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In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Dr Vincent Simpson, diabetes and endocrine registrar based in Derriford, Plymouth joins Dr Bryony Alderman, palliative medicine consultant and RCP Education Fellow in Sustainability. Together, they explore the intersection of diabetes care and environmental sustainability, focusing on Vincent's pioneering work around reusable cartridge insulin pens.From the initial spark of curiosity during a training session to national-level conversations with NHS England, Vincent shares his journey of uncovering the environmental impact of diabetes devices and advocating for change. The discussion covers practical steps clinicians can take, the importance of behavioural change, and how small interventions can lead to significant improvements in both patient care and environmental outcomes.Whether you're a physician, policymaker, or someone living with diabetes, this episode offers valuable insights into how sustainability can be seamlessly integrated into clinical practice.Dr Vincent Simpson and team recently won an RCP Excellence in Patient Care award for Sustainability – reducing the environmental impact of healthcare ResourcesPaper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dme.15409Local guidelines: https://sustainablediabetes.short.gy/guidelinesWebsite: https://sustainablediabetescare.comLinkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-vincent-simpsonBluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/drvsimpson.bsky.socialCreditsDr Bryony Alderman, consultant in palliative medicine, is the RCP Sustainability Fellow. Financial support for this clinical fellowship was provided as an Independent Medical Education Grant from Pfizer Limited. Pfizer Limited had no involvement in candidate selection, and no influence on the work of the clinical fellowship.RCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

This week the HSJ Health Check podcast explores how Labour hopes a fundamental change in the relationship between patients and services can turn the NHS around.We'll also ask whether the government has shot itself in the foot with its the ill-conceived pledge to abolish NHS England and slash staff at commissioning bodies.

This week on Hospitality Meets, I sit down with the brilliant Phil Shelley — Senior Operational Manager at NHS England and Chair of the NHS Food Review. Phil is an exceptional hospitality leader and human being and was crowned Outstanding Achievement Award winner at the 2025 Foodservice Cateys, only last Friday.Phil's career is a masterclass in purpose driven leadership. From his early days in hotel kitchens to shaping the future of hospital food, he's proof that hospitality is about so much more than service, it's about care.We talk about how hospitality thinking is transforming the NHS, the power of teamwork in driving real change, and why good food and kindness go hand in hand.It's an episode packed with humour, heart, and hope and a well deserved celebration of a man who's spent his life making food matter.Key TakeawaysFood Is Care: The NHS Food Review isn't just about meals — it's about dignity, wellbeing, and recovery.Hospitality Belongs Everywhere: Empathy, teamwork, and kindness are as crucial in hospitals as in hotels.Leadership Through Listening: Real change comes from empowering others, not instructing them.Progress Beats Perfection: Keep moving forward — the impact compounds.Celebrate the Wins: Recognition matters, especially when it shines a light on meaningful work.Memorable Quotes“I've got to say, Phil, I love my job”“Always has time for people. And isn't that the secret of success?”“Sometimes those challenges or the times where you really kind of hit a wall, they are the biggest learning areas”“You will find a solution, you will find a way together. And sometimes if you do it together, my goodness me, that is powerful”“I was thinking it must be Number 10 just down the road from me... and as the call went on, I suddenly realised, oh my gosh"Final ThoughtsPhil is a living reminder that hospitality is everywhere and when it's done with purpose, it can transform lives.This conversation is equal parts inspiring and grounding, showing how leadership, food, and humanity can come together to make a real difference, one plate at a time.Show PartnersA big shout out to Today's show partner, RotaCloud, the people management platform for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from a single, web-based app.It makes work simple for your team, too, allowing them to check their rotas, request holiday, and even pick up extra shifts straight from their phones.Try RotaCloud's time-saving tools today by heading to https://rotacloud.com/philThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In Episode 46, of Season 5 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom was joined by Ming Tang, Chief Data & Analytics Officer & Chief Digital & Information Officer at NHS England where they discuss the the governments 10-year strategy for the future of healthcare and the role that data and digital will play, which includes; From pharmacist to Chief Data and Analytics Officer at NHS England.The reason for trialling a dual role of CDAO and CDIO leading both digital and data strategies across the NHS.How the government's ten-year plan is driving a major shift in how digital and data support healthcare delivery.Why a single patient record is a cornerstone of the NHS's strategy.What the future of healthcare may look like in ten years.How digital transformation is already improving patient outcomes.How patients engage with the NHS will change dramatically. The impact the strategy will have on Staff of the NHS. The data challenges associated with building a single patient record.Why AI is delivering real impact in areas like diagnostics, software development, and operational efficiency.Why Digital inclusion remains a key focus, with efforts to support both patients and staff across varying levels of digital confidence.The challenges of building digital and data literacy at scale across different audiences.Why patient-centred design, multidisciplinary collaboration, and reimagining workflows are critical to success.Moving from treatment to prevention is a top priority.Moving from siloed data to real-time, person-centred, interoperable data flows.How AI is supporting clinicians by tools such as ambient voice technology. How proposed legislation could support seamless data sharing across NHS, suppliers, and public...

