NHS England Podcast

In this episode of our new digital clinical safety podcast series, originally recorded in Autumn 2024, we are joined by Liz Barfield, who brings over 20 years of experience in this vital area. Liz’s extensive background includes roles in emergency care, implementation, and her most recent position as a Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) at NHS England, where she contributed to numerous national program...

Series four of the Transforming Primary Care podcast continues with an exploration of online consultation, which practices are required to offer to patients during core hours from 1 October. In this episode, Dr Tim Caroe GP and Medical Director, Primary Care Transformation for NHS England South East Region, is joined by a panel of GP and GP practice team colleagues sharing their experiences of int...

These are audio versions of the autumn/winter COVID and flu vaccination invitations. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/autumn-winter-2025-flu-vaccination-invitation-ages-16-64-with-long-term-health-conditions/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.ne...

These are audio versions of the autumn/winter COVID and flu vaccination invitations. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/autumn-winter-2025-covid-19-vaccine-invitation-ages-75-and-over/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.net

These are audio versions of the autumn/winter COVID and flu vaccination invitations. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - a https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/autumn-winter-2025-covid-19-vaccine-invitation-ages-75-and-over/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.net

This episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, chaired by Liz Spice head of primary care in the cross-sector area in the North East and Yorkshire region, covers the development of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) hubs in our local communities, their importance during periods of high demand and the considerations involved when setting them up. The panel including Dr Cath Monaghan, Medical...

In the first of our new series of digital clinical safety podcasts, we are joined by Chris Day, NHS England Clinical Lead for Cyber Operations and Robyn Dennis, NHS England Cyber Security Tiger Team Lead, as we explore how cyber threats directly impact patient care and what healthcare organisations and their staff can do to prevent them and minimise impact. Key insights include: • How cybersecurit...

In this episode of Advanced Practice Weekly, host Ajay Bhatt takes us inside the world of advanced practice in cancer care at the Royal Marsden Hospital. He’s joined by two outstanding professionals Danielle Pinnock and Victoria Sinnett. They offer powerful insights into how advanced practice is shaping patient care, education, and innovation in oncology. Danielle Pinnock, the Coordinating Educati...

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 h...

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,...

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 t...

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 consulta...

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 c...

In this first episode of series three of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, recorded in June 2025, Queens Nurse and Churchill Fellow Sarah Monks is joined by panel of GPs and healthcare practitioners to discuss the concept of neighbourhood health including the role of integrated neighbourhood teams. Find out about the community-based work already being delivered in the North East and Yorkshire...

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 u...

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.a...

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 u...

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

In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast which concludes the second series, a panel of practising GPs discuss the management of long-term health conditions within primary care including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. To give feedback on the Transforming Primary Care podcast please complete our survey before the end of June 2025. https://forms.office.co...

In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, a panel of practising GPs including Dr Aarti Bansal co-founder of the Greener Practice network, discuss the practical steps general practice colleagues can take towards greener and better healthcare, which benefit patients, GP practice teams and the planet. For more information about Greener NHS visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-east-...

A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/your-guide-to-nhs-breast-screening-audio/ If you have any questions regarding this episode please email us: england.contactus@nhs.net

In this podcast, Ricky Tenchavez shares his journey of implementing Scan4Safety at Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust. Discover how his clinical background and focus on staff engagement proved crucial to success, transforming initial resistance into enthusiastic adoption. Learn practical strategies for change management, from comprehensive staff training to building a champions network, and hear ho...

In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, a panel of practising GPs including Dr Minal Bakhai, Director for Primary Care and Community Transformation and Improvement at NHS England, discuss how new digital triage techniques within the Modern General Practice model have made a huge difference to both practices and patients. For more information about Modern General Practice visit: h...

Pharmacy First enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply. It includes the supply of appropriate medicines for 7 common conditions including earache, sore throat, and urinary tract infections, aiming to address health issues before they get worse. Pharmacies also provide blood pressure checks and contraception services, which hel...

NHS colleagues across the region are working hard to make it easier for people to access the care they need. In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast series, we explore the role of digital technology in addressing health inequalities and improving health outcomes for underserved groups and communities A panel of health and care professionals join Rachel Johns deputy regional direct...