Roy Lilley's NHSManagers.net e-Letter Podcasts
Roy Lilley
Listen to Roy Lilley read his daily NHSManagers.net e-Letter. Roy Lilley is a health policy analyst, writer, broadcaster and commentator on the National Health Service and social issues. Subscribe to Roy's e-Letter here: https://tinyurl.com/2p84t9ya
Episodes
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Oct 29, 2025 • 7min
Forfend
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Oct 28, 2025 • 8min
Future
Roy Lilley critiques NHS planning, questioning if ambitious recovery targets by 2028–29 are realistic amidst financial squeezes. He discusses the tension between central control and local autonomy in multi-year plans. The ambition for a primary NHS app raises concerns over digital exclusion, while traditional hospital-centric focus overshadows community care. Mental health funding risks are highlighted, along with challenges in fostering genuine collaboration. Lastly, he emphasizes the reliance on robust data and workforce plans to ensure success.
Oct 27, 2025 • 7min
Chip shop
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Oct 24, 2025 • 6min
Time for change
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Oct 23, 2025 • 6min
Consequences
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Oct 21, 2025 • 8min
Without him
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Oct 20, 2025 • 7min
Wishing
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Oct 16, 2025 • 6min
Possibilities
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Oct 14, 2025 • 7min
The better it gets
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10 snips
Oct 13, 2025 • 45min
Sir Jim Mackey in conversation with Niall Dickson and Roy Lilley
Sir Jim Mackey, a seasoned NHS leader and interim Chief Executive of NHS England, discusses pressing challenges facing the health service. He shares his motivations for taking on this role and reflects on the abrupt abolition of NHS England. Mackey emphasizes the need for rapid reforms to tackle finances and waiting lists while addressing staff anxiety over redundancy funding. He also advocates for enhanced community care, improved engagement with clinical staff, and the restructuring of leadership roles to foster better performance within the NHS.
