HCSA SupplyCast

HCSA membership and awards lead Sue Wareham discusses her career, the HCSA L&D Enhanced Model and everything you need to know about this year’s Annual Awards including submission, criteria, new look platform and the judging panel! 

HCSA Trustee and NHS procurement and supply chain legend Simon Walsh BEM discusses his retirement after 39 years service, lessons learnt and plans for the future in a special retirement episode

Andrew Daly returns with some vital lessons to be learnt from the latest cases and decisions around the Procurement Act and PSR.  

To mark Pride month, Paul Dunn-Jones from the HCSA EDI&B Network discusses the importance of the movement and previews an upcoming webinar on sexual orientation 

HCSA Events Lead Jen Grier discusses this year’s packed schedule, how they have evolved and want to expect in the future! 

HCSA National Council member Dagmar Hagen-Machell discusses her headline-grabbing work with virtual wards at Sussex Community NHS FT

New HCSA Deputy Chief Officer Davina Mortimer on taking on the new role, her career path and procurement in the South West. 

HCSA Chief Officer Keith Rowley discusses how the community has handled the Stryker and bone cement supply disruptions, welcomes new HCSA Deputy Chief Officer Davina Mortimer, explains our new-look regional events and marks Simon Walsh’s upcoming retirement!   

Andrew Daly from Hempsons with an essential legal update on Procurement Act confusion, modern slavery new regulations and PSR!

Harvy Sanghera from UHB discusses her career, taking a keen interest in equality, joint the HCSA EDI&B Network and their upcoming webinar on RACE. Register for the EDI&B webinar on RACE here https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1710ae60-8f4b-483a-85c2-4c51ee4200f4@11eb7865-5801-453e-8eab-cf556d39fc86

Chris Parkin from NHS SBS discusses the challenges, lessons and savings delivered while assisting Norfolk & Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative planning for Community Diagnostic Centres. Read more about project here

Gaadha Jayaprakash from NOECPC discusses being a HCSA future leader, the importance of attending PDP and why she chose NHS procurement as a career 

Mark Stevens from Greater Manchester ICS finally makes it to the podcast to discuss his career, embracing the ever-changing world of procurement, being a part of HCSA’s PDP and taking Jaws to a desert island! 

The CEO of The Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity discusses the work they do, the families they help and partnering with HCSA as our charity for 2026! 

In a special episode of the HCSA Women’s Network podcast EMPOWERcast, the HCSA network comes together with the NHS Supply Chain Women’s Network to celebrate the diversity of women’s journeys in the workplace; share practical insights on building support systems that work and encourage intergenerational learning and solidarity. Host: NHSSSC Chair Heather Tierney-Moore

Lord Philip Hunt Award winner Anna Falzarano discusses moving from Italy during COVID, the importance of taking part in HCSA’s Procurement Development Programme and joining the HCSA Future Leaders Network

HCSA Trustee Simon Walsh discusses being awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s New Year Honours

Mike Hanson Director of Procurement and Logistics at Black Country Alliance discussions the hospital equipping project, using robotics and meeting King Charles 

Lee Joseph, David Main, Tracey Leforte, Collette Whigham and Mellissa Leonard come together to discuss the big national v local debate 

Rebecca Bines, Joint Chief Procurement Officer at Barts Health NHS Trust, discusses her career and the savings made with the Trust’s inventory management system

Mat Oram returns to the podcast to discuss AdviseInc’s takeover by NEC and explains why now, why NEC and what it means for him and the company as a whole    

Susan Rashid, CEO of NHS – CIPS Academy training provider SR Supply Chain Consultants, discusses the apprenticeship learning pathway with Jordan Barry and Nadia Kardahji-Bould from Stockport Foundation Trust   

Andrew Daly from Hempsons gives a bumper legal update on all the issues coming up with the Procurement Act, chats about the new commercial training and looks ahead to the HCSA Annual Conference 

HCSA National Council member Jo Liddle and Stuart Mathers from NHS Supply Chain discuss the savings being made at Wirral with Apos Health and the new spotlight on VBP 

Laura Scarfe from Business Academy Online on what makes its CIPS training different from a traditional provider and how it leads on neuro-inclusive learning