Best Tara Humphrey Podcasts (2024)

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#320 Getting rid of the Us & Them from General Practice with Dr Neil Modha 36:31

3h ago36:31

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Welcome Dr Neil Modha; Peterborough-based GP Partner, ICP lead, GP Federation Chairman and Deputy Lieutenant to the King (no less for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough! In this episode, Tara and Dr Neil Modha discuss: 1. The expansion of his surgery to now fully own a pharmacy 2. Why his chooses to remain positive 3. The impact of Pharmacy Closures 4…

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🎙 My MiC Drop JOURNEY TO SUCCESS with Tara Humphrey | Podcast #93 25:37

26d ago25:37

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🎙 Journey to Success with Tara Humphrey | My MIC Drop JOURNEY TO SUCCESS In this enlightening episode of the My MIC Drop podcast, host Douglas Hamandishe engages in a profound conversation with Tara Humphrey, a primary care leader and healthcare management specialist. Tara shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Whitstable to a succe…

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From Isolation to Connection: Dawn Apcar’s Path to Changing Lives with MVA | #96 26:19

7h ago26:19

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Join us for a transformative episode of The Mic Drop Club as we team up with MVA and its incredible programme manager, Dawn Apcar, who brings her wealth of experience and passion for community work to the forefront of the discussion. Dawn’s journey began when she left school after her A-Levels, unsure of her career path. She soon found her calling …

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7 Mindset Tools I Regularly Use On My Type 1 Diabetes Journey (Badass points for everyone!) 1:00:36

2h ago1:00:36

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This week's audio offering is a solo episode from yours truly, in which I reflect on some of the mindset tools I've gathered up and honed on the long road that is living with type 1 diabetes. These skills are things I draw on regularly to help me navigate all the weird and wild situations I find myself in thanks to this tricksy chronic illness, on …

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#319 Long Covid - the invisible illness with Jemma Bella 42:01

1h ago42:01

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Jemma Bella joins us on The Business of Healthcare podcast to share her experiences of living with long covid. What is long COVID? Most people with COVID-19 feel better within a few days or weeks of their first symptoms and make a full recovery within 12 weeks. For some people, symptoms can last longer. This is called long COVID or post COVID-19 sy…

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Jonty Brown: The lockdown jog that changed my life 57:34

5d ago57:34

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34-year-old Jonty Brown is a humble Yorkshire man who went out for a little jog in lockdown… and ended up changing his entire life. He quickly hit marathon distances, and then Ultra Marathon distances - becoming the first person with type 1 diabetes to run across the UK. Jonty’s now an Adidas running coach and co-founder of of Runlimited, a London …

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#318 Health Inequalities & spheres of influence with Professor Bola Owolabi 45:47

14d ago45:47

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319 Dr Bola Owolabi - Health Inequalities & spheres of influence Welcome back to The Business of Healthcare Podcast. This week I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Professor Bola Owolabi who is the Director of Health Inequalities at NHS England and NHS Improvement. She also works as a General Practitioner in North East Derbyshire. It is an…

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What If: The Future of Healthcare with Francesca Markland | Podcast #95 1:05:11

9d ago1:05:11

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What If: The Future of Healthcare with Francesca Markland | Podcast #95 In this thought-provoking episode of the Mic Drop Club, host Douglas Hamandishe engages in a deep and expansive conversation with Francesca Markland, a pioneer in digital healthcare and a passionate advocate for health equity. Together, they explore the controversial and imagin…

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Deadpool and Wolverine EXPANDED UNIVERSE 43 48:57

9d ago48:57

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Deadpool officially joins the MCU, and the Geeks talk about where it all started and how the Merc With A Mouth convinced his new frenemy Wolverine to join him for that superhero box office landing. Grab some chimichangas and wear your brown pants for the latest episode of Cinema Craptaculus Presents: The Expanded Universe! Twitter @Craptaculus Inst…

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Divya Joshi: Reclaiming my worth after negative comments about my diabetes diagnosis 1:02:49

15d ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Did someone say Season 12?! My first guest is the lovely Divya Joshi, a university student living in Cardiff, two years into life with type 1 diabetes after being diagnosed in 2022 at the age of 20. Since her diagnosis type 1 diabetes has not only changed the course of her studies, but she has also had to reclaim her sense of worth after unsolicite…

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#317 Reframing Anti-Ageing with Dr Anish Kotecha 27:59

13d ago27:59

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Join Tara for an enlightening discussion with Dr Anish Kotecha, General practitioner and Director of Education at Learna, as they explore the world of anti-aging. Dr Anish Kotecha shares his unique insights into maintaining cellular and biological health to age gracefully, going beyond conventional cosmetic treatments. Tune in to learn practical, s…