From CommunityLIVE by Hyland: AI that helps clinicians and patients, todayI sat down with Dr. Shankar Sridharan, baby heart doctor, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and National Clinical Lead for AI at NHS England. We spoke about taking AI out of pilots and into frontline care.Scale and design- The NHS has run the largest generative AI program with ambient voice across nine care settings so far.- 17,000 patients included with a staged, scientific approach.- Phase zero in the innovation lab, then professional actors and doctors in a safe test EHR, then real clinicians with real patients, then scale.Measured outcomes- 25% increase in direct care time.- In Accident and Emergency, documentation time reduced by 51%.- Independent analysis by York Health Economics Consortium shows each A&E doctor can see at least one extra patient per shift.- At NHS scale, that is 9,279 additional patients per day, a capacity benefit north of 650 million with a further documentation benefit of 160 million.Why now- Algorithmic AI needed high digital maturity and often lived in imaging.- Generative AI can work with unstructured data and needs operationalisation more than heavy new infrastructure.How to operationalise- People, process, technology in that order.- Train clinicians. Integrate into workflow. Measure time to decision, accuracy, and rework, not just model scores.Governance and assurance- Build at the speed of trust.Clear governance for data, cyber, and clinical safety, and assurance so the public can see how risk is managed.- Move beyond pilotitisTiny pilots with no owner and no scale plan slow us down.Create a national plan with strategic delivery, then expand by use case.- What good looks like in practiceAmbient voice reduces documentation load so clinicians focus on patients.Better throughput and clinicians who feel less drained at the end of a shift.The next step- Use AI as the tenth voice in multidisciplinary teams.- Not to replace clinicians, but to widen perspective, surface risks, and nudge better decisions.As Shankar put it, the clinician is the superhero. AI is the cape.This is how AI earns trust in healthcare. Results first. Safety always. Scale with discipline.#data #ai #CommunityLIVE25 #hyland #theravitshow

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 programmes. In 2019, she completed an MSc in Patient Safety, focusing her dissertation on the DCB safety standards. Throughout the podcast, Liz shares valuable insights and practical hints and tips for those working in digital clinical safety roles. Further resources: • Digital Clinical Safety – Essentials e-learning training module https://digital.nhs.uk/services/clinical-safety/clinical-risk-management-training#essentials-training • Digital Clinical Safety – Intermediate e-learning training module https://digital.nhs.uk/services/clinical-safety/clinical-risk-management-training#intermediate-training • Digital Clinical Safety – Practitioner training https://digital.nhs.uk/services/clinical-safety/clinical-risk-management-training#practitioner-training • Digital Safety in Practice course - https://digital.nhs.uk/services/clinical-safety/clinical-risk-management-training#digital-safety-in-practice • Digital Clinical Safety – Refresher training https://digital.nhs.uk/services/clinical-safety/clinical-risk-management-training#refresher-training The digital clinical risk management standards: • DCB0129: Clinical Risk Management: its Application in the Manufacture of Health IT Systems https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-standards/governance/latest-activity/standards-and-collections/dcb0129-clinical-risk-management-its-application-in-the-manufacture-of-health-it-systems/ • DCB0160: Clinical Risk Management: its Application in the Deployment and Use of Health IT Systems - NHS England Digital https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-standards/governance/latest-activity/standards-and-collections/dcb0160-clinical-risk-management-its-application-in-the-deployment-and-use-of-health-it-systems/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/insights-from-a-national-clinical-safety-officer-podcast-transcript/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - Tengland.clinical.safety@nhs.net

The atmosphere of the emergency department can be a hard thing to put into words, with intense emotions washing over patients and staff alike. This month we feature a poem, powerfully illustrating the drama and stress inside the ED bubble. One of the recurring sources of uncertainty for patients is the question, “How long until I'm seen, doc?”, and there's a paper following up on that issue with a personalised approach. A framework that has been employed by NHS England, aimed at dealing with the problem, is Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The next paper finds there is a limited evidence on the impact of SDECs, as well as confusion around their definition. Another paper on the subject of patient flow shows that while digital solutions are promising, you can't replace a streaming nurse for critical decisions. To finish the episode is a 10-year retrospective review on the use of blood in paediatric trauma, drawing on the data of the Trauma Audit Research Network. Read the highlights: October 2025 primary survey Whose turn is it? Poetry: the art of expression “How long until I am seen, doc?” Modelling paediatric emergency department waiting times to make personalised predictions Impact of same day emergency care services on urgent and emergency care delivery outcomes: a systematic review Blood product use in paediatric trauma: lessons from the TARN data The EMJ podcast is hosted by: Prof. Richard Body, EMJ Deputy Editor, University of Manchester, UK (@richardbody) Dr. Sarah Edwards, EMJ Senior Associate Editor and Social Media Editor, Royal Derby Hospital, UK (@drsarahedwards) You can subscribe to the EMJ podcast on all podcast platforms to get the latest podcast every month. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider leaving us a review or a comment on the EMJ Podcast Apple (https://apple.co/4bfcMU0) or Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3ufutSL) page.

The HSJ Health Check podcast is tracking development of the government's planned Health Bill. This week we talk to Ian Dodge, who shaped several major pieces of NHS legislation as a national director at NHS England and the Department of Health.Mr Dodge reflects on the lessons that can be learned from two decades of NHS restructure Acts: They rarely succeed in transforming services, take longer and are more complex than thought, and open the door to a range of unpredictable challenges from outsiders and political opponents.We talk about where these attacks might come, and the dilemmas facing goverment itself about what to include. Mr Dodge says ministers have already missed the chance of sticking to a very slim piece of legislation, abolishing NHS England as straightforwardly as possible. “The 10-Year Plan blew that out of the water with a whole heap of things that the government decided to abolish,” he said. “Already this thing has ballooned.”On timing, NHSE is unlikely to be abolished until “sometime between 1 October 2027 or 1 April 2028… and it will take up a vast amount of time and effort.”Send views and questions to annabelle.collins@hsj.co.uk.You can listen to HSJ Health Check on this page, or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and all the other popular podcast platforms.

Holly talks to autistic mothers Lynette Morgan and Sophia Abdel about their experiences in pregnancy and motherhood.Links for this episode:Maternity Autism Research GroupFind out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at autismcentral.org.ukSome of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a glossary to explain some of the terms mentioned.The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on the Autism Central YouTube channel.

