Health On The Line

Can the NHS really grasp the digital transformation opportunity? In this episode, Matthew Taylor sits down with Tom Loosemore and Deborah El-Sayed to explore how integrated care boards can capitalise on the digital revolution. Get their take on pitfalls to avoid, principles to apply and why digital is more than just technology. Tune in as they debate skills, leadership, strategy and data. This podcast forms part of our Digital ICS programme delivered in partnership with NHS Providers and Public Digital, and supported by Health Education England and NHS England. The Digital ICS programme is a free support offer for integrated care boards and integrated care system leaders and offers a range of free resources, events and leadership sessions focused exclusively on the role of the board in leading the digital agenda across systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a difference between equity and equality – and does it matter? In this episode, Matthew Taylor puts the question to Miriam González Durántez, esteemed international trade lawyer and passionate advocate of women's rights and the education of girls. In this International Women’s Day special, Miriam gets candid about equal opportunities, diversity on boards and the economics of care. She also shares two simple ways to effect change, how leaders can move beyond lip service to equity, and why she hopes her viral #ThisLittleGirlIsMe campaign will make a lasting difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NHS often characterised as being trapped in a permacrisis, what can be done to shift the dial? In this episode, Matthew Taylor sits down with Daniel Elkeles, chief executive of the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, to talk improvements in the urgent and emergency care pathway, shifting the narrative on primary care and busting the barriers holding the health and care system back. With industrial action taking a toll, Daniel, who leads the world’s largest ambulance service, sheds light on the untold impact of strikes and the effect on long-term innovation and recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest Health on the Line podcast, Matthew talks to Dame Kate Bingham, Chair of the UK Vaccination taskforce and author of ‘The Long Shot’ her personal account of one of the most successful procurement examples of our time - the development of the Covid-19 vaccine, showing how the effective application of science can be critical to solving many of the world’s problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition, Matthew talks to Patricia Hewitt, integrated care board chair and former health secretary, about her review into how the oversight and governance of integrated care systems (ICSs) can best enable them to succeed. With the review exploring how to balance greater autonomy and robust accountability, Patricia shares her hopes for what can be achieved and the culture change needed to enable ICSs to flourish.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Health on the Line, Matthew talks to Andy Bell and Marsha McAdam about No Wrong Door: a vision for mental health, autism and learning disability services in 2032.Andy is interim CEO at the Centre for Mental Health, whilst Marsha is a mental health influencer, an ambassador for many organisations, including the Centre for Mental Health, and vice chair of NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Health on the Line, Matthew talks to Joan Saddler OBE, director of partnerships and equality at NHS Confederation about ‘Commit, understand, act’ the Confederation’s recently published anti-racism strategy, and about why tackling racism improves conditions for all communities. He also hears from Lena Samuels, Chair of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICS, about the impact of racism on the frontline and why the pursuit of genuine inclusion can be a joyful process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest Health on the Line podcast, Matthew talks to Professor Sue Mason, University of Sheffield School of Health and Related research about the changes needed to Urgent and Emergency Care ahead of NHS England’s review, including returning to ‘corridor medicine’ in Emergency Departments to help with ambulance handover delays and that the resources that go in to NHS 111 does not reduce demand on emergency departments and the resources could be used in a much more effective way. Sue has written an NHS Confederation report to be published shortly setting out recommendations to improve Urgent and Emergency Care.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO for Sussex Integrated Care Board Adam Doyle is a former physiotherapist and Clinical Commissioning Group leader. He talks to Matthew about the difference that working collaboratively as integrated care systems makes, the need to lean into what other local services are doing and learn from others, and the wide variety of tools that leaders need in order to lead successfully.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Isabel Hardman talks to Matthew Taylor about the current state of politics, the NHS and what the health service can realistically deliver over the next few months and beyond. The author also shares her impressions of the new health and social care secretary’s approach, her own experiences of mental health, and the book she is writing on the history of the NHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.