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Becoming Who You Are: My Top MetaSkills For Successful Digital Transformation | Podcast #94 27:46

20d ago27:46

27:46

Reflecting on my career, the transition from clinician to digital transformation leader stands out as a defining chapter. Inspired by the insights in "Becoming Who You Are" from "The 46 Rules to Genius," I discovered the power of self-reflection, embracing change, and aligning passion with purpose. 📖 Key Takeaways: Self-Reflection & Awareness: Unde…

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#316 Laura Norton Commissioning, Primary Care, and Making a Profit 39:39

29d ago39:39

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This week, Tara is joined by Laura Norton, Chief Operating Officer at North West Leicestershire GP Federation. Laura talks to Tara about the intricate workings of GP federations and their collaboration with primary care networks. They discuss Laura's extensive background in primary care, shedding light on the complexities and responsibilities of be…

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#315 Striving to Make Services Better with Ben Falk 35:47

28d ago35:47

35:47

Is the perception of too many managers in the NHS is a myth? Ben Falk, a director of operations at Guy's and St. Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust, shares his journey into healthcare and his role as a director. He discusses the day-to-day responsibilities of a director of operations and the challenges of workforce planning. Ben also addresses the perce…

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‘I treated myself like a science experiment’ with personal trainer Tony Coffey 1:03:17

1M ago1:03:17

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‘Stop looking for yes and no answers, and start trying to see the nuance. Pay attention to you and knowing yourself.’ Tony Coffey, also known as @trainbloom to his 400,000 instagram followers, is a personal trainer and co-host of the Fitness Stuff (For Normal People) podcast living in San Diego, California. When he’s not at Chipotle, Tony dedicates…

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#314 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Is Now the Right Time to Become a Healthcare Consultant? 14:34

1M ago14:34

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Building on from episode 312, Tara returns to share why now is a great time to become a healthcare consultant. In this episode, Tara shares the pressing issues of rising health inequalities, staff shortages, and escalating costs that the health and care system is currently grappling with. Find out the importance of conducting thorough research and …

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46 years with type 1 diabetes: 'I went through pregnancy without a glucose meter' with Maryann Croft Maloney 57:55

2M ago57:55

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'You’re more than a blood sugar, and that’s your excellence.’ Today we meet certified diabetes royalty! Maryann Croft Maloney has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1978 - the same year she also got married and became pregnant with her first child. Maryann went through a large part of that pregnancy without a glucose meter, but has always moved throu…

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#313 Oral Health at Home and Abroad with Dr. Sugz Maha 32:11

1M ago32:11

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In this week's episode, Tara interviews Dr Sugz Maha, a general dentist practicing in Hertfordshire. They discuss the importance of oral health, the business aspects of dentistry, and the challenges faced by both dentists and patients. Dr. Sugz Maha emphasises the need for trust and ethical practices in dentistry, as well as the importance of preve…

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#100 Planning not panicking: Advance Care Planning with Martin Whiskin 49:25

1M ago49:25

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In this very special 100th episode I talk with Martin Whiskin, an award winning voiceover artist and podcast editor. Martin is very importantly the technical expertise behind Conversations About Advance Care Planning. We reflect on episodes 75 to 100 and how they have impacted us both personally and professionally. As ever, I am blown away by Marti…

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The Diaries Check In: Don't put a glucose sensor on your forehead 49:37

2M ago49:37

49:37

My dear friend and fellow type 1 Ami Bennett is back to say hello. So obviously this episode is full of mischief, escapades, hypo gremlins, and guess what? We've STILL both got type 1 diabetes... We sweep through so much fun (and not so fun) stuff this week, having a good old catch up about everything from turning into hermits of routine by choice,…

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#312 The Business of Healthcare Consulting - Getting Started 26:54

2M ago26:54

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Ever wondered how you can turn a series of diverse job experiences into a thriving healthcare consulting business? This week, Tara shares her personal journey, recounting the thrill and challenges of negotiating her first clients, how word of mouth was crucial in securing opportunities, and the importance of patience and hard work in building a cli…

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#99 The Victoria & Stuart Project: helping people with learning disabilities plan for the end of their life 56:23

2M ago56:23

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In this episode it is my pleasure to meet the team behind the Victoria and Stuart Project, a tool kit and resource for end of life planning for people with learning disabilities within all care settings. I learn about the triggers for the project, how the work developed and find out about the incredible resource that has been created. If you are a …