Holly chats to autistic researcher Dr. Wenn Lawson aboutgetting older and what this means for autistic people.Find out more about our programme for parents and carers ofautistic people at autismcentral.org.ukSome of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms youmay be unfamiliar with. We've put together a glossary toexplain some of the terms mentioned.The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central andis the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on our YouTube channel.

Holly meets Jamie + Lion to talk about their experiences around moving away from home, setting up an autism-friendly space and how to get support with independent living.Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at autismcentral.org.ukSome of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a glossary to explain some of the terms mentioned.The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on the Autism Central YouTube channel.

Holly talks to Senior Lecturer in Autism Dr Luke Beardon and autistic student Leona Laverty about starting university and how to get support.Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at autismcentral.org.ukSome of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a glossary to explain some of the terms mentioned.The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on the Autism Central YouTube channel.

Holly chats to two autistic people, Andrew Carpenter and Mandy Taylor, about their experiences around starting work, with tips and advice for other autistic people.Links for this episode:·      Access to work ·      Finding work – links to resources on the Autism Central website·      Transition to adulthood – free resources that can be accessed by registering on the Autism Central websiteFind out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at autismcentral.org.ukSome of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a glossary to explain some of the terms mentioned.The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on the Autism Central YouTube channel.

Holly meets autistic coach Sarah-Jane Critchley and autistic mum and veterinary surgeon Jacq Watkins to talk about the changes young people face when finishing school and how we can best support them.Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at autismcentral.org.ukSome of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a glossary to explain some of the terms mentioned.The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on the Autism Central YouTube channel.

This week we discuss an exclusive story about a major expansion of cancer testing centres that will see the private sector take on a bigger role delivering NHS services.We'll weigh up the success of the community diagnostic testing programme so far - and ask if one crucial factor could be holding it back. Also, an update on plans to launch a ‘single patient record', following revelations that NHS England wants to launch a prototype by the end of the year.

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 Director of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, also explores the role of ARI hubs in the NHS response to winter, their impacts in previous winters and how they align with the key shift from hospital to community outlined within the 10-year plan. With neighbourhood health being firmly on the horizon, what can we learn from those who have been pioneering respiratory care closer to home? For more information about ARI hubs visit NHS England https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/combined-adult-and-paediatric-acute-respiratory-infection-ari-hubs/ For a transcript of this episode, visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/same-day-urgent-respiratory-care-in-the-community-a-breath-of-fresh-air/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net.

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 cybersecurity incidents directly impact clinical safety and patient care • The most common cyber threats facing healthcare organisations, including ransomware and new AI-enabled risks • Why ""cyber is a team sport"" and everyone has a role to play in healthcare security • Practical strategies for preventing cyber incidents and protecting patient data • The importance of planning for business continuity and disaster recovery • How to integrate cybersecurity considerations throughout the digital product lifecycle The podcast provides essential listening for those working in digital clinical safety, patient safety and cyber security roles, but will also be of interest to anyone in healthcare who wants to understand how cybersecurity and patient safety work together to protect patients from harm. Further resources: • Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) - https://www.dsptoolkit.nhs.uk/ • Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (CDTAC) - https://transform.england.nhs.uk/key-tools-and-info/digital-technology-assessment-criteria-dtac/ • Chris's blog on multi-factor authentication (MFA): https://digital.nhs.uk/blog/transformation-blog/2023/multi-factor-authentication-a-silver-cyber-bullet • NHS multi-factor authentication (MFA) Policy - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber-and-data-security/guidance-and-assurance/multi-factor-authentication-mfa-policy/nhs-england-multi-factor-authentication-policy • Cyber operations website - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber • National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) Cyber Aware campaign on top tips for all of us - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home • Network and Information Systems (NIS) regulations - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/network-and-information-systems-regulations-2018-health-sector-guide/the-network-and-information-systems-regulations-2018-guide-for-the-health-sector-in-england#introduction • Health and Adult Social Care Cyber Security Strategy for 2030 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-strategy-for-health-and-social-care-2023-to-2030/a-cyber-resilient-health-and-adult-social-care-system-in-england-cyber-security-strategy-to-2030#approach-the-5-pillars# • NHS cyber and data security services and resources - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber-and-data-security/services • Resources published for Cyber Awareness Month 2024 - including the Cyber Sessions podcasts - https://digital.nhs.uk/cyber-and-data-security/campaigns/cyber-security-awareness-month If you have any questions or would like to know more about what NHS England cyber operations does, email cybersecurity@nhs.net. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/patient-safety-through-cybersecurity-preventing-harm-from-digital-threats/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - cybersecurity@nhs.net

Scientists say they have created an AI tool that could predict a patient's risk of hundreds of diseases years before they develop symptoms.The technology, if it works, could help revolutionise a health service which is always looking for ways to reduce costs and offer better patient care.However, with many people feeling the NHS can often struggle to implement new technologies - how ready is the health service for such a potentially groundbreaking tool?Who will be accountable if it gives a wrong diagnosis? And should people be scared AI is about to replace the human touch of their local GP?Niall is joined by Sky's science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore, who explains how the technology works and how prepared the NHS might be to introduce it. Dr Ben Maruthappu, founder of healthtech company Cera and former innovation adviser to NHS England, also reveals what other AI tools are on the horizon.Producers: Emily Hulme and Natalie KtenaEditor: Mike Bovill

