Best Blackmores UK Podcasts (2024)

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#180 Carbon Reporting – To Verify or Not To Verify 12:57

1d ago12:57

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There is a growing pressure on businesses to address their environmental impact, both from the Government as well as a more sustainably minded consumer base. As a result, the need to carry out Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reporting is being introduced as a mandatory requirement for tenders, and Government led initiatives such as Streamlined Energ…

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#179 The Interconnectedness of Clauses 24:59

7d ago24:59

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ISO Standards provide a framework to help businesses manage various aspects of their activities. Whether that’s quality, risk, environmental or Information Security management, they provide invaluable guidance to establish an effective Management System. However, for those who are new to ISO Standards, the Standards themselves can seem rather intim…

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#178 Introducing our new host – Ian Battersby 12:11

14d ago12:11

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After 5 years of hosting the ISO Show, Mel Blackmore will be taking a step back as she focuses on her sustainability related endeavors. She’s passing the baton onto our new host – Ian Battersby. Ian is a Senior isologist at Blackmores, and while relatively new to the team, he has a wealth of Standard and ISO related knowledge to share with you all.…

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#177 ISO Show Evolution 14:34

21d ago14:34

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Can you believe we’ve been publishing the ISO Show for 5 years now! We certainly can’t! The ISO Show began back in 2019, following a trip to Cumbria by the host Mel Blackmore. She was, and still is, an avid fan of podcasts and while listening to a few of her favourites on the 4 hour trip, she got to wondering if there were any podcasts about ISO St…

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Disability Climate Justice | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #20 w/ Emma Geen 45:42

1M ago45:42

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Our host Theo is joined by Author, Artist and Activist Emma Geen who is on today's show to discuss Disability Climate Justice. Emma is a Climate and Disability Programme Associate for Bristol Nature & Climate Partnership - an organisation that played a pivotal role in Bristol’s journey to becoming the European Green Capital in 2015. This unique net…

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#176 Top ISO Standard Trends in Data Centres 21:03

1M ago21:03

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Data Centres could be considered the powerhouse of thousands of businesses globally. Long gone are the days of small physical servers being housed on-site, instead we rely on data centres to keep all our critical data safe and secure. But how do we know they are doing just that? Many hold certifications to security-based Standards such as SOC 2 or …

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#175 How Daisy embedded effective energy management with ISO 50001 30:19

1M ago30:19

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Working towards a sustainable future is going to require a joint effort from everyone if we’re to reach our 2030 and 2050 targets. Several initiatives have come out in recent years to try and address one of our biggest challenges, energy consumption. Many of us in the UK will be familiar with ESOS (The Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme), which in…

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#174 What is the new ISO Climate Change Amendment? 19:34

2M ago19:34

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In February 2024, the ISO and IAF issued an unprecedented change to 31 commonly adopted ISO Standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001. This change saw the addition of a new ‘Climate Change Amendment’, which was applied in part due to the ISO’s resolution in support of the ISO London Declaration on Climate Change. So what does this mean f…

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#173 Top 10 Reasons to Use ISO 42001 AI Management 19:56

2M ago19:56

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ISO 42001 was published in December of 2023, and is the first International Standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. It was introduced following growing calls for a common framework for organisations who develop or use AI, to help implement, maintain and improve AI management practices. However, its benefits extends past simply esta…

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#172 Effectively Responding to a Cyber Incident with Epiq 43:18

2M ago43:18

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Nearly 60% of businesses that are impacted by a cyber incident go out of business within the 6 months following. With our heavy reliance on technology to keep both businesses and services running, it’s imperative that everyone take cyber risk seriously. However, incidents will inevitably happen and it’s up to you to ensure that your business is pre…

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Climate Change & Disability Disparity | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #19 w/ Dr Sarah Bell 53:20

2M ago53:20

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This week on 'Conversations' with Dr Theo Blackmore, our podcast host Theo is joined by Dr Sarah Bell. Dr Sarah Bell is a Senior Lecturer in Health Geography at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH). Sarah is based at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus and focuses her research on the intersection between disability, socia…

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#171 Proactive Steps to Mitigate Cyber Incident Risk with Epiq 39:08

2M ago39:08

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Cyber incidents are on the rise as data shows there was a 20% increase in data breaches from 2022 to 2023. Technology has become an integral part of most businesses, especially post pandemic where many who may have avoided this reliance on tech had no choice but to adapt to survive. As a result, the question of businesses being affected by a cyber …

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#170 Trends in the Carbon Market with Nature Broking 18:12

3M ago18:12

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Businesses looking to tackle their environmental impact will need to look at how they can reduce their carbon emissions and offset any remaining emissions to ensure that they reach Net Zero. One of the most common ways businesses offset their emissions is through the purchasing of carbon credits that typically go towards planting trees or re-wildin…

