Since its creation in 1948, the NHS has had to move with the times. But while change is an ever-present feature, can the NHS approach it in a different or better way? In this bonus episode, Matthew Taylor puts the question to Dr Richard Jones and Dr Llinos Jones from the ChangeACADEMY. The academy – a programme offered by AstraZeneca (AZ) in collaboration with the NHS Confederation – creates change leaders that can deliver strategic, system-level change on behalf of NHS organisations for the benefit of patients. Richard, a faculty member, and Llinos, alumnus of the academy, shed light on the academy’s approach to change and how it’s improving patient care and outcomes. They also unpack how to untangle the knotty issues of spreading and scaling good practice and innovation across the NHS.The ChangeACADEMY programme is a non-promotional service which is initiated and funded by AstraZeneca and offered to the NHS as Donated Goods & Services. Intended audience is UK healthcare professionals and other relevant decision makers. The service is offered to clinical and non-clinical personnel who represent NHS healthcare organisations and meet the delegate criteria. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the speakers. GB-65042, DoP: March 2025.Health on the Line is an NHS Confederation podcast, produced by HealthCommsPlus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is the Ten-Year Health Plan the right plan for the NHS?
For this episode of Health on the Line, we're joined by three expert guests to unpack the government's Ten-Year Health Plan, which has just been released. We'll be reflecting on the key elements of the plan – what it means for the health and care service and the kinds of shifts that will be needed for it to be successful. We also reflect on the current landscape that the plan lands in with changes within integrated care boards and acutes, in particular; the capacity needed to achieve the neighbourhood shift; and discuss what the barriers to success of the plan might be and how these could be overcome.Our guests for this episode are: Claire Fuller, GP and Primary Care Medical Director for NHS England Sam Allen, Chief Executive, North East and North Cumbria ICB Bill Morgan, former Number 10 health adviser Gubby-Ayida, chief executive of Evelina London’s Women's and Children's Services, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is with us for our Leader in Six. Health on the Line is an NHS Confederation podcast, produced by HealthCommsPlus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The future of communications and engagement in the NHS
For this episode of Health on the Line, recorded live at NHS ConfedExpo 2025, we’re exploring all things comms and engagement within the NHS. Our communications director Daniel Reynolds leads the discussion and is joined by three communications executives with deep experience in the sector: Edna Boampong, Ranjeet Kaile and Rory Hegarty. The lively discussion covers everything from challenges facing comms professionals in the sector: whether the profession has a ‘branding’ problem; diversity in the NHS; and harnessing the power of AI. Edna Boampong is director of communications and engagement at Liverpool City Council. Ranjeet Kaile is executive director of communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and South East London ICB. Rory Hegarty is executive director of communications and involvement at North West London ICB. Health on the Line is an NHS Confederation podcast, produced by HealthCommsPlus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Live from NHS ConfedExpo 2025 with Shaun Lintern and Victoria Macdonald
In this special episode of Health on the Line, recorded live from NHS ConfedExpo 2025, host Matthew Taylor is joined by Channel 4’s Victoria Macdonald and The Sunday Times’ Shaun Lintern to reflect on two packed days of debate, insight, and networking. With almost 7,000 delegates and over 150 sessions, the trio discuss their key takeaways from the conference—including health secretary Wes Streeting’s speech, Jim Mackey’s leadership style at NHS England, and the emerging contours of the government’s ten-year health plan.Health on the Line is an NHS Confederation podcast, produced by HealthCommsPlus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sir Jim Mackey: “We need to be honest about our problems”
Ahead of NHS ConfedExpo 2025, Matthew Taylor caught up with the new Chief Executive of NHS England, Sir Jim Mackey, for a wide-ranging discussion touching on the challenges facing the health system, the 10 year health plan, navigating politics and developing leadership across the NHS. Plus, our Leader in Six with Lorraine Mattis, Chief Executive of University of Suffolk Dental CIC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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