In this episode of Health on the Line, host Matthew Taylor is joined by two NHS Confederation colleagues Rebecca Gray, director of the Mental Health Network, and Rory Deighton, director of the Acute Network, to unpack the reintroduction of NHS league tables and their implications for NHS trusts.The trio discuss the intended role of league tables in driving improvement and accountability with the caveat that they also carry risks, particularly when misinterpreted or used to name and shame providers. The group discusses how misleading headlines and lack of context can undermine public trust and demoralise frontline staff.Together, the guests consider how league tables must be designed and communicated with care, ensuring they reflect what truly matters to patients and avoid unintended consequences. With winter pressures looming and leadership under scrutiny, this episode calls for a more intelligent, balanced debate about performance, accountability, quality data and NHS oversight.The conversation also touches on the seismic news of ‘fearless' Claire Murdoch's resignation as NHS England's national director for mental health. Rebecca Gray reflects on Murdoch's legacy, describing her as “a phenomenal force” and someone who consistently challenged the system to ensure mental health remained a national priority. Health on the Line is an NHS Confederation podcast, produced by HealthCommsPlus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Cumpstey is joined by three experts from NHS England; Mindy Dawes, Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Maria Oyston, Head of Nursing Service Transformation & Resilience at NHS England; and Jane Murkin, Deputy Director for Safety & Improvement - Nursing at NHS England, to discuss the Dreaming Project and Toolkit. The conversation delves into the origins and implementation of the Dreaming Collaborative, which aims to prevent patient deconditioning post-surgery by promoting early drinking, eating, and mobilizing. They discuss the contributions of various stakeholders, the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach, and the toolkit which was designed to help healthcare providers implement these strategies effectively. The episode highlights the significant improvements in patient outcomes and reduced length of stay achieved through this project, as well as the importance of engaging patients and healthcare staff at all levels. Further reading: We mention this paper: https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(22)00146-5/fulltext Our guest, Mindy Dawes, provides this paper: https://www.bjanaesthesia.org.uk/article/S0007-0912(25)00162-X/abstract

HSJ Health Check returns this week, just as NHS England unveils new performance rankings for every trust in England.We unpick how the league table is drawn up, ask who exactly it is aimed at, and whether it will have any meaningful impact on performance and transparency. Also, more on the cost of the latest doctors' strikes and the financial asks facing trusts this year.We are sorry for the poor quality audio at some points in this week's podcast - we encountered problems with the platform we use to record it. We tried to clean it up as much as possible as we wanted to publish the discussion rather than scrap it all together this week.

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Professor Mark Harber, nephrologist, and RCP sustainability advisor, is joined by Chris Gormley, Chief Sustainability Officer at NHS England, to explore the NHS's groundbreaking journey toward net zero.Together, they discuss the origins of the NHS's green strategy, the global health implications of climate change, and the ambitious targets set for 2040 and 2045. Chris shares insights into the NHS's leadership on sustainability, the economic and health drivers behind the movement, and the practical steps being taken - from decarbonising the supply chain to rolling out solar energy across NHS estates.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in embedding sustainability into clinical practice, the importance of international collaboration, and how clinicians and staff can get involved through green plans and toolkits.ResourcesGreener NHS plan website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/Greener NHS – case studies https://www.england.nhs.uk/greenernhs/whats-already-happening/12 things we can do as individuals to become greenerRCP view on healthcare sustainability and climate changeCSH Courses Courses | Centre for Sustainable Healthcaree-learning for Health – Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare - elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)SusQI.org (step by step guide) Step-by-step guide | Centre for Sustainab (susqi.org)Greener NHS Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk)CSH Resource Library Resource library | Sustainable Healthcare Networks HubCSH Networks Networks | Sustainable Healthcare Networks HubRCP Links Education Events Membership Improving care Policy and campaigns RCP Social Media Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X Bluesky Music: Episode 50 onward - Bensound.com Episodes 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas

Holly talks to Dr Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker about puberty and what parents and carers can do to support autistic young people during this period.Links for this episode:You can watch the following free webinar series by Dr Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker on the Autism Central website:·      Wellbeing for parents/carers·      Navigating education and working well with school·      Low demand parenting Find out more about our programme for parents and carers of autistic people at autismcentral.org.ukSome of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms you may be unfamiliar with. We've put together a glossary to explain some of the terms mentioned. The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central and is the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved.  More content can be found on the Autism Central YouTube channel.

This episode of Unplugged, in collaboration with Digital Health Networks sponsor CereCore International, focuses on delivery of the 10 year health plan. Podcast host Jordan Sollof is joined by Sir David Sloman, senior advisor to CereCore International and former chief operating officer at NHS England, and Andrew Hine, managing director at CereCore International. The pair welcome the publication of the 10 year health plan and the fact we have now have high level vision, but stress that leadership on the ground needs to grasp this opportunity and gets moving, not waiting to be told what to do. Sloman and Hine both give their advice to organisations about to implement an electronic patient record system, urging them to get help from people who have done it multiple times before in their careers as they are the subject matter experts who can spot the “bear traps”. They stress the importance of optimism, pace and momentum if we want the 10 year health plan to be achieved in the timeframe set out and that the NHS must be get cracking straight away and not wait two years to make changes. Guests: Sir David Sloman, senior advisor to CereCore International and former chief operating officer at NHS England Andrew Hine, managing director at CereCore International  

Holly talks to Hannah Molloy, Jacob Lennon and Sophia Vasi about their experiences of transitions at school. Links for this episode:Autistic Young Experts share their views on bullying (requires registration on the Autism Central website to view)Autistic and OK programme Find out more about our programme for parents and carers ofautistic people at autismcentral.org.uk Some of our podcast episodes contain specialist terms youmay be unfamiliar with. We've put together a glossary toexplain some of the terms mentioned. The Autism Central Podcast is produced by Autism Central andis the copyright of NHS England. All rights reserved. More content can be found on the Autism Central YouTubechannel.