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#169 Credible Carbon offsetting with Nature Broking 29:43

3M ago29:43

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The UK is the first major economy to achieve it’s 50% reduction target for Greenhouse Gas Emissions (between 1990 and 2022). However, we’ve still got a lot of work to do to reach our 2023 target of a 68% reduction. Many businesses are already making great strides to reduce their Impact, and while you can reduce, achieving true carbon neutrality wil…

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#168 Changes to ESOS – What you need to be aware of 38:33

3M ago38:33

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The UK recently hit a huge milestone, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the UK have reduced their Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50% between 1990 and 2022. The UK are the first major economy to achieve this, however we’ve still got a lot of work to do to meet our 2030 target of a 68% reduction. Over the past few yea…

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Championing Disability Rights | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #18 w/ Dr Kush Kanodia 58:15

4M ago58:15

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Theo is joined by Former London Olympics torch bearer, disability rights champion and social entrepreneur, Kush Kanodia. Kush has made it his mission to become a disability and rights champion, and social entrepreneur. Kush has had a monumental life journey, being a London Olympics Torch bearer in 2012 and being a key driving force for change for d…

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#167 How Lifelong Learner embedded ISO 22301 in just 4 months 24:01

4M ago24:01

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According to the ISO Survey, there’s been a 82.9% increase in worldwide ISO 22301 certificates issued following 2020. Business Continuity is a must have for businesses who want to ensure long-term survivability following a disruptive event. Many turn to ISO 22301 to help put a framework in place, including today’s guest – Lifelong Learner. However,…

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#166 What is ISO 42001 AI Management? 23:05

4M ago23:05

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There’s no escaping it, AI is here to stay. Over the course of 2023 we’ve seen more general and public use of popular AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini (previously Google Bard). It’s now even being integrated into everyday applications such as Microsoft Word and Teams. There is no doubt that there are a lot of benefits to using AI, however, with …

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#165 What is isology? How to Implement any ISO Standard 20:36

4M ago20:36

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We have over 18 years experience of implementing various ISO’s, covering a wide range of topics such as Quality, Sustainability, Information Security and Risk. With a 100% success rate, we’re confident in our consistent approach to implementing ISO’s, so much so that we’ve coined our own unique methodology. Our regular listeners may be familiar wit…

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#164 The ISO 27001:2022 Transition Gameplan - A step-by-step guide to complete your Transition 14:37

5M ago14:37

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The deadline is looming over the horizon as October 2025 marks end of the validity of ISO 27001:2013 certificates. Have you made a start on your transition journey? If not, you really should make a start in 2024 to ensure you’re all set well before that final deadline. The first step is to decide if you want to do it yourself or enlist the help of …

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Creating Disability Studies | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #17 w/ Prof. Colin Barnes (Pt. 2) 58:24

5M ago58:24

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This is the second part of Theo's conversation with Professor Colin Barnes, the leading figure in establishing the study of disability politics, sociology and the social model in the UK and globally. Colin talks about how historically, disability was (can still be) perceived as a medical issue through the medical model, how it became politicised an…

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#163 The environmental value of circular design with Design Conformity 27:33

5M ago27:33

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Did you know that in the UK alone, 22 million pieces of furniture are discarded each year, the majority of which goes directly to landfill. That amounts to an estimated 670,000 tonnes of furniture wasted, where a significant portion could be recycled and reused. (Source) It’s clear to see the need for a more sustainable approach to furniture design…

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Sociology of Disability | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #17 w/ Professor Colin Barnes (Pt. 1) 56:55

5M ago56:55

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Our host Theo is joined by Colin Barnes, a Professor at the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds. Colin has been involved in the UK's disabled peoples movement throughout his academic career and has produced seminal research including work on disability discrimination and the social model of disability. Colin established…

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#162 What’s the difference between Certification and Verification? 21:22

5M ago21:22

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For those in the ISO Space, you may be very familiar with the term ‘Certification’ in relation to ISO Standards. However, for certain ISO Standards there is a different type of terminology you need to be aware of. The demand for a more unified and structured approach to reduce carbon emissions has resulted in a few carbon related ISO Standards to b…

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Tech Accessibility in Cornwall | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #16 w/ Caitlin Gould 52:49

5M ago52:49

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Theo is joined by Caitlin Gould, Founder and Director of TECgirls. They discuss the need to champion accessibility in Cornwall's growing tech industry. The two converse about the barriers disabled people face with regards to having access to technological hardware like tablets and laptops and about the Ctrl Alt Del Summit happening on the 21st Febr…

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#161 What trends are in the top 10 ISO Standards? 17:00

6M ago17:00

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ISO Standards are internationally recognised as the gold standard for best practice within a variety of subjects and sectors. But what ISO Standards are the most popular across the whole globe? And are there any trends that can be gleaned? Thankfully, the International Standards Organization runs a yearly survey to find out! Join Mel in this weeks’…

