience Officer at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and Will Warburton, Director of Improvement at the Health Foundation, discussing an innovative ‘Corona Voice’ staff wellbeing programme being ran at the trust. Annie explained: “Looking after your workforce is really important. It makes sense from a human perspective, as you want to hold onto good staff. “The NHS...

Ep 18. Innovation in primary care has never happened so fast, Dr Anshu Bhagat

March 18, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

Dr Anshumen Bhagat, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of GPDQ - alongside continuing to be a practicing NHS GP - joined us on episode 18 of NHE’s Finger on the Pulse podcast, talking us through primary care, its challenges over the last 12 months and his visions for its future. We talk difficulties, solutions and ambitions in this insightful episode of the podcast. GPDQ is an organisation well-placed to be assisting with the NHS’ primary care challenges right now, because each and ...

Ep 17. Patient Power, Antonis Papasolomontos, Rachel Power & David Pilbury

January 25, 2021 16:20 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

“What do you want from your care?” It seems a quite basic question for a clinician to ask. However, in its simplicity is an inherent power. By beginning the conversation in such a way, we naturally shift the patient journey and our interactions with that patient towards a process of shared decision making; we offer the patient a level of involvement and autonomy in their own care. And by facilitating that informed involvement in their own treatments and journey, there are real ben...

Ep 16. A completely normal reaction to an abnormal situation, Dr Lloyd Humphreys

December 08, 2020 15:50 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

On Episode 16 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, host Matt Roberts is joined by SilverCloud Health's Head of Europe Dr Lloyd Humphreys as we discuss mental health, Covid-19 and digital mental health services. As a leading digital mental health service provider, SilverCloud Health saw a significant uptick in people using their digital mental health service; was that anticipated, and what are the implications longer-term? As Dr Humphreys explained: "Uncertainty plays a critical ro...

Ep 15. A better understanding of tech benefits the patient, Ged Cairns & Matt Jones

November 24, 2020 16:06 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

On Episode 15 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, brought to you by Brother UK, regular host Matt Roberts is joined by Ged Cairns and Matt Jones of Brother UK to discuss how IT and technology can directly impact and improve patient care - the only real "currency" which matters across the health sector, as Matt Jones explains. Our discussions with Brother come on the back of a body of work carried out in partnership between our two organisations, culminating in an audience survey ...

Ep 14. Health messaging is a science, Professor Craig Jackson

October 12, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

On Episode 14 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, we're joined by Professor Craig Jackson, Professor of Occupational Health Psychology Birmingham City University to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the health messaging around it and how those in power have missed a trick by overlooking the key role of psychology in informing the public of restrictions, measures and the ever-changing situation. Together, Professor Jackson and regular host Matt Roberts discuss the things the gover...

Ep 13. Accessing the full range of careers available, Anthea Hockly

October 02, 2020 08:53 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

Anthea Hockly, Associate Director of Workforce Development and Learning at Essex Partnership University NHS FT (EPUT), joins us to talk about the new Health and Care Academy which has been founded in Essex through the work of the trust and a number of other partners from across the region's health and social care delivery spectrum. Giving young people in the area an opportunity to directly engage with NHS and care professionals from a very diverse range of roles, including both cli...

Ep 12. The key words: 'cashless, user experience and revenue', Michelle Nix

August 18, 2020 15:50 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

On Episode 12 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, I'm joined by Michelle Nix of Parking Eye as we discuss the ways their car park solutions can assist healthcare providers in improving revenues, creating a better user experience and allowing greater accessibility and the introduction of touchless and cashless technologies.

Ep 11. Using automation technology to make time matter, Darren Atkins

August 06, 2020 09:54 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MB

On this episode of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast, host Matt Roberts is joined by Darren Atkins, Chief Technology Officer (Artificial Intelligence & Automation) at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to talk about digital technology, automation and AI and how it all fits into the modern health sector.

Ep 10. One part of the mental health toolkit, Nicholas Rowley

July 15, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

Mental health has always been an area of significant discussion in the health sector, from clinicians to solution through to prevention. But, on Episode 10 of NHE's Finger on the Pulse podcast host Matt Roberts chats with Nicholas Rowley of the Manchester branch of Andy's Man Club, a mental health charity aimed at supporting men to talk about their mental health problems and overcome some of the stigma, to understand what services are out there to address mental health provision bey...