What if technology could fundamentally transform your relationship with the NHS? In this groundbreaking episode, host Suhail Mirza sits down with Ming Tang, Chief Digital and Information Officer at NHS England, to explore the ambitious vision behind the NHS 10 Year Health Plan's digital transformation. Discover: How the NHS app will become your "digital front door" to healthcare The game-changing Single Patient Record that will revolutionize care Voice technology freeing clinicians from 14% of their admin time AI-assisted surgery and smart hospitals on the horizon Why your health data could help develop life-saving treatments "What's really appealing to me is that we can use technology to transform not just how we deliver services, but the relationship between the public and the NHS," reveals Tang. From patient empowerment to workforce transformation, this episode unpacks how cutting-edge technology promises to make healthcare more personalised, accessible, and efficient for everyone.

What if general practice could seamlessly connect with secondary care? In this episode, Ben speaks with Dr. Charlie Andrews, a GP at Somerset's Summer Valley Medical Group and a leading voice in gastroenterology. Charlie shares his journey and the inspiration behind pioneering specialised roles for GPs. He discusses his innovative training programme, supported by NHS England and the Southwest Endoscopy Training Academy, which empowers GPs to expand into areas like inflammatory bowel disease and endoscopy while collaborating with hospital specialists. Charlie also explores the challenges of recruiting and funding GPs for extended roles and explains the practical implementation guide that ensures smooth transitions and proper supervision. Join us for an insightful conversation about how collaboration, innovation, and passion are reshaping patient care, bridging the gap between primary and secondary care, and opening exciting new pathways for GPs across the UK. Introduction (0:09) Does anyone else offer the same training programme? (03:54) Joint working between General Practice & Secondary care.. (04:21)  A two way learning.. (06:45)  Referral and utilisation rates (07:23) Making it better for patients (08:01) The 10 year plan (08:46)  The training programme (10:17)  The placements (12:44) Funding (14:14)  Learnings so far.. (15:53)  Find out more.. (17:54) What does gastroenterology look like in 10 years time (20:17)  Getting in touch (22:28) Access the GPwER framework document here.  The GPwER course brochure can be found here. The training programme evaluation can be found here. Listen to Charlies educational podcast that he runs for the PCSG for primary care clinicians here. Contact Charlie directly via email here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.

How should nursing staff be expected to meet the growing need for palliative and end of life care now and in the future?The latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast hears the views of leading nurses on how to equip the profession with the skills and confidence to talk to and support those at the end of life, both in general and specialist areas.RCNi senior nurse editor Richard Hatchett chairs a discussion of these issues with NHS England chief nursing officer Duncan Barton, University of Glasgow clinical professor of nursing and palliative care Bridget Johnston, Marie Curie chief nursing officer Annette Weatherley and RCN UK chief nursing officer Lynn Woolsey.This episode was recorded at a Marie Curie and Royal College of Nursing conference on the future of palliative and end of life care in London in June 2025.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Health Technology Assessment Innovation Laboratory (HTA Lab) was launched in June 2023 to test and develop creative solutions to complex problems in health technology assessment. Joining us to discuss its first 2 years of success are our guests: Jamie Elvidge, senior scientific adviser at NICE; Jack Turner, deputy director for medicines access at NHS England; and Victoria Jordan, director of value and access policy at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.

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 consultant pharmacist Dr Rani Khatib, National Specialty Advisor for CVD Prevention at NHS England. For more information on CVD prevention visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/cvd/prevention-recovery/ For more detail on CVD Prevent visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/cvd/cvdprevent/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/podcast-cracking-down-on-cardiovascular-disease/

A once-a-day pill health experts are calling 'life-changing' will be offered to hundreds of people living with cystic fibrosis.The drug, called Alyftrek, is a type of modular therapy which works to tackle the underlying cause of the rare condition.NHS England has announced that the treatment will be available for children and adults with rare forms of cystic fibrosis.A new £650 million Electric Car Grant announced by the government is set to reduce the cost of some new electric cars.We speak with Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson about the technology behind their new EV bundle, which includes free charging.Plus, Nvidia are getting the ball rolling again for sales of their famous chips in China.Also in this episode:-Blue Sharks have a unique structure on their skin which allows them to change colour-Elon Musk's Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl - are they romantic interests or just skins?-Hamleys names Lego, Barbie and Rubik's Cube the top three toys of all time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 9 years now, UK sight loss charity RNIB has been working and campaigning to make all NHS England patient information, available to blind and partially sighted people in an accessible way. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anna Tylor and Khadija Raza, from RNIB, to find out if there's light at the end of the tunnel. If you'd like more details, please go to rnib.in/AIS2025 or visit www.rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

NHS England has published its 10 Year Health Plan for England. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Vivienne Francis, from RNIB, to discuss what this could mean for blind and partially sighted people. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