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Renza Scibilia: 'I never wanted my diabetes to become anyone else's burden' 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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When it comes to diabetes advocates, few are held in such regard as Renza Scibilia. And rightly so, as for more than two decades she has travelled the world to ensure the voices of people with diabetes are not only acknowledged, but listened to and understood by everyone from world-renowned healthcare professionals to pharmaceutical bosses. Diagnos…

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#311 The Importance of Clinical Supervision in Healthcare with Julie Combes 23:44

2M ago23:44

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In this conversation, Tara interviews Julie Combes from NHS Elect about clinical supervision in healthcare. They discuss the challenges of providing clinical supervision, the importance of time and support, and the benefits of clinical supervision for professionals and organisations. Julie explains the role of NHS Elect in providing support and res…

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#310 An Introduction to Rural Health with Veronika Rasic 27:21

2M ago27:21

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Access to healthcare services and workforce shortages are major challenges in rural areas.. Veronika Rasic, a GP and founder of Rural Health Compass, discusses the challenges and benefits of rural healthcare. She highlights the lack of universally agreed-upon definitions for rural communities and the diverse needs they have. Veronika emphasises the…

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#98 Stopping chemotherapy: Treatment, hope and time with Louisa Nicoll, wife of John 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

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In this episode I talk with Louisa Nicoll, wife of John and palliative care nurse. Louisa generously shares their family experience following John's sudden and life changing diagnosis of cancer. We talk about what it felt like for John to receive chemotherapy and the decision to stop palliative chemotherapy. We also explore what the word treatment …

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The winding roads to acceptance with Alex Durussel-Baker 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

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Everybody’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis is memorable, but Alex Durussel-Baker’s was particularly far removed from her routine as a 30-year-old business owner living in Edinburgh. Alex was on an aeroplane runway, about to take off for a work trip to the States, when her doctor called with the results of a blood test. Alex subsequently spent three days…

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#309 Making Sense of Politics with Peter Ptashko 38:38

2M ago38:38

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Are you curious about how the political landscape can reshape our healthcare system? Join us in this weeks episode as Peter Ptashko, a Labour Party member and NHS foundation trust governor, takes us through the entwined paths of politics and healthcare. Peter & Tara discuss the challenges of balancing a professional career with political activism a…

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#97 The End of the Road Show - how the arts can support Advance Care Planning with Su Squire 36:26

2M ago36:26

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In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Su Squire. Su is a storyteller, poet, theatre-maker and Death Cafe facilitator. Her performance company, Off the Twig, creates work that encourages conversation and positive action around themes of death, dying and grief. We explore the catalyst that led to Sue’s creative work and the impact that story…

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Atlas 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

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Steve Silverman from WORLD GONE GOOD joins Steph, John & Dave to find the good in the Netflix original ATLAS! Big robots! AI Craziness! And the weight (and the future) of the world is all on J-Lo’s back! It’s the Netflix original, ATLAS! Here’s the rapid recap to catch you up! When Atlas (played by J-Lo) was a kid, her mom created an AI Lifeform na…

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'I no longer take my daughter to her diabetes appointments' with Tara Humphrey 1:02:33

3M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Business owner, fitness enthusiast and adventurer Tara Humphrey is a woman of action. As the CEO of a primary care management consultancy, wife and mum of three adolescent girls, life is already a juggling act, but the family have also been forced to adapt to not one but two demanding chronic illnesses in the household. And despite the inevitable c…

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#308 Understanding the NHS Backlogs with Nicola Ellis-Webb 38:49

2M ago38:49

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Can the NHS sustain its current model, especially with the post-COVID backlog? Join us as we welcome Nicola Ellis-Webb, the Group Healthcare Services Director at Acacium Group, to discuss the intricate and pressing issue of NHS backlogs. In this podcast, Nicola & Tara discuss: Insourcing - a strategy used to address the backlog by bringing in speci…

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#96 Advance Care Planning: making it real with Tara Humphrey 35:08

3M ago35:08

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In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Tara Humphrey, founder and CEO of THC Primary Care. It is a super episode in which we explore why Advance Care Planning is so important to Tara and how to use the model of Getting Your House in Order to guide planning ahead. Our conversation shows how to normalise Advance Care Planning and I am so grat…

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Avani Ved: 'I felt like I was never going to be good enough, but stigma forced me to figure out what's important.' 1:16:25

3M ago1:16:25

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When you speak to 27-year-old Avani Ved, you encounter an intelligent, focused, determined and thoughtful woman whose mission in life is to help people. She demonstrates this both in her professional career as a nurse and via her Instagram page, which spreads encouraging messages about life in general, as well as life with type 1 diabetes. But her …

