Evolution Exchange Digital Health Podcast

Host Matthew Plant is joined by Jacqui Rees-Lee (Digital Futures Co-Lead, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), Nick Peres (Digital Futures Co-Lead, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), Buzz Matthews (Head of Digital Education and Simulation, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), Dr. Payal Loma Ghatnekar (Immersive Tech Research Lead, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), David Hallett (Digital Innovation Developer, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), Jonathan Watt (Digital Innovation Facilitator, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust), and Cayden Anderson (Digital Innovation Apprentice, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust). Together, they explore how the Digital Futures Lab is transforming healthcare innovation.

Host Annabelle Sargent is joined by three dynamic leaders shaping the future of healthcare through digital innovation. Barbara Arroyo, Chief Clinical Information Officer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Emma Jones, Transformation Programme Manager at Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Sarah Harper, Deputy CNIO and Clinical Safety Officer at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, share their insights on leadership, clinical informatics, and the evolving digital health landscape. Discover how women are leading NHS transformation and driving impactful change across the sector.

Host Bernadette Clarke welcomes Katherine Verrall, Chair of the NHS Kent, Medway and Sussex SDE Public and Patient Advisory Group at NHS Sussex; Steve Smith, Chair of the Digital and Data People’s Panel at NHS Sussex; and Isabel Clark, Strategic Community Partnerships and Insight Lead at the Health Innovation Network for Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. This insightful conversation explores how local health systems are empowering communities, enhancing public engagement, and driving digital transformation. Tune in for key discussions on inclusion, health data, and shaping future-ready, community-led care models across Sussex.

Host Bernadette Clarke is joined by Helen James, a Nutritional Therapist (BANT) at Find Your Healthy Life, to explore the complex relationship between weight and perimenopause. Helen shares expert insights on how hormonal changes affect metabolism, appetite, and body composition during midlife. Listeners will gain actionable strategies to support hormonal balance and maintain a healthy weight through nutritional therapy. This episode is ideal for women navigating perimenopause and looking for holistic health and wellness guidance grounded in science.

In this episode, Bernadette Clarke is joined by Sara Felix, Deputy Director for the 10 Year Plan, Engagement at the Department of Health and Social Care. They discuss the challenges and successes of female leadership within healthcare and the broader public sector. Tune in for insights on empowering women in leadership roles, fostering gender equality, and navigating the complexities of leading in the health and social care sectors.

Host Bernadette Clarke speaks with Marte Roa Syvertsen, Head of Research at Drammen Hospital, Vestre Viken HF, to discuss how digital technologies are improving epilepsy care. Marte shares insights on research into remote monitoring tools that help patients and clinicians manage epilepsy more effectively. The conversation explores advances in wearable health tech, telehealth systems, and digital data tracking that support early intervention and personalized treatment. Discover how modern digital solutions are transforming neurology and enabling better patient outcomes in epilepsy management.

Emma Howard is joined by Jordan Reynolds, Lead Pharmacy Technician for EPMA & Pharmacy IT Systems at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Adam Jackson, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for EPMA at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Charlotte Widdop, Pharmacy Technician for EPMA & IT Systems at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. Together, they explore how Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration is revolutionizing patient safety and digital workflows. Discover how this team is driving digital transformation in hospital pharmacy, improving clinical outcomes, and leveraging healthcare IT to modernize prescribing practices across NHS services.

Join host Matthew Plant as he welcomes top nursing informatics leaders from across the NHS. Helen Balsdon, Chief Nursing Information Officer at NHS England, Simon Noel, Deputy Chief Nursing Information Officer at NHS England, Chrissy Dixon, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and Sarah Dormor, CNIO at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, share insights into how nurse leaders are shaping the future of digital healthcare. Explore healthcare IT, clinical informatics, and digital innovation driving transformation across the NHS.

Host Rose Sullivan engages with Tom Mann, Digital Transformation Lead; Janet Dodd, Chief Nursing Information Officer; Najma Timms, Speech and Language Therapist and Lead AHP for Digital Technology; and Caroline Kerrison, Chief Clinical Information Officer from Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. They share how digital innovation is improving pediatric healthcare, from clinical informatics and EHR integration to technology-led therapy and nursing advancements. This episode provides valuable insights into the NHS digital transformation journey and the power of collaborative leadership in healthtech.

Join host Matthew Plant as he welcomes Daniel Radford, Head of Digital Programme Management Office at the Federation for the Management of Projects (FMP). They discuss the vital role of structured project management in digital health, the impact of governance on successful project delivery, and strategies for driving efficiency in digital initiatives. Tune in to gain expert insights into how organizations can enhance project execution, optimize digital workflows, and implement industry best practices for large-scale transformation in healthcare and beyond.