Send us a textGrab your trainers, your dog lead, or a cuppa and join us for some free CPD as we have another relaxed round up of recent Red Whale primary care Pearls of wisdom.  In the first of two episodes this month, Ali and Nik discuss: Glue ear: should we refer as soon as we suspect?Contraception after a diagnosis of breast cancer: supporting choice.Physical health and severe mental illness: can we reduce significant health inequalities?Listen as soon as you can to ensure you have full access to all the free resources. The rest of the Pearls from May will be covered next week along with a new best intentions story to put a smile on your face.Glue ear: should we refer as soon as we suspect?  https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng233 Videos https://www.littleears.soton.ac.uk/nasal-balloon-instructions https://www.redwhale.co.uk/bytes/otitis-media-with-effusion-in-under-12s-glue-ear  (You'll need to sign in, or sign up to a free Red Whale account to view the video byte above!) Contraception after a diagnosis of breast cancer: supporting choice   https://www.fsrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/fsrh-cadbc-guidance-document-15-nov-2023.pdf Physical health and severe mental illness: can we reduce significant health inequalities?   NHS England, 2024; Improving physical healthcare for people living with SMI in primary care). 'Being Bothered About Billy' - The RCGP James Mackenzie Lecture 2012 with Professor Helen Lester Send us your feedback podcast@redwhale.co.uk or send a voice message Sign up to receive Pearls here. Pearls are available for 3 months from publish date. After this, you can get access them plus 100s more articles when you buy a one-day online course from Red Whale OR sign up to Red Whale Unlimited. Find out more here. Follow us: X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInDisclaimer: We make every effort to ensure the information in this podcast is accurate and correct at the date of publication, but it is of necessity of a brief and general nature, and this should not replace your own good clinical judgement, or be regarded as a substitute for taking professional advice in appropriate circumstances. In particular, check drug doses, side-effects and interactions with the British National Formulary. Save insofar as any such liability cannot be excluded at law, we do not accept any liability for loss of any type caused by reliance on the information in this podcast....

In this second episode of our lung cancer miniseries, Jonathan Sackier is joined by David Baldwin, a leading expert in screening, epidemiology, and policy. Baldwin reflects on national screening programmes, groundbreaking trials, and how AI, big data, and evidence-based guidelines are reshaping lung cancer care. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:17 – Key takeaways from the UKLS trial 11:10 – Boosting participation in screening studies 17:04 – The Targeted Lung Health Check programme 23:30 – Understanding large datasets in lung cancer epidemiology 32:44 – AI and big data in lung cancer imaging 41:43 – Shaping national guidelines 47:47 – Are we doing enough to prevent lung cancer? 53:06 – Baldwin's three wishes for healthcare

The government's health agency, the MHRA, is warning women that they shouldn't use weight loss jabs while pregnant and that the drugs can also affect the reliability of the pill, which has led to a rise in so-called "Ozempic babies".   On today's Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to Dr Nikita Kanani, a GP and former medical director for primary care at NHS England, about the risks, whether there are other concerns about using them and if there should be tighter restrictions on online sales of the jabs.  Producer: Emily Hulme Editor: Wendy Parker 

After a decade of tight funding settlements and the Covid-19 pandemic, Wes Streeting is the latest health secretary trying to improve NHS productivity. But what can the government do to ensure the NHS spends its budget – due to be more than £200bn in 2025/26 – more effectively? This event, held in partnership with the Health Foundation, explored what the NHS can do to improve productivity – which is vital to improve the quality of services for patients, ensure the NHS is financially sustainable and provide value for money for taxpayers. What improvements in productivity and health outcomes can technology really deliver? What lessons are there from previous governments' attempts to make efficiency savings? What options does Streeting really have to drive through reforms? What effect – if any – will the abolition of NHS England and cuts to integrated care boards' budgets have on driving productivity to improve performance? To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel including: Helen Buckingham, Chair of Trustees at National Voices Anita Charlesworth, Senior Economic Advisor at the Health Foundation Caroline Clarke, Regional Director of the NHS in London Rachel Sylvester, Political Editor at the Observer The event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. This event was held in partnership with The Health Foundation.

Two deeply disturbing cases in France have reignited national debate about how the justice system handles sexual violence. In December last year, Dominique Pelicot was found guilty of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife while she was unconscious and inviting other men to do the same. This week, Joël Le Scouarnec, a retired surgeon, was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in jail for sexually abusing almost 300 people, mostly children. His victims have spoken out against this sentence and lawyers have called for a change in the law. Jessica Creighton is joined by Blandine Deverlanges, a feminist activist and the Founder of Les Amazones d'Avignon, and BBC correspondent Hugh Schofield to discuss the situation. Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan, known for roles in films such as Maestro, Promising Young Woman and Suffragette, returns to our cinema screens in the comedy drama The Ballad of Wallis Island. She talks about playing ex-folk singer Nell, working on a film set with a young baby, and how she feels about turning 40. The Secret Intelligence Service, known as MI6, is about to appoint a new chief and it's looking very likely that it will be a woman for the first time in the organisation's 115-year history. Former BBC defence correspondent Gordon Corera and spy novelist Ava Glass tell Jessica who's in the running and how significant it is that this organisation could be run by a woman.A new blood test which will help develop personalised cancer treatment is going to be rolled out across the NHS. The technique, known as a 'liquid biopsy' will be offered as a standard for lung cancer patients, and the NHS is now planning on expanding this testing to advanced breast cancer patients. Jessica is joined by Peter Johnson, national clinical director for cancer at NHS England, to discuss how this works and the impact it could have.Earlier this week, goalkeeper Mary Earps, one of England's most high profile footballers, announced her retirement from the international game. Her decision comes just five weeks before the Lionesses go to the European Championships to defend their title. Joining Jessica to discuss her decision is football writer for the Guardian Suzy Wrack, and sports lecturer at the University of Worcester and professional goalkeeping coach, Dr Julia West. Presenter: Jessica Creighton Producer: Andrea Kidd