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#307 Life as Labour Councillor - Things are never left with Douglas Hamandishe 31:06

3M ago31:06

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Douglas, a mental health nurse and digital influencer, discusses his journey from being an engineer to becoming a nurse and a politician. He talks about the importance of understanding human behavior and the value he can offer in the mental health field. Tara & Douglas discuss various health issues, including dental health, population health manage…

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#95 Organ donation with Dr Radha Sundaram 40:55

3M ago40:55

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In this episode it is my pleasure with Radha Sundaram an NHS consultant in intensive for the last 16 years in Scotland. Radha is an advocate for organ donation and improving awareness amongst our diverse society. She has had a long-standing interest in end of life care and has been responsible for the guidelines in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Ra…

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Diabetes Specialist Nurse James Ridgeway: I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on shift 1:18:36

3M ago1:18:36

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It is apparent from the minute you meet James Ridgeway that he is one of life’s good guys. A Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Education Research Associate living in Leicestershire with his partner Stacey and son Alfie, it was his own type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 2012 while on shift as a student nurse that set him on his professional path. James is inc…

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#306 A Week in the Life of a Healthcare Consultancy CEO 50:35

3M ago50:35

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Join Tara on a personal journey through a typically busy and dynamic week in her life as a healthcare consultant, as she balances the demands of work alongside her family commitments. In this podcast, Tara covers: The intricacies of planning, problem-solving, and prioritisation that keeps THC Primary Care thriving; including the Sunday routine that…

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The Stepfather CINEMA CRAPTACULUS 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

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Steph, John & Dave are on their best behavior as they go old school to welcome in a new Step Father! It’s 1987 and the saying “Father knows best” is not only said, it’s still believed. But in this movie, what father knows best, is deadly – kids, meet your new - STEP FATHER! Here’s the rapid recap to catch you up! After murdering his family, Jerry (…

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#94 What we can learn about S46 funerals and Advance Care Planning with Evie King 54:27

3M ago54:27

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In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Evie King, author of the incredible book Ashes to Admin. I learn from Evie what it means to have a Section 46 council funeral and, most importantly, that nobody is nobody. Evie describes the care and detail that goes into a council funeral dispelling myths about what it means to die alone and sharing w…

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The schoolboy who set up a diabetes charity with Lochlan and Lesley Murdoch 57:55

3M ago57:55

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My guest today are Lochlan Murdoch and his mum, Lesley. Lochlan was just four when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now 15, Lochlan has always had a deep love of football, but a serious leg injury at the age of nine left him unable to play his beloved sport. The subsequent impact on Lochlan’s blood sugars and his mental health inspired him to…

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#305 Mind Over Mountains - moving to support our mental health with Alex Staniforth 35:04

3M ago35:04

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As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, our featured guest on the newest Business of Healthcare episode is Alex Staniforth; adventurer, ultra runner, author, and founder of the mental health charity Mind Over Mountains, who shares his journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose in the outdoors. Listen now as Alex and Tara discus…

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Geek Free For All EXPANDED UNIVERSE 42 44:29

3M ago44:29

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The Geeks do what they do best – geek out on the biggest and best TV shows and movies of the summer! From Furiosa to a furious Wolverine and everything in between, it’s a Geek free-for-all on the latest episode of Cinema Craptaculus Presents: The Expanded Universe! Twitter @Craptaculus Instagram @ CinemaCraptaculus Follow John on Twitter @johnhhfor…

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#93 Dying Matters with Dr Lucy Pain 35:36

3M ago35:36

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In this episode it is my pleasure to talk with Dr Lucy Pain, who is this year’s Dying Matters Awareness week expert. I have the chance to thank Lucy publicly for recommending Conversations About Advance Care Planning as part of the recommended books (and more) for Dying Matters Awareness Week. We explore the importance of week, why language matters…

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Australia's First T1D Commercial Pilot Dr Jeremy Robertson 1:18:31

3M ago1:18:31

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This is no ordinary episode, but Aviation Medical Officer and Boeing 737 First Officer Dr Jeremy Robertson is no ordinary man. This undeniably extraordinary story takes us on a 14 year journey, back to 2010 when 31-year-old Jeremy, from Sydney Australia, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes while on a training course in the United States. He was stil…

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#304 You can't communicate too much, or too often with Kate Langford 34:47

4M ago34:47

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In this episode, Tara interviews Kate Langford, the Chief Medical Officer of NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board and an experienced medical leader who has held leadership roles within provider Trusts, regionally with NHS England and nationally with NHS Improvement. Kate shares her valuable perspectives on the complexities of delivering care a…

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