HLTH Chat

In this episode of HLTH Chat, we sit down with Dr Anjali Zalin, an award-winning clinician and bariatric physician specializing in modern obesity management. Together, we look past the social media headlines to explore the massive rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications, analyzing the critical differences between public and private sector access, common side effects, and the clinical reality of trea...

In this episode of HLTH Chat, we sit down with Julie McEvoy,a district nurse and community specialist practitioner, and Ruth Taylor Thomas, a paramedic with the North West Ambulance Service.   Together, they are the co-founders of Unity, a heart-ledcommunity interest company dedicated to transforming the experience of end-of-life care. We explore the critical "missing link" between emerg...

In this episode of HLTH Chat, we talk to Dr. Binita Kane, a consultant respiratory physician and founder of The Long Covid Clinic, about the immense challenges of treating chronic post-viral illnesses and the realities of establishing a specialist independent service. We explore why so many patients with Long Covid and ME/CFS feel abandoned by the current healthcare system, and how Dr. Kane’s pers...

We talk to Doriann Bailey about the key challenges care providers face when registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the critical role that compliance plays in running a successful health or social care business. We explore why so many providers underestimate the responsibilities of a Registered Manager, and how poor preparation can lead to failed applications or worse – unannounced...

In this episode of HLTH Chat, Dr Atif Ghaffar sits down with Dr Anita Raja, NHS GP and founder of House of Health, a cutting-edge private medical clinic in Birmingham. Dr. Raja shares her journey in establishing a clinic that blends modern Western medicine with holistic, patient-centered care. She discusses the growing demand for bespoke healthcare solutions, the limitations of NHS consultations,...

Join Dr. Atif Ghaffar as he interviews Dr. Ron Daniels, an intensive care consultant, Chief Medical Officer for the UK Sepsis Trust, and Vice President of the Global Sepsis Alliance. In this episode, Dr. Daniels discusses the urgent need for better sepsis awareness, diagnosis, and treatment, highlighting the life-threatening consequences of delayed care. The conversation explores the challenges wi...

Join Dr Atif Ghaffar as he interviews Dr Rupal Morjaria, the owner and clinical director of the Chamberlain Clinic in Birmingham. In this episode, Dr Morjaria discusses her journey in establishing a private clinic focused on delivering innovative and patient-centred ophthalmology care. The conversation sheds light on the challenges within NHS eye care services, including delays in treatment that c...

Guest: Dr Anshumen Bhagat, Chief Medical Officer at GPDQ We talk to Dr Bhagat about his perspective on the challenges facing the NHS, the role of technology in improving healthcare accessibility, and the pressing need for mental health support for healthcare professionals. We also explore the growing importance of patient responsibility in tackling public health crises, such as obesity and diabete...

We talk to Dr Fay Wilson, a seasoned GP and Director of Badger Group in Birmingham. They discuss the challenges facing the NHS, the evolution of healthcare, and the importance of collaborative practice among GPs. We also delve into lessons learned from the swine flu and COVID-19 pandemics, emphasizing the need for improved preparedness and coordination within the NHS. Additionally, Dr Wilson discu...

Join our hosts Dr Atif Ghaffar (Medical Director) and Tony Carlin (Director of Training) as we discuss the issues that matter most to fellow healthcare professionals across the health and social care sector. We look at the impact of the General Election, the nuances around the requirements for CQC registration, the current regulatory climate and the upcoming Government review of the Care Quality C...