Citation Podcast

A practical briefing on the HSE’s annual business plan  The HSE has published its annual business plan, and it sets out exactly where enforcement is heading this year. This episode of Not Another Safety Talk breaks it down what’s changed, which sectors are in the spotlight, and what you should do about it.  Citation’s Health & Safety Advice Manager David Taylor and Fire Team...

A practical conversation on stress, mental health, HR and Health & Safety  You can’t always spot workplace stress. It can build quietly, affect performance, increase absence, and create risk long before anyone raises their hand for help.  In this episode of Not Another Safety Talk, Citation’s Simon Edmund, David Taylor, and Kelly Kelman discuss why stress and wellbeing are now firmly on both t...

Wellbeing isn’t a perk. It’s what keeps good people in veterinary practice.  In high-pressure clinical environments, wellbeing often gets pushed aside when there’s time, which there rarely is.  But ignoring it has real consequences: exhaustion, turnover, declining performance, and teams that can’t sustain the work they trained for.  In our latest podcast, Adrian Brine , Par...

Episode 1 | Why Health & Safety matters more than you think A fresh take on Health & Safety, fire risks, and what businesses should really focus on  Health & Safety doesn’t always get the best reputation – paperwork, red tape, people telling you what you can’t do.  This podcast is here to change that.  In the very first episode of Not Another Safety Talk, Citation’s David Taylor and Si...

Running a successful veterinary practice is about clinical expertise and people.  Recruitment challenges. Retention pressures. Flexible working requests. Performance concerns. Team conflict.  In our new podcast, Adrian Brine, Partnership Manager at Citation, is joined by:  Emma McGrath, Professional Support Solicitor at Citation  Chris White, Operations & Development Director and Board Chair a...

HSE inspections don’t have to feel intimidating.  In a busy veterinary practice, where teams are balancing surgeries, consults, emergencies and client expectations, the thought of a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) visit can feel like yet another pressure.  But what actually happens during an inspection? What are inspectors really looking for? And how can practices prepare without overwhelming al...

The biggest overhaul of UK employment law in a generation.  The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major reforms rolling out between April 2026 and 2027 — fundamentally changing how UK businesses hire, manage sickness, handle dismissals and structure contracts.  In this episode of The Citation Podcast, our employment law specialists explain what’s changing, when it’s happening and what you need...

A conversation with Citation and the National Care Association (NCA)  The care landscape is shifting and so are the Health & Safety expectations placed on providers. Infection control, fire safety, lone working, culture and paperwork mean real pressure. But when regulations tighten and risks rise, how do you protect people without overwhelming your teams?  In this podcast, Citation’s Care Busi...

A forward-looking discussion with Citation and the National Care Association (NCA)  The care sector is facing major change. Workforce legislation, minimum wage enforcement, the Employment Rights Bill, evolving CQC priorities, sustainability pressures mean providers are expected to adapt fast, often while already stretched.  In this episode, Mick Feather hosts a conversation with Gill McAteer, Cita...

When stress and mental health challenges start showing up at work, it can be difficult for managers to know how to respond. And that becomes more apparent when employees are struggling to open up or performance begins to slip.  In this podcast episode, our Director of Employment Law Gill McAteer and Professional Support Solicitor Emma McGrath discuss how businesses can spot the signs early, handle...