Best Nhs Workforce Podcasts (2024)

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Election special: the new government and a 'broken NHS'? 23:13

1h ago23:13

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In this episode Andrew McCracken and Siva Anandaciva are joined by our CEO Sarah Woolnough to discuss what the election result means for health and care, and what we might expect from the new government and new Health and Care Secretary. This is our final episode of our election mini-series. We hope you've enjoyed reviewing the campaign activities …

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"The absence of a workforce strategy has hampered development" Vic Rayner OBE | Voices of Care 32:43

9d ago32:43

32:43

This episode of the #VoicesofCare podcast features Professor Vic Rayner, CEO of the National care Forum. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Vic discusses the work of the National Care Forum, the challenges facing the social care sector, and the importance of thinking about social care first. They also explore the need for improvement in pay and terms and…

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Extending access for breast cancer, and epidural outcomes 30:10

11d ago30:10

30:10

Women's Health, breast cancer screening, epidurals, and GP voices New U.S. guideline on breast cancer screening have been extended to women in their 40s - Katy Bell, from the University of Sydney, and Stacey Carter, from the University of Wollongong explain why the good intention of that change wont be mirrored in outcomes - and may even induce har…

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: Essential Insights 40:41

9d ago40:41

40:41

Send us a Text Message. IN THIS EPISODE, doctors Catherine Byrne and Rahul Mohan discuss the critical aspects of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care. They explain: the definition, prevalence, and risk factors of CKD, highlighting its association with other conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Led…

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Election special: NHS strikes, A&E pressures and raising taxes to fund the NHS 25:23

13d ago25:23

25:23

A week before the election, Sally Warren, Siva Anandaciva and Dan Wellings sit down to talk about what the public want from the next government, how industrial action might disrupt plans to improve health care and the recent Dispatches episode, which revealed the harrowing human consequences of A&E performance pressures. Plus, they answer a listene…

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"Labour and the Conservatives are getting off lightly!" Joseph Musgrave | Voices of Care 26:54

14d ago26:54

26:54

This episode of the Voices of Care podcast features Joseph Musgrave, CEO of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Joseph discusses the transformation of social care in Ireland, the growing importance of home care, and the challenges posed by an ageing population. Joseph also shares insights on policy changes following…

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Election special: social care plans and manifesto money – do the sums add up? 23:55

21d ago23:55

23:55

Andrew McCracken, Sally Warren and Siva Anandaciva discuss whether the sums add up in the main parties’ health and care pledges. The panel also explore what's been said about social care and answer this week's listener question: would a large majority in the House of Commons be bad for scrutiny of legislation? Want to get involved? Send us your gen…

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Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Genomics - Urgent for Primary Care 34:01

25d ago34:01

34:01

Send us a Text Message. Imagine you had a time-bomb inside your body ticking away... now imagine that your GP surgery had the ability to detect it and defuse it, but didn't. How would that make you feel? Familial hypercholesterolaemia is common and dangerous without treatment, yet most cases remain undiagnosed. The condition highlights the key role…

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Large, plausible and imminent - time to take H5N1 seriously 31:39

27d ago31:39

31:39

As increasing numbers of mammalian, and human, cases of H5N1 are documented we askShould we worry about a growing threat from “bird flu”? Wendy Barclay, from Imperial college London, and Christopher Dye, from Oxford University join us to explain why they think we should. Our commission on the future of the NHS has released a manifesto for a sustain…

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Election special: manifesto week 20:48

28d ago20:48

20:48

It's manifesto week and on this episode we're examining what the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Labour are pledging on health and care. Join Andrew McCracken, Beccy Baird and Siva Anandaciva as they analyse the manifesto commitments from the three largest parties and discuss whether what is being promised will be enough to deliver the transfo…

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"Hip replacements are done by robots" PHIN | Voices of Care" 26:47

28d ago26:47

26:47

Dr Ian Gargan, CEO of the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN), and Pooja Rupalia-Seyani, Analytics Manager at PHIN, feature on this episode of the Voices of Care podcast. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Dr Ian and Pooja discuss the importance of data in healthcare, the need for collaboration between the NHS and the private acute sector, and …

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Election special: NHS budget, community services and the workforce question 22:23

1M ago22:23

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It’s been a busy week in the world of UK politics, we’ve seen pledges to boost NHS community services, progress the New Hospital Programme and reform social care by introducing free personal care. But what do these pledges really mean? Join Andrew McCracken, Sally Warren and Siva Anandaciva as we delve into the Conservative Party’s plan to bolster …

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NHS NEWS: Vaping, the GP Contract and GP Abuse 33:33

1M ago33:33

33:33

Send us a Text Message. What you, as a primary care clinician should know about: - Vaping - The General Practice contract deal - GPs getting abused. Emma is a senior nurse and Si is a Paramedic and Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Representing Primary Care UK, they discuss what these news headlines mean for us working in the front line. If you want …

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Elections and health in India, the UK, and the USA 30:16

1M ago30:16

30:16

In the UK, a general election has been called - and around the world, ½ the global population will be voting this year; so in this episode we’ll be talking about how elections and health intersect. Firstly, what are the UK parties’ plans for health? Abi Rimmer, The BMJ's UK features editor joins us with the latest information. The world’s largest d…

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Election special: waiting lists and the fall of the smoking ban 21:48