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Ben chats with Dr Adrian James, one of the UK's most senior psychiatrists and NHS England's first Medical Director for Mental Health and Neurodiversity. Adrian takes on this role at a crucial time, with rising waitlists, overwhelmed services turning away new referrals, and medication shortages forcing patients to ration.They delve into the postcode lottery of waiting lists, ongoing medication shortages, the lack of accessible NHS data, obstacles to the Right to Choose, why autism in women is so often overlooked, and what's needed to fix a broken system._________00:00 Introduction2:03 Adrian's Brain3:09 Adrian: “I Thought Mental Illness Happened to Other People”5:38 Psychiatrists VS Lived Experience6:30 What Does Adrian Do?7:53 Why Adrian Took on the Role: “Things Needed to Change”9:50 NHS Director or Neurodiversity and Mental Health: One Year In10:45 Mental Health VS Neurodiversity11:12 If Adrian Had a Magic Wand12:33 ADHD & Autism Assessments: How Do We Clear This Backlog?15:08 Ben: “No-one is on the List on a Whim!”17:14 Resource & Funding VS NHS19:50 Ben's Push For Real Answers on Long Wait Lists, ADHD & Autism Diagnosis Delays22:00 The Messages Adrian Receives23:43 Neurodivergence: The Power of Early Intervention26:26 The Missed Women of Autism: “What Now?”30:31 Declined Right To Choose: Why?32:44 Can All GP's Diagnose Neurodivergence?34:23 What Neurodiversity Training is Happening in the NHS?37:00 What Data Does the NHS Collect Around Neurodivergence?37:33 Why Are Waitlist Times So Different Around the Country?38:52 How Do You Action Change?43:00 The ADHD Medication Shortage VS NHS46:28 Do We Have Enough GP's?47:33 How Do We Up-Skill Gp's Understanding of Neurodiversity?50:56 Adrian: “I'm Very Aware We Haven't Got Things Right”52:21 Neurodiversity: Parallels to Mental Health Evolution55:42 What is a Super Specialist?56:37 PMDD: What Exposure Is Adrian Having to This?57:45 A Face For Neurodiversity in the NHS 58:44 NHS VS Change and Solutions1:00:15 Weaving Neurodivergence into the NHS & Adrian's Green Dot Badge Giving__________On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.Host: Ben BransonHead of Production: Bella NealeAssistant Producer: Phoebe De LeiburnéVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348_____________________________________Follow & subscribe…Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benDr Adrian James @dradrianjamesIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gavin and Jessamy welcome Dr. Hugh Alderwick from the Health Foundation to The Lancet Voice as we explore the impact of the Labour government's health policies since coming to power in the UK. What might the anticipated 10-year plan for the NHS look like? What are the implications of dismantling NHS England? Will any government get a handle on social care?Hugh also provides expert analysis on the balance between funding and reform, the role of AI in health care, and the pressing issue of improving access to primary care.Send us your feedback!Read all of our content at https://www.thelancet.com/?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_generic_lancetCheck out all the podcasts from The Lancet Group:https://www.thelancet.com/multimedia/podcasts?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_generic_lancetContinue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

In this piece we discuss perioperative medicine with Ramani Moonesinghe, an anaesthetist and intensive care specialist from London, England, and Phuong Markman, an anaesthetist from Cairns, Australia. We explore access to and outcomes from surgery, particularly in relation to remoteness and socioeconomic deprivation. Then we talk about specific interventions to improve the patient experience, such as Sip til Send, and the challenges of implementing the program and demonstrating that it's safe with respect to aspiration. Finally we discuss whether AI and robotics can assist patients in the perioperative journey. Presented by Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie on location at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine in Cairns, Australia, with their guests, Professor Ramani Moonesinghe, Professor of Perioperative Medicine, University College London, National Director of Patient Safety and National Clinical Director for Critical and Perioperative Care, NHS England, and Dr Phuong Markman, Consultant Anaesthetist, Cairns Hospital, Australia.

Dave Semple, Public and Commercial Service Union (PCS) national Vice president, speaking in a personal capacity, discusses the issues at stake in the upcoming union elections. From 16 April, ballot papers will go out to PCS members to vote for a new National Executive Committee (NEC) and president. PCS organises workers in the civil service, in government agencies and other public sector bodies, and on outsourced government contracts. Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden's “radical reforms” and Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement promise “the worst cuts since austerity” – a £2 billion axe to the civil service. This includes 15% cuts to departmental budgets, tens of thousands of jobs to go, the abolition of NHS England with the loss of half the workforce, below-inflation pay rises, unsafe pensions, office closures, increased workload, and attacks on the working environment, including hybrid working. And this catalogue was all promised before the onset of economic chaos and potential downturn following Trump's tariffs. Elections are taking place this spring in a number of unions – the first time under Starmer's government. They are all an opportunity for members to elect a fighting leadership that will stand up to Starmer and lead a serious campaign to defend members. Read more: PCS must fight Starmer's cuts https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/137687/09-04-2025/pcs-must-fight-starmers-cuts/ The battle for the PCS https://socialismtoday.org/the-battle-for-the-pcs More Info - Click here for all your Socialist Party links: https://linkin.bio/socialistparty/ We need your help campaigning! The establishment political parties have the backing of the capitalist elites. We need to build a mass movement of working class fighters to take them on. Find out more details about your local campaigns and how you can help by filling in this form: https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/join The Socialist Party has no big-business backers, so we rely on your donations to fund all our campaigns. Donate at https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/donations/donatejune2025/ Subscribe to our weekly paper, ‘the Socialist', and our monthly magazine ‘Socialism Today': https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/subscribe-2/

