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

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 management, and the challenges of an aging population. Douglas also highlights the value of personal development and being authentically oneself while studying and learning to maximise skills.

In this podcast, Tara covers:

1. Understanding human behavior is crucial in the field of mental health.

2. Politics is a transformational field that aims to improve people's lives.

3. Decisions in politics can be influenced by cultural factors and the lack of competition.

4. Population health management focuses on preventing illness and improving the overall health and well-being of a country's citizens.

5. The challenges in healthcare include issues like dental health, social care, and the aging population. Dog walking can be a powerful way to build community connections and gain a deeper understanding of the community.

6. Embracing the lived experience is important in politics, as it brings valuable perspectives and stories to the table.

7. Being a counselor requires a significant time commitment, with around 20 hours of work per week, including attending council meetings in the evenings.

8. Allowing people to go on their own journey and change their minds is important in politics and in life.

9. Understanding the politics within politics, including the culture and behavior within political parties, is crucial for navigating the political landscape.

10. Personal development and continuous learning are essential for maximising skills and being authentically oneself.

Work with THC Primary Care

I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads. 

To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations.  I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.

I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.

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