Voices of Care

On this episode of the Voices of Care podcast, James Tugendhat, CEO of HC-One, discusses the challenges and opportunities in social care. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, James explores HC-One's initiatives to improve dementia care, develop the nursing workforce, and implement digital care platforms. Tugendhat shares insights on addressing the growing demand for social care, attracting investment for...

Professor Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Social Care in England, features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside host, Suhail Mirza, Professor Sturdy discusses her work as Chief Nurse for Social Care, the critical role of nursing in social care settings, and the vital need to change perceptions around social care nursing.

This episode of the #VoicesofCare podcast features Professor Vic Rayner, CEO of the National care Forum. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Vic discusses the work of the National Care Forum, the challenges facing the social care sector, and the importance of thinking about social care first. They also explore the need for improvement in pay and terms and conditions for care workers, the role of not-for-...

This episode of the Voices of Care podcast features Joseph Musgrave, CEO of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Joseph discusses the transformation of social care in Ireland, the growing importance of home care, and the challenges posed by an ageing population. Joseph also shares insights on policy changes following upcoming elections in the UK and Ireland, funding...

Dr Ian Gargan, CEO of the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN), and Pooja Rupalia-Seyani, Analytics Manager at PHIN, feature on this episode of the Voices of Care podcast. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Dr Ian and Pooja discuss the importance of data in healthcare, the need for collaboration between the NHS and the private acute sector, and PHIN’s progress in delivering the CMA Order.  

Sir Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats and MP for Kingston and Surbiton, features on this episode of #VoicesofCare. Alongside host, Suhail Mirza, Sir Ed discusses his personal connection to care, the pressing need for long-term social care reforms, the Liberal Democrats’ vision for transforming social care, and the challenge of tackling the country’s health inequalities.  

Michelle Gorringe, co-founder of Newcross Healthcare and its first Chief Ethical Officer, features on this episode of the Voices of Care podcast. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Michelle discusses her new role as Newcross’ Chief Ethical Officer, her nursing journey as well as the journey of Newcross Healthcare, FuturU and healthcare education provision, and the importance of supporting wellbeing for...

Professor Geeta Menon, Chair of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) Grand Advisory Council, features on this episode of the Voices of Care podcast. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Geeta discusses the challenges faced by international medical graduates, gender inequality in the medical profession, the role of technology in medical education and leadership in healthcare. 

Andrea Sutcliffe, CEO at the Nursing and Midwifery Council features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Andrea shares her experiences and expertise in the healthcare landscape, discussing topics ranging from the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, the significance of inclusion for nurses and patient wellbeing, leadership in healthcare, and the challenges faced by the NMC...

Tadgh Daly, Chief Executive Officer of Nursing Homes Ireland, features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Tadgh discusses increased workforce pressures, the impact of nursing home closures on the sector, lack of funding, ever-changing age demographics of the healthcare population, as well as the positive contributions of the nursing home sector.

Professor David Laughton, Group CEO at Royal Wolverhampton & Walsall NHS Trust features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, David discusses his extensive experience, challenges faced by the NHS, leadership and culture, and potential strategies for improvement in the healthcare system.

Patricia Higgins, CEO of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Patricia discusses workforce pressures faced in social and health care, Northern Ireland Social Care Council’s Strategic Plan for 2023 to 2027, as well as the Social Care Collaborative Forum. 

Anna Severwright, co-convenor at Social Care Future, features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Anna discusses the need for social care to focus on enabling individuals to lead a "gloriously ordinary life", Social Care Future's vision and the need for co-production to reshape social care.

Jackie Irvine, Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate, features on this episode of #VoicesofCare. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Jackie discusses the Care Inspectorate's work across Scotland's health and social care sector, the current challenges faced post-pandemic, and the importance of continuous innovation and collaboration with service users and providers.

Clare Teeney, Chief People Officer at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, features on this episode of #VoicesofCare. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Clare discusses the implementation of the NHS workforce plan, the significance of inclusion and diversity in workforce recruitment, as well as the future of training and education within healthcare.

Pauline Shepherd, CEO at the Independent Health and Care Providers in Northern Ireland, features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Pauline discusses the role of the independent sector amidst the current workforce crisis in healthcare, inclusion & the need to promote social care as a career.

Mary Wimbury, CEO at Care Forum Wales, features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Mary discusses the state of the social care sector in Wales, fees and funding, as well as what the future of the care workforce in Wales might look like.

Philip Luce, CEO at Bupa Cromwell, features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Philip discusses the role of the independent acute sector, the fierce competition for workforce, and the sector’s bounce back from the Covid period.

Karen Bonner, Chief Nurse at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust features on this episode of Voices of Care. Alongside our host, Suhail Mirza, Karen discusses the promise and the provisions of the NHS long-term workforce plan, and the thorny issue of how to create a truly inclusive culture.

In this episode we’re joined by Charlie Massey, CEO at the General Medical Council. Charlie sits down with our host, Suhail Mirza, to discuss the unprecedented workforce pressure and burnout the medical profession is facing, and the transformation envisaged by the NHS workforce plan.

Dr Rowena Christmas, Chair at The Royal College of General Practitioners Wales features on this episode of Voices of Care. Rowena sits down with host Suhail Mirza to discuss the transformation of the primary care sector in Wales & the prominent roles GPs will face within it.

Toby Lewis, CEO at Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, features on this episode of Voices of Care.  Toby sits down with Suhail to discuss health inequalities, retention, the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, recruitment pathways and more.  

Dr Ian Gargan, CEO at Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) sits down with Voices of Care host Suhail Mirza to discuss the current status of the independent sector and the role it can play in supporting the NHS.

Siva Anandaciva, Chief Analyst at The King’s Fund, joins Voices of Care host Suhail Mirza this week to offer his insight into funding, international comparisons, the state of clinical facilities and more.

Former Secretary of State for Health and Chair of Public Policy Projects Stephen Dorrell is our guest on #VoicesofCare this week. Stephen and host Suhail Mirza explore the issues facing healthcare, and what their solutions could look like, in this insightful episode.