In this episode, Simon Scott and Jordan James share and discuss three hot topics about Autism and ADHD as they celebrate Autism Acceptance Month.They critique a recent article in The Independent that reflects on the themes of the last episodes hot topic around Bella Ramsey being diagnosed Autistic. The articles author dismisses self diagnosis as 'armchair diagnoses', bashes social media advocating as misinformation and brands the act of suggesting to someone they may be neurodivergent as a rude and unacceptable thing to do. Simon and Jordan emphasize the importance of understanding and celebrating neurodivergence while addressing the harmful narratives perpetuated by ill informed media outlets and share personal experiences and insights on navigating conversations about neurodivergence, celebrating neurodiversity and the positive aspects of being autistic. The article: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/bella-ramsey-autism-adhd-diagnosis-tiktok-neurodivergence-b2723125.html#comments-areaThe second Hot Topic explores the cultural significance of the custom NBA sneakers campaign that is raising money and awareness in relation to autism acceptance month. They discuss the impact of custom sneakers designed to support the autism community and the importance of broader awareness campaigns: https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/custom-sneaker-campaign-organized-by-utah-jazz-coach-to-benefit-autism-acceptance-efforts-returns-for-second-seasonThe conversation shifts to the controversial changes proposed by NHS England regarding the Right to Choose, highlighting the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing timely diagnoses and support.SUPPORT US THROUGH OUR SPONSERS:Work with Ashley Bentley at Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy to break free from old patterns and start living with more clarity, confidence, and connection - https://bit.ly/ashleyndeGet an Autism and ADHD assessment in the UK with https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com/ Use the Discount Code RTN23 when you make your initial enquiry through the RTN website or the website portal.Support the show with our merch! Get our t-shirts and hoodies at https://www.dollysdaydreamscheshire.co.uk/the-neurodivergent-experienceFollow NDE on social media:Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent ExperienceYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we please ask that you consider leaving a short a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After weeks of speculation, Liz Kendall has confirmed what benefits are to be axed in order to save £5 billion from the welfare bill - but at what cost for sick and disabled people?Keir Starmer says the rising benefit bill is “devastating for public finances” and has “wreaked a terrible human cost”. But many of his own Labour MPs have accused him of selling cuts as compassion and in the words of Clive Lewis “causing pain for millions”. Zoë Grünewald steps in for Nish to survey the fallout with Coco. And the cuts don't stop there - NHS England's abolition and unprecedented cost-cutting could see up to 30,000 jobs lost. Zoë and Coco discuss the “high-stakes” move, which the Institute of Fiscal Studies has said is “not fully thought through”.Next up, the Tories and Reform are trying to seize the news-agenda with a pair of not-so special special announcements. And Coco has one of her own… CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS VOY https://www.joinvoy.com/psukSHOPIFY https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk GuestsMikey ErhardtZoë Grünewald Audio CreditsSky NewsBBC Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.comInsta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK

Today, we look at the news that ministers could abandon plans to freeze some disability benefits.Paddy, Laura and Henry discuss where the news came from, and what the plans were in the first place.And, after a week in which Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced that he was getting rid of NHS England, they look at how he might be changing other parts of the health service.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Adam Chowdhury. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. NHS England will be demolished as Labour make sweeping changes to the NHS, and cuts are coming to welfare too, with Health Secretary Streeting saying mental health disorders are 'over-diagnosed'. Plus, Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott wants phones banned from all schools, and Finland President Alexander Stubb says Putin does not want a ceasefire.

Today, Adam and Henry discuss Starmer's announcement to abolish NHS England, which handles the day to day running of the health service and has been described by the government as the “world's largest quango”.Health Secretary Wes Streeting is also on to talk about the plans and what they mean for healthcare in the UK. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Shiler Mahmoudi and Nancy Geddes. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

We'll start with the good news - Reform UK appears to be imploding. Nigel Farage has had a wildly public fallout with (now former) Reform MP Rupert Lowe, who was stripped of his whip and investigated by the police over alleged workplace bullying and “verbal threats” against the party chairman.As Reform flounders, the Government is busy making itself even more unpopular - if that's possible - by trailing a series of public sector cuts ahead of the Spring Budget. There are plans to cut half of the staff in NHS England and thousands of jobs in the civil service, not to mention impending benefit cuts. Keir Starmer is expected to announce £5 billion of cuts to personal independence payments - commonly known as PIPs - the main disability benefit. Mikey Erhardt from Disability Rights UK speaks to Nish and Coco about the devastating impact this could have on 3.6 million claimants across the UK.Next up, over the past few years we've seen waves of strikes by warehouse workers for the likes of Amazon, Tesco, Argos and others - but what exactly is it like to work in this algorithm-driven gig economy? Coco speaks to Laura Carreira, the director of a new film about the hidden lives of warehouse workers in the UK.Finally, here's something nobody wants to hear. King Charles has launched a personal playlist to mark this year's Commonwealth Day. Nish and Coco strike back with their own playlist. CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS SKY SPORTS F1 https://www.sky.com/tv/sportsSHOPIFY https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk Useful LinksPSUK Alternative King's Playlist Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/pod-save-the-uks-alternative-kings-playlist/pl.u-b3b8V47tgYEzzSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10MMDAPgitIYDgImod7C4T?si=bCtep-upSIyH2SXbbqQ1XQ&pi=2GVMWqSIQlyjq GuestsMikey ErhardtLaura Carreira Audio CreditsBBC Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukInsta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK

It was widely briefed that the main focus of Sir Keir Starmer's speech in Yorkshire today was his plan to do away with Whitehall red tape. What was kept under wraps was the Prime Minister's plans for the NHS – specifically to scrap NHS England. In a bid to tackle bureaucracy in the health service, the PM this morning told reporters that the ‘arms-length NHS' needed to go – adding that the move will ‘shift money to the front line' and free the health service to ‘focus on patients'. What's the point of abolishing NHS England? And are Labour 'doing the things that the Tories only dreamed of'?  Lucy Dunn speaks James Heale and Michael Gove.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Megan McElroy.