1M ago21:48

21:48

How does the Labour Party plan to clear the NHS backlog? What public health initiatives might be mentioned in party proposals? Join host Andrew McCracken, Assistant Director of External Affairs and King's Fund colleagues, Sally Warren and Saoirse Mallorie, as we delve into the key debates in health and care in the lead up to the 2024 general electi…

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"The Carer's Allowance is an absolute disaster" Sir Ed Davey | Voices of Care 27:24

1M ago27:24

27:24

Sir Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats and MP for Kingston and Surbiton, features on this episode of #VoicesofCare. Alongside host, Suhail Mirza, Sir Ed discusses his personal connection to care, the pressing need for long-term social care reforms, the Liberal Democrats’ vision for transforming social care, and the challenge of tackling the …

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Introducing a new election series from The King's Fund podcast 1:16

1M ago1:16

1:16

The countdown to the 2024 UK general election is now on. Join Andrew McCracken, Assistant Director of External Affairs and colleagues here at The King’s Fund for our new election podcast series. Over the next five weeks we'll be examining the key debates and exploring the big issues in health and care. We'll also be answering your listener question…

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The Basics of Genomics explained 39:28

2M ago39:28

39:28

Send us a Text Message. THIS EPISODE: Having understood the importance of Genomics in Primary Care, we start the beginning, and cover the basic terms concepts and how we in primary care should move forward when faced with a patient with such a presentation. This is episode 2 of our 6 part series. The episode is about helping you understand Genomics…

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The prospect of unemployed GPs 34:10

2M ago34:10

34:10

With the anticipation of a new government in the UK, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting will hit the ground running - with a winter season (and it's inevitable crisis) and ongoing industrial desputes with junior doctors. Elisabeth Mahase ask him about his plans to handle these challenges if elected. We also find our selves in the puzzling situat…

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Michelle Gorringe - Voices of Care, Season 2 Episode 20 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

Michelle Gorringe, co-founder of Newcross Healthcare and its first Chief Ethical Officer, features on this episode of the Voices of Care podcast. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Michelle discusses her new role as Newcross’ Chief Ethical Officer, her nursing journey as well as the journey of Newcross Healthcare, FuturU and healthcare education provisio…

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Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 2) 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

Send us a Text Message. Let's continue the discussion... Please check part 1 if you haven't already. So are PA's replacing doctors? And let's get to the bit that matters most: What should we be doing about this? Quite specifically, what can YOU do about this? This is the SECOND HALF of a discussion in which hosts Munir Adam (the GP) and Marium Hani…

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Dr Waheed Arian on escaping war, becoming a doctor and practising compassionate leadership 30:37

2M ago30:37

30:37

Ruth Robertson sits down with Dr Waheed Arian, who shares his journey of leaving Afghanistan as a refugee, becoming an NHS doctor and founding two organisations which use technology to overcome barriers in health care. In this episode, Waheed delves into the importance of hope, compassion and mentors during times of adversity. Related resources Dig…

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Fixing healthcare's workforce problems 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

Where next for psychological safety? Amy Edmundson is professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School. Her work on psychological safety has underpinned so much quality improvement, and she joins us fresh of the stage at the International Forum on Quality and safety in healthcare to talk about the next steps in creating a safe …

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Professor Geeta Menon - Voices of Care, Season 2 Episode 19 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

Professor Geeta Menon, Chair of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) Grand Advisory Council, features on this episode of the Voices of Care podcast. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Geeta discusses the challenges faced by international medical graduates, gender inequality in the medical profession, the role of technology in me…

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Does Genomics Matter in Primary Care? 41:21

3M ago41:21

41:21

Send us a Text Message. THIS EPISODE: Do you have any idea about how much of a role Genomics is beginning to play in the care of our patients? Or do you continue to pretend it doesn't matter? We're excited to introduce a 6-part series that demystifies genomics for Primary Care staff. In a manner that is easy-to-understand and grounded in the realit…

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Improving NHS gender identity services - Hilary Cass 37:34

3M ago37:34

37:34

Hilary Cass, the former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics, has spent the last 3 years collating the evidence for treatment of gender questioning young people; engaging with those young people, their families and their clinicians - all with the aim of improving NHS treatment of this complex and vulnerable group. In this interview, Kamran…

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Andrea Sutcliffe - Voices of Care, Season 2 Episode 18 32:10

3M ago32:10

32:10

Andrea Sutcliffe, CEO at the Nursing and Midwifery Council features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Andrea shares her experiences and expertise in the healthcare landscape, discussing topics ranging from the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, the significance of inclusion for nurses and patient wellbeing, leadership …

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Are Physician Associates replacing Doctors? (Part 1) 57:12

3M ago57:12

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Send us a Text Message. THIS EPISODE: As a Doctor do you have concerns about the impact of Physician Associates on you, and on patient safety? Or do you welcome their contributions? As a PA are you a welcome part of the team and well supported? As an AHP or Nurse, can you relate to some of the tensions that exist between the professions? This is th…

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Derogation, an ultra processed food system, and catch up pay for the NHS 29:47

3M ago29:47

29:47

Derogation, the way in which striking doctors can be recalled to the ward to protect patient safety, was agreed by NHS England and the BMA. Now, new data The BMJ has uncovered shows that the mechanism was rarely used - and when it was tried, was often rejected. Gareth Iacobucci explains what that means about relations between the government, the NH…

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