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#160 What were our Top 5 most popular episodes in 2023? 1:00:28

6M ago1:00:28

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Before we dive into the new year, we’d like to take a step back and reflect on 2023. Last year was filled with a lot of topics and challenges, from tackling the transition to ISO 27001:2022, to finding credible ways to offset your carbon emissions within the UK. With a total of 33 episodes published last year, Mel looks back on the 5 most popular e…

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#159 10 Reasons to use ISO 14068 Carbon Neutrality 16:11

6M ago16:11

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Trying to achieve Carbon Neutrality can feel like a monumental task, especially with so many separate elements that you have to complete. From quantifying your data, reducing where possible and offsetting the remainder, it can be hard to keep track of it all with taking a structured approach. Which is where ISO 14068 comes in. This is the new Stand…

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#158 ISO 14068 – A new pathway to Net Zero 14:56

7M ago14:56

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We’re inching closer to our 2030 and 2050 Net Zero targets, and if we keep going the way we are, we’re not going to hit either one. This is unsurprising considering the lack of a unified approach to achieving Net Zero. There are a lot of options to tackle certain aspects of sustainability, but few outline an entire pathway to guide businesses towar…

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#157 Monolith’s success with ISO 27001 Information Security 31:19

7M ago31:19

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The use of AI within business is starting to become more common place. With major applications like Microsoft Teams and Word integrating many new features designed to make our lives easier. However, we still need to exercise caution with this new technology and consider what we can put in place to mitigate any potential security risks while develop…

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Intersectionality, Disability & Isolation | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #15 w/ Ju Gosling 49:55

7M ago49:55

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In this latest podcast episode, Theo, our engaging host, sits down with Ju Gosling, also known as ju90. Ju is Co-Chair of the Regard, a charity campaigning for Disabled LGBTQI+ people, Artistic Director of Folk in Motion CIC and Together! 2012 CIC and is a disabled artist. As a disabled artist, Ju specialises in digital lens-based media while explo…

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#156 Net Zero in 90 Days 22:04

7M ago22:04

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The demand for tangible sustainability action is becoming more pressing as we inch closer to our 2030 and 2050 Net Zero targets. However, that is still quite a way off, and many businesses are dragging their feet when it comes to taking action. Sure, some may have an ESG Policy or mention it on their website, however that term is starting to become…

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EP 57 – Adam Kay on the values of the NHS, fundamental human equality, and the future of one of the UK’s most cherished institutions 37:52

7M ago37:52

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Andrew Copson speaks to award-winning writer, comedian, and former doctor Adam Kay who shares the beliefs that have shaped his life and career. From the original values of the NHS, to questions about its future, he lifts the lid on one of the UK’s most cherished institutions, founded by humanist Nye Bevan, and offers a glimpse into the challenges f…

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#155 How to create a PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan 24:17

7M ago24:17

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Sustainability has become a top topic to address in the last few years, both for businesses and individuals. In fact, 90% of business leaders think sustainability is important, but only 60% actually have a sustainability Strategy. The demand for tangible action is becoming more pressing as we inch close to the 2030 milestone of the Paris Agreement.…

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EP 56 – Lynne Featherstone on liberalism, being the chief architect of the same-sex marriage act, and her deep aversion to conformity 31:18

8M ago31:18

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Andrew Copson speaks to Liberal Democrat peer and patron of Humanists UK, Baroness Lynne Featherstone who shares her political experiences as a Minister of the Conservative–Liberal Democrat Coalition Government (2010-2015). From being the chief architect of the same-sex marriage act, to the values that drive her liberal beliefs, it’s a must-listen …

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#154 What are PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plans, and why do you need one? 26:00

8M ago26:00

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Sustainability has become one of the main focal points for businesses to address in the last few years, and for good reason! We’re already seeing the devastating effects of simply doing nothing in the form of more extreme weather, occurring much more frequently in areas not equip to handle it. To encourage action from businesses, we’re seeing more …

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EP 55 – Alom Shaha on becoming a humanist, the joy of teaching, and writing ’The Young Atheist’s Handbook’ 34:48

8M ago34:48

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Andrew Copson speaks to science communicator Alom Shaha who shares his experiences as a teacher and author. From growing up in a strict Bangladeshi Muslim area in south-east London, to the role of his teachers in shaping his worldview, it’s a thought-provoking episode about the power of education and the thrill of intellectual endeavour. Alom Shaha…

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EP 54 – Tommy Sheppard MP on republicanism, the anti-nuclear campaign, and why he’s not a nationalist 28:57

8M ago28:57

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Andrew Copson speaks to SNP MP Tommy Sheppard about his life and career as a politician. From his childhood in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, to his unwavering commitment to Scottish independence, it's an engaging episode that explores the importance of collective endeavour, democracy, and the need for progressive change in a rapidly changin…

