
NHS England Podcast
At NHS England our aim is to support the NHS and help improve care for patients. Our podcast will be providing commentary and information about NHS health care services, policy and success stories.
Latest episodes

Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 25min
Accessible Information Standard (AIS) specification – Audio Version
This is an audio version of the requirement specification of the Accessible Information Standard. The document sets out what organisations have to do to meet this standard.
A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/accessible-information-standard-requirements-dapb1605/#introduction
If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.aisqueries@nhs.net

Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 55min
Accessible Information Standard (AIS) Implementation Guide – Audio Version
This is an audio version of the Implementation Guide of the Accessible Information Standard. This document gives details to organisations on how to implement the standard.
A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/accessible-information-standard-implementation-guidance/
If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.aisqueries@nhs.net

Jul 1, 2025 • 25min
Accessible Information Standard (AIS) Self Assessment Framework Guidance – Audio Version
This is an audio version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) Self Assessment Framework (SAF). This guidance sets out how organisations should complete the AIS SAF template.
A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/accessible-information-standard-self-assessment-framework/
If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.aisqueries@nhs.net

Jul 1, 2025 • 22min
Accessible Information Standard (AIS) Web Summary – Audio Version
The AIS – Web Summary – Audio video is the translation of the front facing landing page of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) specification document.
More information can be found on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/accessible-information-standard/
If you have any questions regarding this episode or require a transcript please email us: england.aisqueries@nhs.net

Jun 18, 2025 • 39min
Managing Long Term Health Conditions within primary care
In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast which concludes the second series, a panel of practising GPs discuss the management of long-term health conditions within primary care including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. To give feedback on the Transforming Primary Care podcast please complete our survey before the end of June 2025. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41foesjp0W1OnSDUaqCXHetUNjUwTzFGUExNTlFPRjhCOFZMU0U1RUEwSy4u
A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/managing-long-term-health-conditions-within-primary-care/
If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net

Jun 5, 2025 • 43min
Greener General Practice
In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, a panel of practising GPs including Dr Aarti Bansal co-founder of the Greener Practice network, discuss the practical steps general practice colleagues can take towards greener and better healthcare, which benefit patients, GP practice teams and the planet.
For more information about Greener NHS visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-yorkshire/our-work/greener-nhs/
For more information about Greener Practice visit: https://greenerpractice.co.uk/
A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/greener-general-practice-podcast-transcript/
If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net

May 29, 2025 • 13min
Your guide to NHS breast screening (audio)
A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/your-guide-to-nhs-breast-screening-audio/
If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.contactus@nhs.net

May 13, 2025 • 33min
Implementing Scan4Safety through people-first engagement
In this podcast, Ricky Tenchavez shares his journey of implementing Scan4Safety at Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust. Discover how his clinical background and focus on staff engagement proved crucial to success, transforming initial resistance into enthusiastic adoption. Learn practical strategies for change management, from comprehensive staff training to building a champions network, and hear how the trust achieved rapid rollout across 28 theatres through effective communication and continuous support for staff.
You can view some of the resources Ricky developed here https://scan4safety.nhs.uk/how-clinical-engagement-and-change-management-enabled-scan4safety-benefits-in-theatres-at-doncaster-and-bassetlaw-teaching-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/ Visit the Scan4Safety website https://scan4safety.nhs.uk/
A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/implementing-scan4safety-through-people-first-engagement/
If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: digital.clinicalsafety@nhs.net

May 7, 2025 • 44min
Modern General Practice – Top tips for successful triage
In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, a panel of practising GPs including Dr Minal Bakhai, Director for Primary Care and Community Transformation and Improvement at NHS England, discuss how new digital triage techniques within the Modern General Practice model have made a huge difference to both practices and patients.
For more information about Modern General Practice visit:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/national-general-practice-improvement-programme/modern-general-practice-model/
A transcript of this episode is available on our website -
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/modern-general-practice-top-tips-for-successful-triage/

Apr 16, 2025 • 40min
NHS community pharmacy services – what are the benefits for practices and patients and how could they evolve?
Ruth Buchan, Mark Burden, and Claire Smeaton dive into the transformative role of community pharmacies in patient care. They discuss the innovative 'Pharmacy First' initiative, which allows patients to consult pharmacies for minor illnesses, reducing pressures on general practice. The panel emphasizes collaboration between pharmacies and GPs, the benefits of digital referrals, and the expanding clinical skills of pharmacists. They also explore creative initiatives, like Captain Blood Pressure, aimed at enhancing health awareness and community engagement.