NHS England Podcast

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a renewed focus on dental care earlier this year, with a commitment to provide an additional 700k urgent dental care appointments during 2025/26. In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast recorded in April 25, Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean and Local Dental Network Chair Jason Atkinson chairs a panel of dentists and public health professionals to discuss the work already underway in the North East and Yorkshire region which is providing better patient access to dental services. For more information on the arrangements for NHS urgent primary dental care during 2025/26 visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/arrangements-for-nhs-urgent-primary-dental-care-during-2025-26-and-confirmation-of-the-closure-of-the-new-patient-premium-scheme/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-transforming-primary-care-improving-access-to-dental-services/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net.

In this episode, Ajay Bhatt sits down with Debs Harding to explore the Platform for Practice - a thought-provoking framework developed through Harding’s PhD research. Designed to bring clarity to the complex dynamics of clinical supervision, this model takes a holistic view of what shapes a practitioner’s performance: clinical knowledge, skills, lived experiences (in and out of work), behaviours, and personal qualities. Together, Ajay and Debs unpack how this framework helps supervisors have more meaningful, structured, and supportive conversations. From using it to give more balanced feedback, to recognising how someone’s background can shape their clinical confidence, this episode is full of practical insight. Whether you’re a supervisor, educator, or clinician, this discussion will offer fresh ways to support development, value diverse experiences, and enhance the impact of your supervision. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - Thttps://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-advanced-practice-weekly-19-ajay-bhatt-debs-harding/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.acpenquirieslondon@nhs.net

Audio version of the 'Your guide to diabetic eye screening' leaflet on GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/diabetic-eye-screening-description-in-brief/your-guide-to-diabetic-eye-screening A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/your-guide-to-diabetic-eye-screening/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.contactus@nhs.net

In the UK there are currently about 7.2 million people diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, which amounts to about 10% of the population. Dr Jonathan Slade, GP and Medical Director for NHS England North East and Yorkshire, leads a discussion around the current focus on cardiovascular disease and the very real opportunities for prevention presented within primary care. The panel includes consultant pharmacist Dr Rani Khatib, National Specialty Advisor for CVD Prevention at NHS England. For more information on CVD prevention visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/cvd/prevention-recovery/ For more detail on CVD Prevent visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/cvd/cvdprevent/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-cracking-down-on-cardiovascular-disease/

The NHS App features prominently in the 10 Year Health Plan for England as a front door to NHS services. In this second episode of the third series of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, a panel of NHS App Ambassadors plus guest speaker Dr Shanker Vijay, GP and digital transformation lead within the London region, talk about their amazing work advocating for the NHS App, helping people in our communities understand what they can access through this door and helping primary care teams better understand what lies behind it. For more information on how best to promote the NHS App in your area including walk-through videos and other guidance visit: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs-app A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-the-nhs-app-behind-the-front-door/

Helena Epps, a Clinical Director at the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; Tom Halsworth, GP and Chair of Sheffield PCN; and Emma Kirgan, Portfolio Lead for Anticipatory Care at Bradford District Care Trust, delve into the transformative power of neighbourhood health. They discuss the vital role of integrated neighbourhood teams in fostering holistic care, engage underserved communities, and highlight successful collaborations that merge health and social services. The conversation shines a light on real-world initiatives addressing local health needs and improving patient outcomes.

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

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

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

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