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#153 Breaking down ISO 20000 Service Management 26:24

8M ago26:24

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Last week we gave you an introduction to ISO 20000, the Service Management Standard. As a refresher, the aim of the standard is to provide a framework for an effective end-to-end service management system which encompasses the entire lifecycle of a service from concept and design, through to service removal and end-of-life. It’s best adopted by bus…

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EP 53 – Samira Ahmed on the art of interviewing, equal pay at the BBC, and the ‘toxic’ nature of UK political discourse 40:50

8M ago40:50

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Andrew Copson chats to multi award-winning journalist, writer, and broadcaster Samira Ahmed who shares the secrets and skills behind her successful career. From questioning those in power, to taking an equal pay case against the BBC, it’s an inspiring episode about the fight for equality and challenging the status quo. Samira Ahmed is a regular con…

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#152 What is ISO 20000 Service Management? 26:31

8M ago26:31

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Often seen as the poor cousin to ISO 9001, ISO 20000 Service Management largely gets ignored in favor of the more popular Quality Management Standard. To be fair, it’s title may have done it a disservice in the past. Being known as the IT Service Management Standard prior to 2018, it was often perceived as only applicable to IT service providers, w…

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EP 52 – Adam Rutherford on tackling racist pseudoscience, ’Where are you really from?’, and Taylor Swift Vs Charles Darwin 32:59

9M ago32:59

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Andrew Copson chats with geneticist and author of How to Argue With a Racist Adam Rutherford about the motivations behind a career spent challenging false claims from religion and pseudoscience. From unshackling ourselves from the constraints of evolution, to charting the trajectory of our long history, it's a reflective discussion that emphasises …

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#151 Where Certification Bodies are failing 30:44

9M ago30:44

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One of the most crucial steps to gaining your ISO certification is the completion of a Stage 1 and Stage 2 assessment, conducted by an accredited Certification Body. A quick reminder - your certification doesn’t mean much if you haven’t received certification from an accredited Certification Body – so make sure you do your research! Businesses goin…

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EP 51 – Henry Marsh on being a neurosurgeon, living with advanced prostate cancer, and the arguments for assisted dying 32:43

9M ago32:43

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Andrew Copson explores the life and work of eminent neurosurgeon and writer Henry Marsh who reflects on living with advanced prostate cancer and the motivations behind his world-renowned career. From his unconventional route into medicine, to his experiences as both doctor and patient, it's a thought-provoking discussion about the complexities of h…

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#150 Why you should be aware of ISO 17021 ahead of your next Certification Body visit 24:24

9M ago24:24

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If you are going for certification, or currently manage a certified ISO Management System, then you should also be aware of ISO 17021 ahead of any Assessments or Surveillance audits conducted by an accredited Certification Body. ISO 17021 sets out requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. It ensures that Certi…

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EP 50 – Sandi Toksvig on bishops, Scandi convents, and masterminding a school rebellion 33:27

9M ago33:27

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Andrew Copson deep dives into the fascinating world of comedian, author, and human rights advocate Sandi Toksvig who shares some of the experiences that have fueled her fervent commitment to equality and justice. From school days spent at a French-speaking convent (where she masterminded a school rebellion), to earlier this year challenging the Arc…

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#149 10 reasons why ISO Standards help to win Tenders 25:03

9M ago25:03

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One of the most common reasons why businesses look to achieve certification is because a client or prospective client is demanding it. Questions are often asked in tenders such as do you have an Environmental policy? A complaints procedure? Data privacy controls? And of course do you have ISO 9001 (the quality standard)? Or ISO 14001 (the Environme…

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#148 How Asynt are embedding Quality and Environmental management with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 33:44

10M ago33:44

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Quality and environmental management are top priorities for many organisations, backed up by the increasing number of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certificates being issued every year. Aside from being a popular requirement on tenders, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 provide a robust framework for businesses to ensure they follow Best Practice, enhance their busi…

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#147 How Haymarket are leading the way in Sustainable Event Management with ISO 20121 36:41

10M ago36:41

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The UK events industry accounts for 35% of the UK visitor economy and is estimated to be worth £42 billion, yet it is still incredibly wasteful, with 68% of waste going directly to landfill. Haymarket Media Group is a global media data and information company, who offer a wide range of digital print, tech and live event services. Haymarket UK had b…

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The History of DISCOVER Magazine | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #14 w/ Luke Murray 38:31

10M ago38:31

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Today our host Theo talks to journalist Luke Murray about how the disability lifestyle magazine DISCOVER came to fruition. DISCOVER, produced by our team here at disAbility Cornwall, was the original and pioneering magazine that gave disabled people a voice throughout the last few decades in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. Both take a trip down memory …

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