Health On The Line

For this episode of Health on the Line, we're joined by three expert guests to unpack the government's Ten-Year Health Plan, which has just been released. We'll be reflecting on the key elements of the plan – what it means for the health and care service and the kinds of shifts that will be needed for it to be successful. We also reflect on the current landscape that the plan lands in with changes within integrated care boards and acutes, in particular; the capacity needed to achieve the neighbourhood shift; and discuss what the barriers to success of the plan might be and how these could be overcome.Our guests for this episode are: Claire Fuller, GP and Primary Care Medical Director for NHS England Sam Allen, Chief Executive, North East and North Cumbria ICB Bill Morgan, former Number 10 health adviser Gubby-Ayida, chief executive of Evelina London’s Women's and Children's Services, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is with us for our Leader in Six.  Health on the Line is an NHS Confederation podcast, produced by HealthCommsPlus  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of Health on the Line, recorded live at NHS ConfedExpo 2025, we’re exploring all things comms and engagement within the NHS.  Our communications director Daniel Reynolds leads the discussion and is joined by three communications executives with deep experience in the sector: Edna Boampong, Ranjeet Kaile and Rory Hegarty.  The lively discussion covers everything from challenges facing comms professionals in the sector: whether the profession has a ‘branding’ problem; diversity in the NHS; and harnessing the power of AI.  Edna Boampong is director of communications and engagement at Liverpool City Council. Ranjeet Kaile is executive director of communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and South East London ICB.    Rory Hegarty is executive director of communications and involvement at North West London ICB.   Health on the Line is an NHS Confederation podcast, produced by HealthCommsPlus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of Health on the Line, recorded live from NHS ConfedExpo 2025, host Matthew Taylor is joined by Channel 4’s Victoria Macdonald and The Sunday Times’ Shaun Lintern to reflect on two packed days of debate, insight, and networking. With almost 7,000 delegates and over 150 sessions, the trio discuss their key takeaways from the conference—including health secretary Wes Streeting’s speech, Jim Mackey’s leadership style at NHS England, and the emerging contours of the government’s ten-year health plan.Health on the Line is an NHS Confederation podcast, produced by HealthCommsPlus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Jim Mackey, the Chief Executive of NHS England and former leader of Newcastle hospitals, shares insights on the pressing issues within the NHS. He emphasizes the importance of honesty in addressing systemic challenges and highlights the need for collaborative solutions. Mackey also discusses the crucial role of primary care in modern healthcare, advocating for better integration and leadership development. With ambitious plans ahead, he calls for unity and accountability in transforming health services amid ongoing financial hurdles.

FEED SWAP. Our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast is back for a second series. To give you a flavour of the show, we're putting out episode one on our Health on the Line stream.In this episode we’re exploring how to mobilise change effectively within and between organisations, particularly in relation to the government’s forthcoming Ten Year Plan for the NHS.With unique insights into how effective change has been implemented, core principles to apply and how to approach these in relation to the Ten Year Plan, we’re joined by Dr. Gary Howsam, Chief Clinical Improvement Officer NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB and Annie Williamson, research fellow in health and care at the IPPR.For more information on out Learning and Improving Across Systems Peer Learning Programme, please visit: https://www.nhsconfed.org/learning-improving-systems/peer-learning.NEXT WEEK SIR JIM MACKEY - INTERVIEW WITH NHS ENGLAND CEO. He talks to Matthew Taylor ahead of Confed Expo 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory Deighton, Director of the NHS Confederation’s acute network, and Ruth Rankine, Director of the primary care network, delve into the transformative landscape of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in the NHS. They discuss how budget cuts could shift investments towards primary and community services, emphasizing the need for collaboration amid financial challenges. The guests highlight opportunities to enhance patient outcomes through multidisciplinary partnerships and innovative care models, all while exploring the critical need for evidence-based community engagement.

With the recent release of the ICB operating model blueprint, Matthew discusses the future for how ICBs may operate in the face of the 50 per cent cut in operating costs.  Crucial to the future success of ICBs will be the importance of working with local government and the need for strategic commissioning.  Joining Matthew on the podcast are two ICB leaders who were part of the working group that helped develop the blueprint: David Melbourne, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull ICB, and Jan Thomas, chief executive of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB. This week's Leader in Six interview is with Kate Shields, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB chief executive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of our Care Closer to Home conference, we explore the urgent need to shift healthcare from hospitals to primary and community settings. Despite decades of ambition, acute priorities still dominate. In this episode we hear from Birmingham and Solihull ICB on the shifts they’ve been making in this area. Joining Matthew in the conversation is Paul Sherriff, executive director of Birmingham and Solihull ICB; Richard Kirby, chief executive of Birmingham Community Healthcare and Ruth Rankine, Director of the NHS Confederations Primary Care Network.Plus, our Leader in Six with Helen Ray, outgoing chief executive of North East Ambulance Service. And read more in the following publications:Beyond the waiting room: reimagining primary care for the next decade | NHS Confederation The future of primary care | NHS ConfederationFind out more about becoming part of our primary care network here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public satisfaction with the NHS is at an all-time low according to the latest data, but what can be done in the short term to improve matters while NHS leaders try to make long-term change? Rachel Power of the Patients Association* and Leonora Merry of the Nuffield Trust delve into the data with Matthew Taylor and suggest what can be done. This episode’s Leader in Six is with Steve Williamson, chief executive of Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.*The Patients Association's free helpline provides specialist information and guidance across all four UK nations to help service users make sense of health and social care. Call 0800 345 7115 weekdays 9:30am – 5:00pm, or email helpline@patients-association.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huge change in health and care: Integrated Care Boards must cut their budgets by 50%, and acute providers are expected to roll back 50% of corporate cost growth since 2020. This on top of NHS England winding down within two years and transitioning what remains into the Department for Health and Social Care. Matthew talks to two leaders navigating these challenges; Amanda Sullivan, Chief Executive of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB and Foluke Ajayi, CEO of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Vice Chair of the NHS Confederation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.