A podcast about big ideas in health and care. We talk with experts from The King’s Fund and beyond about the NHS, social care, and all things health policy and leadership. New episodes monthly.
Latest podcast episodes
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Winter pressures and emergency care: a view from A&E
Winter is never an easy time for the NHS. But has it always been this way? And what is it like for staff working in urgent and emergency care?
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Making good trouble: Clenton Farquharson CBE on co-production, equity and change
What is co-production? What does it mean to have a health and care system that prioritises equity, inclusion and the voices of service users? Jo Vigor is joined by Clenton Farquharson CB...
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Speaking to the public in a pandemic: Jason Leitch
How do you effectively communicate public health messages in a pandemic? We're joined by Jason Leitch CBE, former National Clinical Director for the Scottish Government, to find out.
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The government’s first 100 days and what it means for health and care
What impact has the first 100 days of the new Labour government had on health and care? Join Andrew McCracken, Charlotte Wickens and Siva Anandaciva as they explore what's happened, what...
Our podcast hosts
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Ruth Robertson
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Siva Anandaciva
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Jo Vigor
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Andrew McCracken
Assistant Director of External Affairs
Our most popular episodes
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Professor David Williams on racism, discrimination and the impact they have on health
How do our life experiences shape our health? What can we do to tackle social inequalities? Helen McKenna spoke with Professor David Williams from Harvard University about his research i...
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What is the role of the NHS in tackling health inequalities?
Helen McKenna talks with Dr Bola Owolabi about the power of gathering around a common cause and whether the experience of the pandemic will lead to a step change in tackling health inequ...
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Leading with compassion: supporting the health and wellbeing of NHS staff
The latest NHS Staff Survey results paint a sobering picture of a workforce under intense pressure. Sally Warren speaks to Annie Laverty and Steve Ned about the practical steps leaders a...
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What women want: addressing women’s health inequalities
To mark International Women’s Day, host Helen McKenna speaks with Professor Dame Lesley Regan and Dr Janine Austin Clayton about women’s health journeys.
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