LCNUK's Podcast

Join us for our next LCNUK Podcast where we explore occupational lung disease and how workplace exposures can contribute to serious respiratory conditions. Bing Smith (Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist) speaks with David Johnston-Keay (Partner with Irwin Mitchell LLP) about what counts as a work-related lung disease and why it’s often under-recognised. They discuss the significant impact of workplace h...

In our first LCNUK Podcast episode of 2026, Jen Ross, Lung Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner, is joined by Jeremy Smelt, a Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon, to discuss the advancements in robotic thoracic surgery and its integration with artificial intelligence. Jeremy shares his experiences and insights on how robotic techniques compare to traditional surgery, the impact on surgical teams...

A podcast about the new Professional Development Framework for Lung Cancer Navigators/Coordinators In this podcast, Jane Weir, Larissa Griffiths and Amanda Abbott talk about the new LCNUK Professional Development Framework for Lung Cancer Navigators/Coordinators. They cover:  An introduction to the Framework Its genesis - why did LCNUK feel the need for a Lung Cancer Navigator/Coordinator Framewor...

Following on from our previous LCNUK podcast on DNACPR, joining current LCNUK Chair Karen Clayton for our second podcast in this short series is Fiona Bushell from Irwin Mitchell. Fiona is a solicitor who specialises in advising clients on Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills and Probate at Irwin Mitchell, and joins Karen to discuss the very important topic of LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney). During...

Joining current LCNUK Chair Karen Clayton for our next LCNUK podcast, and first in a two part series, is Mat Culverhouse from Irwin Mitchell. Mat is a partner in the Public Law and Human Rights Department at Irwin Mitchell specialising in mental and community law, and joins Karen to discuss the very important topic of DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). During this podcast you w...

In this LCNUK podcast Vicki Anderson (LCNUK Committee Member and Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist) is joined by Dr Ruth Sharrock (Respiratory Consultant and Clinical Lead for Lung Cancer) to breakdown the importance of smoking cessation for our lung cancer patients. Together they discuss whether smoking is still a leading cause of lung cancers, when the best time is and how best to encourage those bei...

Welcome to LCNUK's first ever podcast. Sarah Ivey (Team Leader for Lung Cancer CNS Teams at Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals and LCNUK Committee Member) is joined by Michaela Morris (Occupational Therapist and Client Support Manager at Irwin Mitchell) to discuss the importance of Wellbeing in the Workplace and how looking after yourself is vitally important to your daily tasks. Michaela...