Ep 9. Telemedicine: Effectiveness at all levels of the organisation, Glenn Smith

July 08, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

Telemedicine has been one of the emerging areas of progress during the coronavirus pandemic, with a much more widespread and rapid adoption of remote technology. But how effective is the technology for the clinicians using it - and how do we as a health sector decide which options are the best suited for adoption from organisations? To answer this and more, we speak with Glenn Smith, advanced nurse practitioner and one of NHE's newest editorial board members.

Ep 8. Engagement with the community & industry was vital, Paul Dunn & Sarah Rose

June 17, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

Throughout this coronavirus period, the topic of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the availability of supplies for our healthcare workers has dominated the headlines. Shortages have been reported up and down the country, while centrally the government has slowly sought to reign in the problem and address the vast, unprecedented global demand. It’s been a competitive marketplace to battle in, while domestic production capabilities have taken time to ramp up to the level we’re...

Ep 7. Keep the doors open to creativity, Baroness Ilora Finlay

May 15, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

Baroness Ilora Finlay, Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum and a Professor of Palliative Care, joins NHE's Matt Roberts to talk about efforts during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the potential longer term effects of bereavement, loss and trauma during Covid-19 and the potential positives we can find out of the difficult circumstances.

Ep 7. Treat the treatable, reverse the reversible, Baroness Ilora Findlay

May 04, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

NHE's Matt Roberts is joined remotely (as per government guidelines!) by Baroness Ilora Findlay, past president of the Royal Society of Medicine and current Professor of Palliative Medicine at Cardiff University School of Medicine, Chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum and consultant at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff for a particularly relevant Episode 7 of the NHE Podcast, as we learn from her considerable expertise in light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Ep 6. Unless we change the game we are going to lose, Henry Jones

March 26, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

In Episode 4 of #WeAreNHE podcast we are joined by Henry Jones, CEO of digital mental health organisation Big White Wall. As Henry explains, with demand fast outstripping our capacity, we cannot simply treat mental health in the traditional ways. We require innovation and new thinking, such as Big White Wall has brought to the table.

Ep 5. Mental health is not a life sentence, Stewart Lucas

March 13, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

Strategic Lead for Mind in Greater Manchester, Stewart Lucas, joins us for this on the go podcast to discuss mental health care in the UK and how he feels it is at present about 100 years behind where we are with physical health.

Ep 4. Shifting the burden of care, Mark Duman

February 07, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

In Episode 4 of #WeAreNHE podcast we are joined by Mark Duman, Chief Patient Officer at MD Healthcare Consultants. He believes strongly in patient-focused care, explaining why we "need to personalise healthcare a lot more"

Ep 3. From Turning Point to NHS Confed, Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

January 31, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Chief Executive of social care enterprise, Turning Point, Lord Victor Adebowale, joins us for the third NHE podcast, giving us insight into the difference he’s made during his 20 years at Turning Point and what he hopes to achieve in his new role at NHS Confederation. With hosts Emily Rodgers and Matt Roberts, and our first on-the-go podcast, from Angel square in Manchester, the conversation covers the three key challenges of healthcare in the West and how the third challenge needs...

Ep 3. From Turning Point to NHS Confed - Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

January 31, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Chief Executive of social care enterprise, Turning Point, Lord Victor Adebowale, joins us for the third NHE podcast, giving us insight into the difference he’s made during his 20 years at Turning Point and what he hopes to achieve in his new role at NHS Confederation. With hosts Emily Rodgers and Matt Roberts, and our first on-the-go podcast, from Angel square in Manchester, the conversation covers the three key challenges of healthcare in the West and how the third challenge needs...

Ep 2. Mental health doesn't happen in isolation, Dr Claire Watson

December 05, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

Claire Watson, recovery academy lead at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, joins us on the second-ever NHE podcast, talking us through general mental health and the state of care for it currently, as well as what she sees in her role as the potential solutions, and causes, of the problem. The Recovery Academy, set up in 2013, is where Claire now spends her time, helping facilitate shared learning around mental health at the facility – which acts as a college wit...

Ep 2. Mental health doesn't happen in isolation.

December 05, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

Claire Watson, recovery academy lead at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, joins us on the second-ever NHE podcast, talking us through general mental health and the state of care for it currently, as well as what she sees in her role as the potential solutions, and causes, of the problem.

Ep 1. This is quite controversial. Health in GM.

November 18, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

Dr Tracey Vell MBE, chief executive of Manchester LMC, clinical director of Health Innovation Manchester and associate lead for primary care at the Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership, joins us in the studio for our first NHE podcast, giving us exclusive insight into the health environment and innovation going on in Greater Manchester.