Voices of Care

“If we have less immigration, more of us will have to work!” Damien Green | Voices of Care

In this episode of the Voices of Care podcast, former Deputy Prime Minister and Social Care Foundation Chair Damian Green discusses pressing issues facing social care. Drawing from personal experience and policy expertise, Green addresses funding challenges, workforce recruitment, generational fairness, and the need to focus on prevention rather than the cure. With candid analysis of political failures and practical solutions, Green makes a compelling case for an urgent need for reform

"They've invested millions in the UK" Rebekah Cresswell | Voices of Care

In this engaging episode of the Voices of Care podcast, Priory Group CEO Rebekah Cresswell explores the UK's mental health crisis, innovations in social care, and transforming services for those with autism and learning disabilities. Drawing from both NHS and private sector experience, she shares powerful patient stories, discusses workforce challenges, and explains how collaborative approaches can improve outcomes while reducing costs.

"The NHS is the most diverse employer in Europe" Jenni Douglas-Todd | Voices of Care

In this episode of #VoicesofCare, we're joined by Jenni Douglas-Todd, Chair of Dorset Integrated Care System, Jenni shares insights from leading Dorset's Integrated Care Board, addressing winter pressures, and tackling health inequalities. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Jenni emphasises the importance of prevention, community engagement, and technological innovation while championing equality and diversity in the NHS.

"Bank rates are often now higher than agency rates" Neil Carberry | Voices of Care

We welcome, Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), back to Voices of Care. Neil joins host Suhail Mirza for a candid conversation about workforce challenges and practical solutions for the future of healthcare staffing. They explore misconceptions about agency costs, the importance of flexible working options for healthcare professionals, and why blanket restrictions on agency staffing could cost more than they save.

"We are all going to die" James Sanderson | Voices of Care

In this powerful episode of the #VoicesofCare podcast, host Suhail Mirza is joined by Sue Ryder CEO, James Sanderson. They explore the current crisis in end-of-life care, the £8 billion economic impact of grief, and Sue Ryder's bold vision for integrating hospice care into hospitals. Their in-depth discussion covers vital topics impacting healthcare in the UK, such as the need for better palliative care funding, the importance of advance planning for end-of-life wishes, and practical solutions to ensure no one faces death or grief alone.

"They see themselves as being the NHS" Louise Stead | Voices of Care

We welcome Louise Stead, Chief Executive of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, back to #VoicesofCare for another insightful episode. Louise offers a candid exploration of the healthcare landscape. She highlights critical challenges facing the NHS, including nursing workforce shortages, technological innovation, and the upcoming ten-year plan. Louise provides a nuanced perspective on leadership, cultural transformation, and the future of healthcare, drawing from her extensive experience as an NHS chief executive and offering valuable insights into the complex world of healthcare management.

"We're expecting a 43% increase in people with dementia" Skills for Care | Voices of Care

In this insightful episode of the Voices of Care podcast, Professor Oonagh Smith (CEO of Skills for Care) and Sir David Pearson (Co-Chair, Skills for Care) tackle the critical challenges facing the social care workforce, unveiling a comprehensive strategy to address recruitment issues, skills development, and future needs. They discuss the urgent need to transform social care, emphasising the potential to provide meaningful, flexible careers that support an evolving population with increasingly complex care requirements.

"1 in 5 doctors are reducing their hour just to be able to cope!" Voices of Care | Charlie Massey

In this Voices of Care podcast, GMC Chief Charlie Massey discusses the expanding roles of physician associates, concerns around medical workforce inequality and retention, and the importance of compassionate leadership in addressing these challenges. Massey outlines the GMC's regulatory priorities and the broader reforms underway as the NHS navigates workforce pressures and aims to deliver high-quality, equitable patient care.

"We need to pay them more than Tesco" Dr. Rima Makarem | Voices of Care

On this episode of the Voices of Care podcast, Rima Makarem, Chair of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, discusses transforming healthcare delivery, tackling health inequalities, improving mental health services through digital innovation, and creating new pathways for workforce development. With her unique background in life sciences and healthcare leadership, Rima offers valuable perspectives on the future of the NHS and social care integration.

"Society is sicker, and therefore more demanding" Richard Meddings | Voices of Care

In this episode of the Voices of Care podcast, NHS England Chair Richard Meddings discusses the current state and future of the NHS with host Suhail Mirza. He highlights record levels of healthcare delivery despite challenges, major structural changes to improve efficiency, and key priorities like workforce planning and technological innovation. Meddings also shares his vision for leveraging tools like the NHS app, AI, and genomics to transform patient care.